E-newsletter of WBU-ICEVI 2012
JOINT MESSAGE FROM WBU AND ICEVI PRESIDENTS
Dear Friends and Colleagues:
As you are aware from previous messages as well as articles in the WBU E-Bulletin and the ICEVI Educator, the ICEVI and WBU have agreed to hold a joint General Assembly event in Bangkok Thailand in November 2012. Details of the program outline are included in this newsletter, but include the Regional Assembly of the African Union of the Blind, a WBU Diversity Forum, WBU General Assembly and ICEVI General Assembly as well as joint program days, a joint Gala dinner and joint Technology Exhibition.
We hope that the members of our two organizations are as excited as we are about this collaborative event. We believe that it will provide an excellent opportunity for organizations of blind persons, for service providers and educators to come together for mutual sharing and learning. We believe that we will be able to attract some excellent speakers of international caliber for our joint sessions and that technology exhibitors will be eager to participate. We also recognize that many of our members traditionally attend both WBU and ICEVI events and will therefore be able to take advantage of these joint activities.
Program and organizing committees have already begun their work and over the coming months you will hear much more from us about the programs, and the local arrangements. Our local hosts, led by the Thailand Association of the Blind have formed a number of committees to take care of local arrangements and with the funding assistance of the Thai government have been able to hire some professional support to help them with the organization and local logistics of what we know will be a first class event.
The next year will pass very quickly until we meet in Thailand. There is much to be done, but with the effort and commitment of WBU, ICEVI and TAB, this will be an event not to be missed.
We very much look forward to seeing you in Bangkok Thailand in November 2012.
With warm regards,
Lord Colin Low Mrs. Maryanne Diamond
President ICEVI President WBU
Welcoming message from the President of Thailand Association of the Blind
On behalf of Organizing Committee, it is my great pleasure to extend a warm welcome to you, your colleagues, and your family for joining The World Blind Union 8th General Assembly: WBU GA, International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment General Assembly: ICEVI GA held here in Bangkok, Thailand on 8-18 November 2012.
The World Blind Union (WBU) was formed in 1984 through the Union of the International Federation of the Blind (IFB) and the World Council of for the Welfare of the Blind (WCWB). Since the WBU conference was held in Saudi Arabia on 26 October 1984, WBU has been providing forums where blind and partially sighted persons can establish the right to speak for themselves. The World Blind Union (WBU) has been eliminating prejudice and promoting belief in the proven abilities of visually impaired people as well as achieving full participation and equality in society. Moreover, this congress has received cooperation from International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment (ICEVI) which is a professional non-government organization that welcomes any group or person who supports its aim which is to promote equal access to appropriate education to all visual impaired children and youth. ICEVI general body is now held every 4 years since 2002.
WBU-ICEVI 2012 will include the General Assemblies of both organizations as well as two days of overlapping programs that will enable our two organizations and our members to work even more closely together and to build on opportunities for information sharing and cooperation. The participants will have the experiences of Thai culture and hospitalities such as traditional Thai performances and Thai cuisine. Last but not least, the organizing committee also provides various types of tours for you, your colleagues, and your family to have full experiences of happiness in the Land of Smile.
We look forward to welcoming you in Bangkok, Thailand. Sawasdeekrab.
Senator Monthian Buntan
President, Thailand Association of the Blind
Chairman, Local organizing committee for the WBU-ICEVI General Assembly 2012
WBU/ICEVI General Assemblies: Achieving Our Vision through Empowerment and Partnerships
Activities
Date AFUB WBU ICEVI
8-Nov-12 AFUB - -
9-Nov-12 AFUB - -
10-Nov-12 - WBU Diversity Forum -
11-Nov-12 - WBU Diversity Forum (morning) -
- WBU Executive Committee (afternoon) -
Welcome Reception (evening)
12-Nov-12 WBA GA Opening Ceremony Exhibition (12-16 November)
- WBU General Assembly -
13-Nov-12 - WBU General Assembly -
14-Nov-12 - WBU General Assembly -
15-Nov-12 - WBU General Assembly ICEVI Events & Assembly
16-Nov-12 - WBU General Assembly ICEVI Events & Assembly
Closing Ceremony
Gala Dinner (evening)
17-Nov-12 - WBU ICEVI Events & Assembly
18-Nov-12 - - ICEVI Events & Assembly
Venue Facilities: The Imperial Queen’s Park Hotel
The congress will be held at The Imperial Queen’s Park Hotel, Bangkok. Located on Sukhumvit Road, the property backs directly onto the beautiful Benjasiri Park. The Emporium, one of Bangkok’s premier shopping complexes, is five minutes’ walk across the park, as is the BTS sky train Phrom Phong station. The hotel provides luxurious conference and banquet facilities to suit any event, with 40 function venues of various sizes. The Grand Hall offers 1,375 sq.m that can serve up to 2,500 persons for a cocktail event and 1,700 persons for theatre style.
