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

Sunday, May 22, 2011

DLS-CSB Deaf Benildians inspire LSU Deaf Lasallians



La Salle University School for the Deaf, Ozamiz City hosted its annual summer training to young Deaf leaders.
A team of volunteers from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies (SDEAS) composed of four students and two technical staff came to LSU to facilitate the yearly Summer of Service (SOS) training opportunities to the Deaf students of La Salle University School for the Deaf. The Summer Training took place May 2-12, 2011 at La Salle University, Ozamiz City.
The team was composed of the following: Deaf students Nicolaus Gabrielle Alferez, Kristine Bernadeth Bernardo, Marie Genalyn Mones, Patrick Silver Padao with hearing adviser Jefferson Umali and Deaf adviser Krizelle De La Cruz.
The two-week summer training focused on getting to know the Deaf participants and to know their skills, to discover their hidden talents in acting and be comfortable to each other, to explore ideas in mastering alphabet with their own style, to enhance their talent in acting, and to enhance their minds in exploring ideas.
Recipients of the training were the twenty-nine (29) bona fide elementary, high school, and college Deaf students of the School for the Deaf of LSU.
The participants have joined the two-week conference, featuring plenary and breakout sessions on topics ranging from Performing Arts: theater, drama, dance (focusing on cultural dances); Multimedia Arts: basic and advanced computer graphics; Self Esteem Programs: motivational skills and building confidence. Also, introduction and evaluation of talents, facial expressions using photos, color theory, different gesture expressions, mirror and facial gesture expressions, performing with things, ABC sign language poetry, performing drama in photos and storytelling, and critical thinking activity were facilitated.
The entire conference conducted entirely in Filipino Sign Language (FSL) with the theme Volunteerism never goes out of style engages Benildian students, faculty, and staff to become socially aware and responsive to social issues, while doing community service. The spirit of One La Salle is evident in both DLS-CSB and LSU.
The week-long co-curricular activity was culminated with a showcase of talents, distribution of certificates, and awarding of winners together with the hearing group as output of the summer training.

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