5.2 Profile of Non-governmental Orgainzations of/for Persons with Disabilities

5.2.1 Self - help

	Organization	Address	Phone/Fax
1.	Association of the Blind of Thailand http://www.tab.or.th	85/1-2 Soi Boonyoo, Dindaeng Road, Khwang Samsean-nai, Khet Phayathai,Bangkok	Tel: (02) 246 - 3835 (02) 246 - 2287 Fax: (02) 245 - 9846 Email:tabitc@mozart.inet.co.th

2.	Association of Disabled Lottery Vendors of Thailand	162/241 Soi Indra-mara 41, Suthisanvinijchai Road, Khwang Din Daeng, Khet Din Daeng, Bangkok 10320	Tel.(02) 693 - 6655 (02) 275 - 6720 Fax:(02) 693 - 6799
	Target: •All kinds of disabled people Activities: •Provide lottery for 424 members to sell •Promote activities by the disabled. •Support group of the disabled. •Support disabled athletes to join in competition.
3.	Association of the Physically Handicapped of Thailand	73/7-8 Soitiwanont. 8 Tamblo Talad Khwan, Amphoe Muang, Nonthaburi 11000	Tel: (02) 951 - 0445 (02) 951 - 0569 Fax: (02) 951 - 0567 Email:apht@loxinfo.co.th
	For people with physical or locomotive disabilities.To become a representative for PWD through the activities regarding right and profit of PWD.
4.	Council of Disabled People of Thailand (DPI-Thailand) http://www.flyingwheelchairs.org/	5^th floor, S.W. Building, Toeddamri Road, Dusit, Bangkok 10300	Tel: (02) 243 - 6828 (02) 668 - 2480 Fax: (02) 243 - 6828 Email:dpi@loxinfo.co.th
	DPI is made up of 4 self-up of 4 self-help organizations: the Association of the Blind in Thailand, the Association of the Deaf in Thailand, The Association of the Physically Handicapped of Thailand, and the Association for the Mental Retarded of Thailand. The objectives are: To seek and propose legislation and regulations that will benefit PWDs in Thailand. To counter all legislation and regulations which disadvantage or discriminate against PWDs. To provide society with information about PWDs. To support each step towards rehabilitation for all PWDs in Thailand. To secure equal access (physically and legally) for all PWDs in Thailand for proper education. To insure equal employment opportunities for all PWDs in Thailand. To cooperate with other organizations whose objectives are not contrary to those of the Council. To avoid profit-making and involvement in politics.
5.	Disabled Persons Group (Nakornpathom)	108 Moo 2, Amphoe Nakhon Chaisri Nakhon Pathom 73120	Tel: (034) 311 - 031

6.	Disabled Persons Group(Nonthaburi)	325 Bond Street Muang-Thong Tambol Bang-Pood Amphoe Pak-kred Nonthaburi Nonthaburi 11120	Tel: (02) 984 - 1006 - 7

7.	National Association of the Deaf in Thailand www.geocities.com/nadtthai	144/9 Moo Ban Thitiporn, Pattanakarn 29 Rd., Suan Luang, Bangkok 10250	Tel: (02) 717 - 1902 - 3 Fax: (02) 717 - 1902- 4 Email:nadtthai@mweb.co.th
	For all deaf in Thailand The objectives are: To unify of the deaf and become a center for the deaf. To justify right and profit of the deaf. To promote and support employmentof the members. To exchange knowledge, ability and opinions between the deaf and society. To promote education for the deaf in order to help them step forward.

