Deaf Students Passed Scholarship

Gladys Jane Bisnar, a Deaf graduate from the LSU’s Deaf School has been accepted for scholarship in the De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde Bisnar intends to take up Bachelor of Applied Deaf Studies major in Business Entrepreneurship. Meanwhile, the following eight (8) Deaf graduates from the Deaf School also passed the Tulong Dunong Scholarship Program under the Commission on Higher Education: Agnes Bergado, Chicky Brizo, Janice Pasagdan, Jenny Marie Canonizado, Mira Pebida, Sherlyn Mamhut, Niño Lumanta, and Christian Rae Ano-os. All eight students plan to take up Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management in La Salle University beginning SY 2009-2010.

Eight Ways to Communicate With Deaf People

1. Get the attention of the Deaf person first. A tap on the shoulder, a wave or any other visual signal will help. If in a room, you may tap the table, stamp your feet on the wooden floor or flick the lights on and off.
2. Look directly at the deaf person when signing/ speaking even in the presence of an interpreter.
3. Ensure that your hands and face are clearly visible. Don’t stand in front of a light source as this will cast shadows on your body and face.
4. You may use gestures, facial expressions and pantomime to express your messages.
5. Written communication can be used for short messages.
6. Employ the latest in communication technology – cell phones, YM, email.
7. Learn the alphabet signs (fingerspell).
8. Sign language is still the best option. LSU Deaf School offers sign language classes every term.
(Source: dls-csb sdeas)