http://www.imperialhotels.com/imperialqueenspark/
WBU-ICEVI 2012 - Registration Fee
Meeting Date Delegate Observers Guides / Interpreters/ Accompanying Person Notes
AFUB General Assembly Nov
8 - 9 200 USD include Lunch & 2 Coffee Breaks
WBU Diversity Forum Nov
10 – 11 (AM) 150 USD 150 USD 150 USD include Welcome reception, Lunch & 2 Coffee Breaks
WBU General Assembly Nov
12 – 16 350 USD 300 USD 250 USD include Welcome reception, Gala dinner, Lunch & 2 Coffee Breaks
ICEVI Events & Assembly Nov
15 – 18 300 USD 250 USD 200 USD
WBU General Assembly & ICEVI Events & Assembly Nov
12 – 18 600 USD 500 USD 400 USD
WBU Diversity Forum,
WBU General Assembly & ICEVI Events & Assembly Nov
10 – 18 700 USD 600 USD 500 USD
Gala dinner Nov 16 (evening) 100 USD For additional purchase
Exhibition visitor Nov
12 – 16 20 THB Entry to Exhibition
Online registration will be available at www.wbu-icevi2012.org, as of January 2012.
For any information regard the registration, please contact registration@wbu-icevi2012.org
Accommodation
We have blocked 500 rooms at Imperial Queen’s Park Hotel, Bangkok. The room rate will be around 3,900-5,700 THB included taxes and breakfast.
Online reservation will be available on www.wbu-icevi2012.org in January 2012.
Social Programs
Welcome Reception 11 November 2012 (evening)
WBU GA Opening Ceremony 12 November 2012
Exhibition 12-16 November 2012
WBU GA Closing Ceremony 16 November 2012
Gala Diner 16 November 2012 (evening)
About Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital, largest urban area, and primary city of Thailand. Known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or Krung Thep meaning "city of angels" for short, it was originally a small trading post on the west bank of the lower Chao Phraya River. Due to the 1980s and 1990s Asian investment boom, many multinational corporations make their regional headquarters in Bangkok and the city is a regional force in finance and business as well as the increasing influences on global politics, culture, fashion and entertainment. In 2009, it was the second most expensive city in South-East Asia behind Singapore. Even though Bangkok is rapidly modernized, it still contains cultural landmarks which reflect the city’s rich history such as Grand Palace, Wat Arun, and Wat Pho. Moreover, Bangkok is considered to be the center of spa industry of Thailand and Asia due to its heavily concentrated spa industry and, most of all, Thai massage. Moreover, for those who like to shop, Bangkok offers dozens of grand department stores and shopping malls where products from around the world are available for shopping. In conclusion, Bangkok can be a place for you to visit.