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5.2.2 Local

	Organization	Address	Phone/Fax
1	Anusarn Sunthorn Deaf Foundation	10-14 Vitchayanont Road, Amphoe Muang, Tumbol Chang Mai, Chiang-Mai 50000	Tel: (66-53) 251271 Fax: (66-53) 251137

2	Association for the Retarded of Thailand Year established: 1975	18 Soi Pradipat 3, Pradipat Road., Samsean-nai, Khet Phayathai, Bangkok 10400	Tel: (66-2) 2454601-7 Ext. 220, 2714724 Fax: (66-2) 2468329
	For mentally retarded - To promote unity and relationships between mentally retarded persons and exchange opinions through providing services for the mentally retarded. - To promote vocational rehabilitation and education for the mentally retarded. - To promote security of the mentally retarded. - To protect the rights of the mentally retarded which they receive under the law. - To cooperate with governmental organizations and associations of the parents of the mentally retarded in and outside of the country. - To avoid involvement in politics.
3	Association of the Employment Promotion and Welfare of the Blind	331 Soi Khlung Thonburi 4, Khlung Thonburi Rd., Khwang Banglumpoo-Larng, Khet Khlong san, Bangkok 10600	Tel: (66-2) 4385310

4	Association of Alumni of The Vocational Training Center for The Blind	78/2 Moo 1, Tiwanonth Road, Tumbol Bang-Talad, Amphoe Pak-Kret, Nonthaburi 11120	Tel: (66-2) 5832533 Fax: (66-2) 5832534

5	Association of Parents for Thai Persons with Autism	140/47 Soi at Dong Mul Lek, Khwang Ban Changkor, Khet Bangkok Noi, Bangkok 10700	Tel: (66-2) 4112899 Fax: (66-2) 8665729

6	Chaiyapoom Eye Care Foundation	Chaiyapoom Hospital, Bannakarn Road, Amphoe Muang, Chaiyapoom	Tel: (66-44) 811444

7.	Chiangmai School for the Blind	41 Arak Road., Tumbol Prasing, Amphoe Muang, Chiang-Mai 50000	Tel: (66-53) 278009 Fax: (66-53) 815137

8.	Christian Care Foundation for Children with Disabilities (CCD) Year established: 1997	123/88 Mooban Riverhome, Sukha-prachasan 1 Road, Tambol Pak-kred, Amphoe Pak-kred, Nonthaburi 11120	Tel: (66-2) 584-=6966, 9601907 Fax: (66-2) 5846966 E-mail: ccdbkk@ksc.th.com
	Providing rehabilitation for children with physical, mental and intellectual disabilities. - Promoting families and community to join in rehabilitation activities for children. - Day Care Center and Home for orphans. - CBR project in Nakhonpatom.
9.	Christian Rehabilitation Center	48/2 Moo 1, Thevaburi Road, Tumbol Pho-Thi Sadej, Amphoe Muang, Nokhon Si Thammarat 80000	Tel: (66-75) 316107 Fax: (66-75) 441444

10.	Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul Foundation, Khonkaen	164 Moo 16 Maliwan Road, Tambol Ban-noi samleam, Amphoe Muang, Khonkaen 40000	Tel: (66-43) 241632, 237987 Fax: (66-43) 236597 E-mail: shack@loxinfo.co.th

11.	Disability Consultant and Advocate	546 Ladpraw 47, Wangthonglang, Bangkapi, Bangkok 10310	Tel: (66-2) 5399958, 5399706, 5392916 Fax: (66-2) 5399958

12.	Downs Syndrome PA Support Group	Siriraj Hospital No.2 Prannok Road, Khwang Silom, Khet Bangrak, Bangkok 10500	Tel: (66-2) 4197025, 4198547, 4198414, 4184522 Fax: (66-2) 4198414

13.	Duang Prateep Foundation	34 Ari Narong Road, Khwang Klong Toey, Khet Klong-Toey, Bangkok 10110	Tel: (66-2) 2819270, 2819280 Fax: (66-2) 2819270

14.	Duangta Suranaree Foundation	49 Changpeung Road, Amphoe Muang, Nakornratchasima 30000	Tel: (66-44) 341310-39 Ext. 1203tt Fax: (66-44) 246389

15	Education and Rehabilitation Center for the Blind	49 Moo 10, Ratchadamneon Road, Tumbol Dong Lan, Amphoe Muang, Roi Et. 45000, P.O.Box 99	Tel: (66-43) 512989 Fax: (66-43) 512989

