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

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

LSU Deaf students on completion

Three (3) Deaf students completed the 2-year Certificate in Computer Operation and Multimedia Technology at La Salle University Arts Center Ozamiz City, 18 October 2014 composed of Jamaica Cabanlit, Charlyn Compo Quilo, and Joeriz Virel Quimson. These Deaf students passed the NC 2 HARDWARE SERVICING conducted by the TESDA assessor on October 20, 2014 at Agro Industrial School Oroquieta City. CONGRATULATIONS Deaf Lasallians. Truly THE DEAF CAN.
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LSU School for the Deaf celebrates International Deaf Day 2014

Thirty-four (34) Deaf people convened at Ozamiz City Hall grounds for a yearly celebration of International Deaf Day, September 20, 2014 with the theme "Strengthening Human Diversity". Deaf people from Pagadian and Iligan also joined in the celebration. Br. Toby dela Cruz FSC also graced the occasion and gave his inspirational message to the Deaf who were in attendance. There were different group games conducted. The activity was also sponsored by B-Meg, McDonalds, Jollibee, Mayor Reynaldo Parojinog Sr. and Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Bernad.
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Monday, October 27, 2014

SPORTS FESTIVAL 2014

Sportsfest is a yearly activity that the specialized schools community on September 15-19, 2014 in La Salle University Ozamiz composed of the Night High School, the School for the Deaf, and the Brother Martin Simpson Laboratory School all are delighted to have. To boost the talents of the students, to develop sportsmanship and to foster camaraderie are the focus of the event. The search for Mr. & Miss Heritage Icon is one of the highlights of the week-long activity. Also, performances of the Deaf students in the field demonstration folk dance PANDANGGO OASIWAS and cheer dance competition are displayed. CONGRATULATIONS to the two (2) Deaf students YEDDA ABERGAS, winner Heritage Icon 2014,Voters Choice Award, and Best in Professional Attire; and REGIE QUIMNO, 2nd Runner-Up and Voters Choice Award during the search for Mr. and Miss Heritage Icon 2014. Indeed, everybody in the specialized schools is equal. The students are given the opportunity to show off their talents whether they are with disabilities or not. ANIMO LA SALLE!
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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

NDPR 2014 held

The School for the Deaf in La Salle University Ozamiz City joined in the local celebration of the 36th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) week with the theme "Talino at Paninindigan ng Taong may Kapansanan: Pasaporte sa Kaunlaran", 14-18 July 2014. The week-long celebration was started with a Eucharistic Celebration at Immaculate Conception Cathedral officiated by Rev. Fr. Sean Martin, SSC. A motorcade from the Cathedral Ground to Barangay Catadman Hall followed after the Mass. The opening program was participated in by the different local Persons with Disabilities (PWD) sector composed of the City Social Welfare and Development Office, the Strategic Alliance for Networking on Disabilities (STAND), the Pedaling to Live and Green Shelter Inc., the Ozamiz City Central School SpEd Center, and the Deaf students of La Salle University School for the Deaf. The activities conducted during the event were drawing contest, parlor games, basketball on wheels, medical check-up for PWDs at Ozamiz City Health, and accessibility audit at public malls and government offices of Ozamiz City spearheaded by the PWDs concerned. The week-long celebration was culminated at La Salle University Covered Court Heritage Campus.
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