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

Saturday, May 26, 2012

2nd Deaf Youth Adventure Camp 2012 held

The 2nd Deaf Youth Adventure Camp (DYAC) 10-13 May 2012 held at Villa Igang Resort, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras Island had the theme "Deaf Youth Leadership and Team building Camp". Thirty-seven (37) Deaf participants from Cebu, Iliilo, Samar, Tacloban, Bohol, Cagayan De Oro, and Ozamiz City were in attendance. Activities conducted were opening program, bonfire, UNCRPD lecture, Deaf culture night, Red cross safety tips, teambuilding activities, and Deaf big night. Deaf delegates from La Salle University Ozamiz City School for the Deaf had Chicky Brizo, 24, and Franzlin Rodessy Banua, 17, with their teacher observer Sarah Talibong. The seven (7) hearing participants were observers during the 4-day camp.
No comments:

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Summer of Service (SOS) 2012

Thirty-two (32) Deaf students from La Salle University School for the Deaf and School for the Deaf in Iligan joined together for a 10-day Summer Performing Arts Workshop 23 April - 4 May 2012 held the the Covered Court Heritage Campus, La Salle University. Volunteers from the De La Salle College of Saint Benilde School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies had Michael Autencio, hearing faculty together with Deaf volunteers Basil De Leon and Maria Elena Lozada were the facilitators of the said workshop. The Deaf students learned different body movements and were able to develop their creativity. Also, they were able to perform different performances as an output of the workshop during the culmination at La Salle University Arts Center.
No comments:
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)

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


Video streaming by Ustream