16.	Foundation for Disabled Persons (F.D.P)	25 Soi Chid-rom, Ulma Link Building, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330	Tel: (66-2) 2576458 Fax: (66-2) 2557299

17.	Foundation for Special Education	5 Soi Pradipat Pradipat Road, Khwang Samsean, Khet Phaya thai, Bangkok 10400	Tel: (66-2) 2714120

18.	Foundation for Support and Development of Disabled Persons in Thailand Year established: 1962	78/17 Moo 1, Soi Prachasongkhroa, Tivanont Road, Tumbol Bang-Talad, Amphoe Pak-kred, Nonthaburi 11120	Tel: (66-2) 9623738 Fax: (66-2) 9623738
	Target: - Physically disabled persons Activities: - Computer school. - Printing house. - Vocational training services.
19	Foundation for The Blind in Thailand Under The Royal Patronage of H.M. The Queen	420 Ratchavitee Road., Khwang Thung Phayathai Khet Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400	Tel: (66-2) 2460070, 2461431, 2481365-8 Fax: (66-2) 28-1369
	Blind persons the age of 6 Activities: - Provide education and vocational training.
20	Foundation for The Employment Promotion of The Blind	2218/86 Chan Road, Khwang Chong Nonsi, Khet Yan-Nawa, Bangkok 10120	Tel: (66-2) 6780763-8 Fax: (66-2) 6780765
	Target: - Blind persons throughout the country. Activities: - Massage, English course, computer, music, astrology, operator and Braille.
21	Foundation for the Welfare and Rehabilitation of Disabled in Chiang-Mai	Faculty of Medicine Chiangmai University 50202	Tel: (66-53) 945546 Fax: (66-53) 945546

22.	Foundation for the Welfare of the Crippled under The Royal Patronage of H.R.H. The Princess Mother	78/11 Moo 1, Tivanont Road., Tumbol Bang-Talad, Amphoe Pak-Kred, Nonthaburi 11120	Tel: (66-2) 583-9596-7 Fax: (66-2) 583-6681

23	Foundation for the Welfare of the Mentally Retarded of Thailand under The Royal Patronage of Her Majesty The Queen Year established: 1962	4739 Din Deang Road, Khet Din Deang Bangkok 10400	Tel: (66-2) 2452643, 2453954 Fax: (66-2) 2468329
	Target: - Mentally retarded. Activities: - Medical, Educational, Vocational and Social Welfare services. - Voluntary services. - Public Relation services. - Fund-raising services.
24	General Prem Tinasulanoon's Foundation (Songkla)	11 Kanchanavanich Road, Tumbol Haodyai, Amphoe Haodyai, Songkla 90110	Tel: (66-74) 212516 Fax: (66-74) 212516

25	General Prem Tinasulanoon's Foundation (Chiangmai)		Tel: (66-53) 221457

26.	Laryngectomies Association in Thailand	Siriraj Hospital 5th Floor Room 536, Khet Bangkok-noi, Bangkok 10700	Tel: (66-2) 5704057 Fax: (66-2) 5705222

27	Lighthouse for the Blind Foundation Year established: 1985	69/43 Soi Pramahaka-Roon, Tewanonth Road, Tumbol Banmai, Amphoe Pak-Kred Nonthaburi 11120	Tel: (66-2) 5837722 Fax: (66-2) 5832277
	Training and working carpentry (make various types of wood products) - Vocational services such as massage, operator. - Typewriter repair center. - Job placement.
28	McKean Rehabilitation Center Year established: 1908	68-69 Moo 8, Tumbol Pa-Dang, Amphoe Muang, Chiang-Mai 50000	Tel: (66-53) 277049, 817170-1 Fax: (66-53) 282495
	For lepers and physically disabled people. - Medical treatment. - Medical and vocational rehabilitation. - Workshop of prosthesis and wheel chair. - CBR project.
29.	Mentally Handicapped Babies Home Foundation	78/9 Moo 1,Tumbol bang-Talad, Amphoe Pak-Kred, Nonthaburi 11120	Tel: (66-2) 5836815 Fax: (66-2) 5834000