Contact Persons:
WBU-ICEVI 2012 enquiries:
General enquiry: info@wbu-icevi2012.org
Enquiry on exhibition and sponsorship: exhibition@wbu-icevi2012.org
Enquiry on conference program and abstract: conference@wbu-icevi2012.org
Enquiry on registration: registration@wbu-icevi2012.org
Any other enquiry: wbu.icevi@gmail.com
WBU enquiries
Penny Hartin, CEO, WBU: penny.hartin@wbuoffice.org
ICEVI enquiries
Dr. Mani, Secretary General ICEVI: sgicevi@vsnl.net
Dear Friends and Colleagues:
As you are aware from previous messages as well as articles in the WBU E-Bulletin and the ICEVI Educator, the ICEVI and WBU have agreed to hold a joint General Assembly event in Bangkok Thailand in November 2012. Details of the program outline are included in this newsletter, but include the Regional Assembly of the African Union of the Blind, a WBU Diversity Forum, WBU General Assembly and ICEVI General Assembly as well as joint program days, a joint Gala dinner and joint Technology Exhibition.
We hope that the members of our two organizations are as excited as we are about this collaborative event. We believe that it will provide an excellent opportunity for organizations of blind persons, for service providers and educators to come together for mutual sharing and learning. We believe that we will be able to attract some excellent speakers of international caliber for our joint sessions and that technology exhibitors will be eager to participate. We also recognize that many of our members traditionally attend both WBU and ICEVI events and will therefore be able to take advantage of these joint activities.
Program and organizing committees have already begun their work and over the coming months you will hear much more from us about the programs, and the local arrangements. Our local hosts, led by the Thailand Association of the Blind have formed a number of committees to take care of local arrangements and with the funding assistance of the Thai government have been able to hire some professional support to help them with the organization and local logistics of what we know will be a first class event.
The next year will pass very quickly until we meet in Thailand. There is much to be done, but with the effort and commitment of WBU, ICEVI and TAB, this will be an event not to be missed.
We very much look forward to seeing you in Bangkok Thailand in November 2012.
With warm regards,
Lord Colin Low Mrs. Maryanne Diamond
President ICEVI President WBU
Welcoming message from the President of Thailand Association of the Blind
On behalf of Organizing Committee, it is my great pleasure to extend a warm welcome to you, your colleagues, and your family for joining The World Blind Union 8th General Assembly: WBU GA, International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment General Assembly: ICEVI GA held here in Bangkok, Thailand on 8-18 November 2012.
The World Blind Union (WBU) was formed in 1984 through the Union of the International Federation of the Blind (IFB) and the World Council of for the Welfare of the Blind (WCWB). Since the WBU conference was held in Saudi Arabia on 26 October 1984, WBU has been providing forums where blind and partially sighted persons can establish the right to speak for themselves. The World Blind Union (WBU) has been eliminating prejudice and promoting belief in the proven abilities of visually impaired people as well as achieving full participation and equality in society. Moreover, this congress has received cooperation from International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment (ICEVI) which is a professional non-government organization that welcomes any group or person who supports its aim which is to promote equal access to appropriate education to all visual impaired children and youth. ICEVI general body is now held every 4 years since 2002.
WBU-ICEVI 2012 will include the General Assemblies of both organizations as well as two days of overlapping programs that will enable our two organizations and our members to work even more closely together and to build on opportunities for information sharing and cooperation. The participants will have the experiences of Thai culture and hospitalities such as traditional Thai performances and Thai cuisine. Last but not least, the organizing committee also provides various types of tours for you, your colleagues, and your family to have full experiences of happiness in the Land of Smile.
We look forward to welcoming you in Bangkok, Thailand. Sawasdeekrab.
Senator Monthian Buntan
President, Thailand Association of the Blind
Chairman, Local organizing committee for the WBU-ICEVI General Assembly 2012
WBU/ICEVI General Assemblies: Achieving Our Vision through Empowerment and Partnerships
Activities
Date AFUB WBU ICEVI
8-Nov-12 AFUB - -
9-Nov-12 AFUB - -
10-Nov-12 - WBU Diversity Forum -
11-Nov-12 - WBU Diversity Forum (morning) -
- WBU Executive Committee (afternoon) -
Welcome Reception (evening)
12-Nov-12 WBA GA Opening Ceremony Exhibition (12-16 November)
- WBU General Assembly -
13-Nov-12 - WBU General Assembly -
14-Nov-12 - WBU General Assembly -
15-Nov-12 - WBU General Assembly ICEVI Events & Assembly
16-Nov-12 - WBU General Assembly ICEVI Events & Assembly
Closing Ceremony
Gala Dinner (evening)
17-Nov-12 - WBU ICEVI Events & Assembly
18-Nov-12 - - ICEVI Events & Assembly
Venue Facilities: The Imperial Queen’s Park Hotel
The congress will be held at The Imperial Queen’s Park Hotel, Bangkok. Located on Sukhumvit Road, the property backs directly onto the beautiful Benjasiri Park. The Emporium, one of Bangkok’s premier shopping complexes, is five minutes’ walk across the park, as is the BTS sky train Phrom Phong station. The hotel provides luxurious conference and banquet facilities to suit any event, with 40 function venues of various sizes. The Grand Hall offers 1,375 sq.m that can serve up to 2,500 persons for a cocktail event and 1,700 persons for theatre style.
