How We Started

HOW WE STARTED

It was in October of 2003 that the La Salle University School for the Deaf was officially opened. Previously, it was under the Community of Hope Special Education Center, Inc. (CHSEC), a non-government organization (NGO) which was administered by the Missionary Sisters of Saint Columban.
The CHSEC was formed as a response to the many needs of people with disabilities in Ozamiz City, Mindanao, Philippines. Since there was no basic education being provided for them, Sister Mary McManus, a Columban Sister, with student volunteers, began visiting them in their houses to extend tutorial services for stimulation. Due to the growth in numbers, the visiting to families become impossible. At the Columban Sisters’ request, the Diocesan Social Action Commission provided a room where the Deaf people could attend daily.



However, since it was not registered with the Department of Education, after a negotiation between the administration of La Salle University and the Columban Sisters it was agreed upon to transfer the Deaf students under the care of La Salle University.

VISION

La Salle University School for the Deaf is one of the programs of La Salle University – Ozamiz. It provides a quality Lasallian education to the less privileged differently-abled Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students. It envisions to be the catalyst for the social recognition and acceptance of all Deaf people as full and equal citizens, empowered to actualize their potentials by an active participation in the economic, social and cultural life of the community.

MISSION

The School for the Deaf is committed to provide with appropriate education, empower the Deaf and their families and create opportunities for the Deaf to engage in activities in the communities where they live.

OBJECTIVES

The School for the Deaf aims to: 1. improve the Deaf’s quality of life by providing appropriate education from preparatory, secondary and tertiary levels; 2. provide vocational and life skills training, sporting activities, artistic and creative activities; 3. empower the Deaf and their families so that they can advocate for their rights in the society; and 4. provide special services where the Deaf are welcomed, loved and cared.

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

  1. Complete Basic Education: Preparatory, Elementary, and High School in multi-grade level self-contained set-up
  2. Post Secondary: 2-year Certificate in Computer Operation and Multimedia Technology
  3. Mass in Sign Language at the Local Catholic Church
  4. Sports
  5. Basic Sign Language classes
  6. Values Formation for the Deaf
  7. Deaf Counseling
  8. Alcohol and Drug Intervention Program for the Deaf
  9. Retreat for the Deaf
  10. Summer of Service Training
  11. Deaf Camp
  12. Home Visitation

ANNOUNCEMENT

La Salle University School for the Deaf Ozamiz City is now accepting Basic Education and Post Secondary Deaf students for academic year 2015-2016.

Preparatory: Kinder 1 and Kinder 2

Elementary: Grades 1 to 6

High School: Grades 7 to 10

College: 2-year Certificate in Computer Operation and Multimedia Technology

Monday, December 22, 2008

Deaf School Holds Christmas Get-together


December 19, 2008 at 10:00am-1:00pm Venue:: La Salle University Deaf School classroom
PROGRAM
A. Invocation: Vocational Deaf Students
B. Opening Remarks: Mr. Christian Rae Ano-os
C. Presentations
1. FSL name story- Joseph Abanquez
2. FSL ABC story- William Kane Conol
3. FSL number story- Princess Biñas
4. Hip-Hop dance from grades 4 – 6 Deaf students
5. Surprise number from high school Deaf students
6. Dance drama: gay and lesbian from vocational Deaf students
D. Parlor Games:
1. the boat is sinking game
2. lemon game
3. egg drink contest
4. onion game (boy and girl)
5. newspaper dance
6. egg relay
E. Closing Remarks: Ms. Gladys Jane Bisnar
F. Exchange gift
G. Eat lunch time
Emcee:
Miss Agnes Bergado
Miss Chicky Brizo

Thursday, December 18, 2008

CALENDAR OF ACTIVITES: A.Y. 2008-2009


Monthly Activities
June 10 Start of Classes
June 12 Election of Classroom Officers
July 4 Parents’ Meeting
July 10 University Day
July 31 Culmination of Nutrition month
August 13-15 First Grading Examinations
August 29 Culmination of Buwan ng Lahi
September Science month
October 22-24 Second Grading Examinations
October 27 - 30 Sportsfest
October 30 Rosary Month Culmination
November 1-9 Semestral Break
November 10 Classes resume
November 9-15 Deaf Awareness Week
November 13-14 Deaf Recollection
November 28 English Festival
December 17-19 Third Grading Examinations
December 19 Christmas Party
December 20 – January 4, 2009 Christmas Vacation
January 5 Classes Resume
January 26 Teachers’ Day
January 30 Mathematics Festival
February 11-14 La Sallian Family Days
March 18-20 Fourth Grading Examinations
March 21 Graduation Day
April 24 to May 2 CSB Summer of Service Training
May 4 to 8 Deaf Youth Summer Camp

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Profile of Officially Enrolled Deaf Students:A.Y. 2008-2009