	For all deaf in Thailand The objectives are: - To unify the deaf and become a center for the deaf. - To justify right and profit of the deaf. - To promote and support employment of the members. - To exchange knowledge, abilities and opinions between the deaf and society. - To promote education for the deaf in order to help them step forward.
30.	National Council on Social Welfare of Thailand under Royal Patronage	Mahidhon Building, Ratchavithi Road, Bangkok 10300	Tel: (66-2) 2436828, 6682480 Fax: (66-2) 2436828

31.	Pattaya Redemptorist School for the Blind Contact Address: Tel: Fax:	285/103 Soi 16, Pattaya-Naklau, Amphoe Banglamoong, Chonburi 20150	Tel: (66-38) 225479, 225963 Fax: (66-38) 225479

32.	Ratchasuda Foundation	111 Moo 6, Bhuddha-Monthon 4 Road, Tumbol Salaya, Amphoe Bhuddhamonthon, Nakhon Pathom 73170	Tel: (66-2) 8895315-9

33.	Rehabilitation Center for the Blind	78/2 Moo 1, Tewanonth Road, Tumbol Bang-Talad Amphoe Pak-Kret Nonthaburi 11120	Tel: (66-2) 5837327, 5835355 Fax: (66-2) 5832534

34.	Rural Ear Nose and Throat Foundation	Rajvithi Hospital No.2 Rachatewee Road, Bangkok 10700	Tel: (66-2) 2664433 Fax: (66-2) 2664433

35.	Saijaithai Foundation under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King Year established: 1975	306/1 Saijaithai foundation Building, Sri Ayutthay Road, Khet Phayathai, Bangkok 10400	Tel: (66-2) 2458697 Fax: (66-2) 2816403, 2465565
	The Foundation promotes the quality of life of the disabled veterans having devoted themselves to safeguarding the country.
36.	Sampran Vocational Training Center for Blind Women	42/126 Moo 5, Tumbol Rai Khing, Amphoe Sampran Nakhon Pathom 73210	Tel: (66-2) 4290856 Fax: (66-2) 8125233
	For blind females. - Knitting, Massage
37.	Sataban Saeng Sawang Foundation Year established : 1979	850/34 Sukumvit 71, Khwang Klong-Ton North, Khet wattana, Bangkok 10110	Tel: (66-2) 3815362-3 Fax: (66-2) 7112399
	Target: - Children with multiple disabilities (Aged 2-20 years old). Activities: - Education center. - Rehabilitation Center.
38.	Si-Satchanalai War Veteran Association	436-3 Moo 2, Tambol Hadsuew Amphoe Srisachanalai, Sukhothai 64130	Tel: (66-55) 671283

39.	Sports Association for the Disabled of Thailand (SAPT)	154 Praram 1 Rd., Wangmai, Patumwan, Bangkok 10330	Tel: (66-2) 2167728 Fax: (66-2) 2167972
	Target: - All kinds of disabled people. Activities: - Support sports competition.
40.	Sri Wattana Cheshire Foundation Year established: 1964	25 Soi Chidrom Alma-Link Building, Psthumwan, Bangkok 10330	Tel: (66-2) 2516458 Fax: (66-2) 2557299
	Target: - Poor disabled people without relatives and residence. Activities: - Training and providing residence for members.
41.	St. Gerard Rehabilitation Programme	P.O.Box 109 Tambol Nai-Muang, Amphoe Muang, Khon Kaen 40000	Tel: (66-43) 241632

42.	Thai Disabled Development Foundation	29 Chaipruek Place, Visuthikasat Road, Khwang Bang-Khun-Prom, Khet Pra-Nakhon, Bangkok 10200	Tel: (66-2) 2819270, 2819280 Fax: (66-2) 2819270

