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

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Deaf Students on Cooking Contest


The Deaf students of La Salle University Ozamiz City conducted cooking contest last July 27, 2009 as one of the activities in the nutrition month celebration with the theme “Wastong Nutrition Kailangan: Lifestyle Diseases Iwasan”. The Deaf enjoyed cooking their assigned food with their respective group. They brought the materials and the ingredients to cook. They shared responsibilities and were able to produce a good output. There was a small eat together in the deaf classroom where they shared together the cooked food after all were judged. It was a collaborative effort of everybody. They see the joy and importance of working together. The activity was held in the Heritage Campus of La Salle University.
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Monday, July 13, 2009

Deaf Students Participate in LSU Day


The Deaf students of La Salle University Deaf School successfully participated in the different activities during the university day last July 10, 2009 at La Salle University. Selected Deaf students took part in the signing of the first, the responsorial psalm, and the gospel readings during the opening Mass held at the Arts Center. Field demonstrations followed at the SC grounds where the Deaf students showed off their talent in dancing. In the afternoon, they watched the cheer dance competition held at the Arts Center. The day was filled with fun, laughter and enjoyment as the Deaf involved themselves in the occasion and witnessed the different events.
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Monday, July 6, 2009

Deaf Students Participate in Sunday Masses


To deepen the spirituality of the Deaf is the main purpose of the regular participation of the Deaf in the 8:45 to 9:45am Sunday Mass at Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Ozamiz City. There are Deaf students assign to do the signing of the First Reading, Responsorial Psalm, Second Reading, and the Gospel. Sarah Talibong, Marecel Aljo, and Beinvenida Paculba serve as interpreters and take turn in interpreting. Selected Deaf students do the collection of the Mass offerings. They occupy the first three pews in the front seat in the cathedral. Deaf students conduct regular evaluation after the Mass with the presence of the interpreters.
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