Thomas Ng (Founder) was selected by UNESCAP as one of seven “Promoters” for the new Asian and Pacific Decade of Persons with Disabilities, 2013-2022, in recognition of our substantive expertise and experience, extraordinary record of achievements in mobilizing support for the empowerment of persons with disabilities. As a result of this, Thomas was invited to attend the High-level Intergovernmental Meeting in Incheon in October 2012, for the launch.