43.	Thailand Caulfield Foundation for The Blind under The Royal Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Year established: 1980	1424/268 Prachasongkhroa 16 Khet Din Daeng, Bangkok 10400	Tel: (66-2) 2761411, 2751979 Fax: (66-2) 2753104
	Rehabilitation for ADL. - To teach reading and writing of Braille. - To arrange general education (primary and secondary). - Vocational training of traditional massage and fortune telling.
44.	Thailand Deaf Friends Association	76/21 Langsuan, Khwang Lumpini Khet Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330	Tel: (66-2) 2523270 Fax: (66-2) 5620452

45.	The Foundation for the Deaf under The Royal Patronage of Her Majesty the Queen	137 Khet Rachatewee Rama v, Khet Dusit, Bangkok 10300	Tel: (66-2) 2415169, 2436695 Fax: (66-2) 2436695

46.	The Association of Blind Women in Thailand	94/4 Moo13, Siharanukit Road., Khwang Minburi, Khet Min-Buri, Bangkok 10500	Tel: (66-2) 5175129 Fax: (66-2) 5175129

47.	The Christian Foundation for The Blind in Thailand Under The Royal Patronage of H.M. The King	214 Moo 6, Pracharak Road, Tumbol Banped, Amphoe Muang, Khon Kaen	Tel: (66-43) 442-098, 239499
	Target: - To provide education for the blind of all ages and gender. - Management of 4 centers and 1 home for the blind. ﾕ Khonkean Educational Development Center for the Blind. ﾕ Nakhonratchasima Education Center for the Blind. ﾕ Roi-et Education and Rehabilitation Center for the Blind. ﾕ Lampang Rehabilitation Center for the Blind. - Home for blind and multiple handicapped children.
48.	The Foundation for Assiatance and Rehabilitation of Disabled Children	78/5 Moo 1, Tiwanon Road, Tumbol Bang-Talad, Amphoe Pak-kred, Nouthaburi 11120	Tel: (66-2) 5838396 Fax: (66-2) 5837999

49.	The Mental Health Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage	356/10 Sri Ayuthaya Road, Khet Rachatewee, Bangkok 10400	Tel: (66-2) 2452733

50.	The Ophthalmological Society of Thailand	Jumpotpongboripat Building, Chulalongkorn Hospital Rama 4 Road, Bangkok 10330	Tel: (66-2) 2564423 Fax: (66-2) 2528290

51.	The Roam Panya Khon Pikan Association	68/6 Moo 6, Soi Mitaree, Sai-Noi Road, Amphoe Bang Bug-Thong, Nonthaburi 11110	Tel: (0066-1) 2118986 (mobile), (66-2) 9023496, 9151325, 5177869 Fax: (66-2) 9330317

52.	The Thai Disabled Veterans Association	420/3 Rachavithi Road, Khwang Phayathai Khet Ratchatewee, Bangkok 10400	Tel: (66-2) 2460067 Ext. 366 Fax: (66-2) 2483296

53.	Yardfon Foundation for the Welfare of Disabled Persons	303 Moo 7, Tumbol Sanmahapon, Amphoe Mae-Tang, Chiang-Mai 50510	Tel: (66-53) 471327 Fax: (66-53) 471327

Source: The Office of the Committee for Rehabilitation of Disabled
Persons (OCRDP), obtained from the Mahathai Employment Centre Pattaya

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	Organization	Address	Phone/Fax
1.	Chistoffer Blind Den Mission (CBM)	37 Soi Indra-mara 7, Sutthisan Road, Khet Phayathai Bangkok 10400	Tel: (02) 616 - 9920 Fax: (02) 616 - 8371

2.	Handicap International	68/143 Mooban Prachanives 4, samakki-Prachachuem Road, Tumbol Ta-Sai, Amphoe Muang, Nonthaburi 11100	Tel: (02) 980 - 0845 Fax: (02) 575 - 0892

5.2 Profile of Non-governmental Orgainzations of/for Persons with Disabilities

5.2.1 Self - help

5.2.2 Local

5.2.3 International