Name; Birthday,;Age; Grade
1. Llanos, Katherina; Dec. 29, 2001; 7; K2
2. Llanos, Tricia Shein; Aug. 1, 2000; 8; 1
3. Inserto, Jay Mike; May 27, 1995; 13 ;1
4. Panci-Panci, Bovery; Jan. 29, 2001; 7 ;1
5. Robante, Reylond; Feb. 5, 1996; 12; 2
6. Villahermosa, Elvic ; Nov. 11, 2000; 8; 2
7. Padillo, Dianne Therese; Sept. 7, 1997 ;11; 2
8. Canencia, Jonathan ;March 9, 1990 ;18 ;3
9. Biaco, Wendell Derick; Nov. 17, 1996 ;12 ;4
10. Lutching, Ryan; Oct. 1, 1994 ;14; 4
11. Empil, Benjie Boy; March 30, 1990; 18 ;4
12. Abarquez, Joseph; Dec. 27, 1991; 17 ;5
13.Tabuco, Mary Jhoy; Sept. 8, 1991; 17 ;6
14. Conol, William Kane; Aug. 19, 1993 ;15; 6
15. Dapat, Jason Paulo ;Feb. 13, 1995 ;13; 6
16. Armamento, Jackie Lou; Aug. 10, 1993 ;15; 7
17. Biñas, Princess; Dec. 4, 1993; 15; 7
18. Labuga, Sheena Marie ;Nov. 28, 1987; 21 ;7
19. Intencion, Laarne ;August 3, 1993; 15 ;7
20. Engracia, Kryndell ;April 27, 1989; 19 ;7
21. Bariquit, Guia Ahlel ;Sept. 25, 1994; 14 ;7
22. Talaba, JR ;June 19, 1989; 19 ;7
23. Rosales, John Michael; March 15, 1992 ;16; 7
24. Tamparong, Trena Jasmin; May 3, 1993 ;15; 8
25. Cabanlit, Jamaica; June 24, 1990; 18; 8
26. Amerkhan, Jowel ;Feb. 5, 1985; 23; 8
27. Brizo, Chicky ;Dec. 20, 1987 ;21 ;Vocational Program
28. Bergado, Agnes ;Aug. 8, 1988 ;20; Vocational Program
29. Bisnar, Gladys Jane; June 7, 1988 ;20; Vocational Program
30. Canonizado, Jenny Marie ;Nov. 23, 1987; 21 ;Vocational Program
31. Mamhut, Sherlyn; Nov. 30, 1986; 22; Vocational Program
32. Lumanta, Niño ;Aug. 19, 1985 ;23 ;Vocational Program
33. Pebida, Mira ;May 24, 1987 ;21; Vocational Program
34. Pasagdan, Janice ;March 25, 1985 ;23 ;Vocational Program
35. Ano-os, Christian Rae; Sept. 17, 1986; 22; Vocational Program

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

DLS-CSB SDEAS Summer of Service Training 2008



Aiming to strengthen their capability and leadership, 46 deaf teenagers from De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde, Manila, La Salle Academy, Iligan City and La Salle University, Ozamiz City gathered for a Deaf Leadership Training from April 24 to May 2, 2008.
"if Deaf persons be given equal opportunities, they will excel in their chosen fields." The activity was held at LSU Integrated School, and chaired by Leo Angelo Gomez Cabasag, College of St. Benilde faculty coordinator.
Each day had various activities with special emphasis on Deaf awareness. The keynote speakers were special teachers Ariscel Lobo and Cathrine Friscia Alonso, both from the College of Saint Benilde.
Two speakers used oral and sign language during the seminar. They have the facility of language because they were taught oral language since childhood.
Both Lobo and Alonso have B. S. degrees in Education, passed Licensure Examination for Teachers and now pursuing their Master's degrees at PNU and UP, respectively.
Some parents of the Deaf students and LSU students majoring in Special Education also attended the seminar.
(Video Movie Movie authored by Leo Gomez Cabasag)

Deaf Recollection Held


Aiming to strengthen their spirituality, 45 Deaf teenagers from Iligan City, La Salle University (LSU), Ozamiz City, the Columban priests-run Hangop Kabataan, Pagadian City and the Columban Sisters-run Community of Hope Special Education Center this city, gathered for a two-day recollection November 13-14.

LSU Deaf School Coordinator Sarah Talibong said the Recollection for the Deaf is part of the celebration of the 2008 National Observance on Deaf Awareness Week with the theme “Ano DAW? Deaf Ako Walang Hadlang” on November 9–15, 2008.
The recollection for the Deaf held at the LSU Retreat Center with the theme: “Deaf Unity with God: Source of Reconciliation and Peace” had Bro. Dennis Libarnes, PMS, from the Gualandi Mission for the Deaf, Cebu City as the retreat master.

“Each day had various activities with special emphasis on the spiritual formation for the deaf,” The ministry of the Gualandi Mission for the DEAF is to help the spiritual formation of the Deaf. Libarnes used sign language during the recollection.
The highlight of the recollection was the reception of the sacrament of reconciliation of the individual Deaf participants from LSU Spiritual Director Fr. Regidor Abalde. During the confession the Deaf wrote their sins on a piece of paper and the priest read it and after the confession was the ritual or para-liturgy where they put their sins in a clay jar for burning.

The recollection for the Deaf culminated with the Eucharistic celebration presided by Fr. Abalde at La Salle University Art Center and Bro. Libarnes interpreted the Mass in sign language.“Religious formation for the Deaf is vital because it is a way of helping them to have fear in God and live in the right direction,” (Sarah Talibong)

Tingog sa mga Adunay Kabilinggan, July 24, 2011. Topic: Magna Carta for PWDs