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

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Deaf Awareness Week 2010


LSU SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF CELEBRATED DEAF AWARENESS WEEK

The School for the Deaf of La Salle University celebrated Deaf Awareness Week in consonance with the Presidential Proclamation No. 823 issued on November 8, 1991, and Department of Education Memorandum No. 397, s. 2010, the 2010 call for the observance of Deaf Awareness Week on November 7-13 this year with the theme "Be a Part, Not Apart."
The annual celebration was opened with a Holy Signed Mass at Immaculate Conception Cathedral with the community. Deaf students, teachers, and interpreters were in attendance.
The LSU School for the Deaf is urged to undertake activities in support of the celebration in consonance with the DepEd Engaged Time-on-Task Policy.
Activities performed among the Deaf were spelling contest, hand painting contest, academic competitions in a form of game, visual and performing arts competition, and table setting contest.
The grade 9 hearing students of Brother Martin Simpson Laboratory School (BMSLS) were invited to compete against the Deaf students in sports. Basketball boys and girls, badminton, and volleyball were initiated.
The highlight of the week-long celebration was the instruction of Basic Sign Language to hearing students of BMSLS, Integrated School (IS), and college. Selected Deaf students together with their teachers taught basic sign language.
In celebrating Deaf Awareness Week this year, LSU School for the Deaf not only pays tribute to countless individuals who, despite their hearing and other impairments, endeavor to have access to education to improve their lot.
The LSU School for the Deaf has urged everyone to support every effort to bring Deaf students into the mainstream, where they too have a rightful place, and help them to gain access to opportunities to become productive members of our community.

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