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)