Thailand: 500 Disability Advocates Demonstrate in Bangkok against Employment Discrimination
 On the morning of Nov 27, 2001, approximately 500 people with disabilities and our supporters gathered in front of the Government House.
 We strongly requested the government to amend or abolish 26 laws which discriminate against people with disabilities In the area of employment.
 We also seized the area inside the Parliament and asked to meet with representatives of the House's Commission on Labour and Social Welfare.
 Negotiation with security personnel to get in the Government House.
 During negotiations in the meeting room. Sign language interpreter is working with the deaf representatives.
 Disability leaders submitted related documents to government representative.
 From the Government House, we marched to the Parliament.
 On the road to the Parliament.
 Explaining to passersby why we are holding the demonstration.
 In front of the Parliament.
 We take the opportunity to conduct public education to a group of students who were on a study visit to the Parliament.
 After gaining an understanding about discriminatory practice against people with disabilities, the students cheered us on and and wished us success.
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