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

Friday, April 16, 2010

A Deaf Retreat to Remember


Aiming to make stronger their spirituaity, 30 Deaf students of La Salle University Deaf School, gathered for a two-day retreat February 27-28, 2010.
The retreat for the Deaf is one of the yearly activities of the school.
The retreat for the Deaf held at LSU Retreat Center with the theme "Deaf in Unity with God" had Ms. Agnes C. Canayon, coordinator of La Sallian Ministry Program for the Deaf from DLS-CSB School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies (SDEAS), Manila as the reteat master.
Each day had various activities with special emphasis on the spiritual formation of the Deaf. The Deaf were facilitated in self-processing, quietly meditating on their relationship with God, sharing their experiences in the small group then later in the big group. They were constantly challenged by the facilitator to stay connected to the Creator, create harmonious relationship with the people around them and more importantly to the Deaf community, and attune their day to day undertakings to the Divine Providence. During the later part of the day, each Deaf offered candle and silently pray individually. Soon after,crying and hugging moments took place. Canayon used Filipino sign language during the retreat.
The retreat for the Deaf culminated with a Eucharistic celebration presided by Rev. Fr. Lanie Serino at Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Ms. Canayon interpreted the Mass assisted by Ms. Sarah Talibong, LSU Deaf School coordinator.

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