http://www.imperialhotels.com/imperialqueenspark/
WBU-ICEVI 2012 - Registration Fee
Meeting Date Delegate Observers Guides / Interpreters/ Accompanying Person Notes
AFUB General Assembly Nov
8 - 9 200 USD include Lunch & 2 Coffee Breaks
WBU Diversity Forum Nov
10 – 11 (AM) 150 USD 150 USD 150 USD include Welcome reception, Lunch & 2 Coffee Breaks
WBU General Assembly Nov
12 – 16 350 USD 300 USD 250 USD include Welcome reception, Gala dinner, Lunch & 2 Coffee Breaks
ICEVI Events & Assembly Nov
15 – 18 300 USD 250 USD 200 USD
WBU General Assembly & ICEVI Events & Assembly Nov
12 – 18 600 USD 500 USD 400 USD
WBU Diversity Forum,
WBU General Assembly & ICEVI Events & Assembly Nov
10 – 18 700 USD 600 USD 500 USD
Gala dinner Nov 16 (evening) 100 USD For additional purchase
Exhibition visitor Nov
12 – 16 20 THB Entry to Exhibition
Online registration will be available at www.wbu-icevi2012.org, as of January 2012.
For any information regard the registration, please contact registration@wbu-icevi2012.org
Accommodation
We have blocked 500 rooms at Imperial Queen’s Park Hotel, Bangkok. The room rate will be around 3,900-5,700 THB included taxes and breakfast.
Online reservation will be available on www.wbu-icevi2012.org in January 2012.
Social Programs
Welcome Reception 11 November 2012 (evening)
WBU GA Opening Ceremony 12 November 2012
Exhibition 12-16 November 2012
WBU GA Closing Ceremony 16 November 2012
Gala Diner 16 November 2012 (evening)
About Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital, largest urban area, and primary city of Thailand. Known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or Krung Thep meaning "city of angels" for short, it was originally a small trading post on the west bank of the lower Chao Phraya River. Due to the 1980s and 1990s Asian investment boom, many multinational corporations make their regional headquarters in Bangkok and the city is a regional force in finance and business as well as the increasing influences on global politics, culture, fashion and entertainment. In 2009, it was the second most expensive city in South-East Asia behind Singapore. Even though Bangkok is rapidly modernized, it still contains cultural landmarks which reflect the city’s rich history such as Grand Palace, Wat Arun, and Wat Pho. Moreover, Bangkok is considered to be the center of spa industry of Thailand and Asia due to its heavily concentrated spa industry and, most of all, Thai massage. Moreover, for those who like to shop, Bangkok offers dozens of grand department stores and shopping malls where products from around the world are available for shopping. In conclusion, Bangkok can be a place for you to visit.
Contact Persons:
WBU-ICEVI 2012 enquiries:
General enquiry: info@wbu-icevi2012.org
Enquiry on exhibition and sponsorship: exhibition@wbu-icevi2012.org
Enquiry on conference program and abstract: conference@wbu-icevi2012.org
Enquiry on registration: registration@wbu-icevi2012.org
Any other enquiry: wbu.icevi@gmail.com
WBU enquiries
Penny Hartin, CEO, WBU: penny.hartin@wbuoffice.org
ICEVI enquiries
Dr. Mani, Secretary General ICEVI: sgicevi@vsnl.net
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