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

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Empowering Deaf Students of LSU School for the Deaf Against Violence and Abuse






Violence against the Deaf happens frequently. Aiming to provide a safe environment for empowerment and exploration of personal strengths against sexual abuse, 47 Deaf students of La Salle University School for the Deaf attended the 3-day Child Sexual Abuse Prevention for the Deaf (CSAP), June 22-24, 2011.
A team from the Gualandi Volunteer Service Program (GVSP) from Cebu City composed of John Paul Maunes, Ioulene Intano, Ysrael Diloy, Denven Verano, and Marlou Agbay came to LSU to facilitate the 3-day seminar.
All the deaf students were grouped together: the elementary deaf students as 1 group while the high school and college deaf students as another group. The sessions covered the following: Rapport building with participants; Differentiating Adults with Children; Children’s Rights; Film showing “A Good Boy”; What is Child Sexual Abuse? ; Kinds of touches (focus on teaching what confusing touch is); The 4 touching rules; Film showing “Daughter”; Reiterating the Touching Rules; How to say No assertively, and Where to report .
“For the first time we were able to reach beyond Cebu and conquered Ozamiz City through the invitation of La Salle University school for the Deaf. It was really inspiring to see the eyes of Deaf children as they discover experiences and ways on how to prevent themselves from sexual abuse and violence. After the 3-day session with them, they walk out from their classroom as better persons bringing with them the knowledge and the skills to protect themselves and their fellow Deaf”, Maunes said.
In relation to the activity, all the Deaf students are learning year round Karate through the help of the Shidukan karate group of LSU for self defense and protection.
Also, a seminar on Deaf Culture Awareness and Understanding the Basic Structure of Filipino Sign Language was conducted by Maunes last June 24. It was attended by 13 parents of Deaf students, 3 teachers from the public school, and 56 SPED major students of LSU.

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