La Salle University Ozamiz School for the Deaf is one of the programs of the university to respond to the educational needs of students who are Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing. It caters to Deaf students within and outside Ozamiz City.
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
Complete Basic Education: Preparatory, Elementary, and High School in multi-grade level self-contained set-up
Post Secondary: 2-year Certificate in Computer Operation and Multimedia Technology
Mass in Sign Language at the Local Catholic Church
Sports
Basic Sign Language classes
Values Formation for the Deaf
Deaf Counseling
Alcohol and Drug Intervention Program for the Deaf
Retreat for the Deaf
Summer of Service Training
Deaf Camp
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 26, 2013
Retreat for the Deaf 2013 held
Thirty-six (36) Deaf students of La Salle University (LSU), School for the Deaf, Ozamiz City gathered for a Deaf Retreat March 1-5, 2013. The Retreat for the Deaf is one of the yearly activities of the School for the Deaf. It was held at the Our Lady of the Star Chapel, La Salle University with the theme: “Journeying together in Christ" had Rev. Fr. Hozo Sato OFM as the retreat master. The ministry of Fr. Sato is to help the spiritual formation of Deaf individuals. He used sign language during the retreat. The highlight of the retreat was the reception of the sacrament of reconciliation of the individual Deaf participant. The Deaf participants received the absolution from the priest and prayed in sign language their penance. After the confession was the Mass of Reconciliation. There was Personal reflection made by each participant. The retreat for the Deaf was culminated with a little salo-salo shared by the School for the Deaf family.
Thirty-six (36) Deaf students of La Salle University (LSU), School for the Deaf, Ozamiz City gathered for a Deaf Retreat March 1-5, 2013. The Retreat for the Deaf is one of the yearly activities of the School for the Deaf. It was held at the Our Lady of the Star Chapel, La Salle University with the theme: “Journeying together in Christ" had Rev. Fr. Hozo Sato OFM as the retreat master. The ministry of Fr. Sato is to help the spiritual formation of Deaf individuals. He used sign language during the retreat. The highlight of the retreat was the reception of the sacrament of reconciliation of the individual Deaf participant. The Deaf participants received the absolution from the priest and prayed in sign language their penance. After the confession was the Mass of Reconciliation. There was Personal reflection made by each participant. The retreat for the Deaf was culminated with a little salo-salo shared by the School for the Deaf family.
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