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

Monday, December 2, 2013

Deaf Lasallians celebrate 5th Deaf Week

La Salle University Ozamiz City School for the Deaf celebrated its 5th Deaf Week with the theme" ANO DAW??? Dynamic, Engaged, Attuned Family ", November 17-23, 2013. The activities conducted were: Holy Signed Mass at Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Opening program and photo exhibit, Film Viewing on Deaf related videos, Deaf role play, Facial expression (FSL through picture), Deaf master chef, Amazing race, Sign Language Instruction to hearing students of the Integrated School (IS), Deaf dress to impress, Deaf got talent year 3, Seminar on Deaf awareness and strategies for mainstreaming for teachers, Seminar on supporting and loving a Deaf child for parents. The week-long celebration was started with a Holy Mass followed by deepening of the gospel at OSROX park. Miss May Cabutihan, faculty from DLS-CSB and UP Diliman SpEd professor was the speaker during the seminar for parents and teachers. The Deaf students showcased their talents during the Deaf got talent. The students were divided in four groups according to color. Fire for red team, thunder for yellow team, sea for green team, and ice for blue team. A group of deaf students together with the three Lasallian Volunteer Program (LSVP) volunteers: Yamie Fiestado, Basil De Leon, and Jonathan San Juan conducted the sign language instruction at the IS from grades 4-10. They were accompanied by Sarah Talibong. In celebrating this year’s 5th Deaf Week, LSU School for the Deaf not only pays tribute to Deaf individuals who despite their hearing and other impairments but also endeavor to have access to education for the Deaf community. The School for the Deaf has urged everyone to support every effort to bring Deaf students into the mainstream, where they too have a rightful place, and help them gain access to opportunities to become productive members of the community. Thank you to the teachers, SpEd interns and observers, volunteers, and most especially to the Deaf Lasallians who contributed much effort to the success of the 5th Deaf Week celebration. THE DEAF CAN!!!

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