World Deaf Youth Can!

DLS-CSB SDEAS Representative, Raymond Manding attended the World Federation of the Deaf Youth Section (WFDYS) Youth Camp with Ex. PFDYS President Mariah Agbay in Istanbul, Turkey last July 18 to 25, 2015. And also attended WFDYS General Assembly and WFD Congress last July 26 to August 1, 2015. This video is including 50 different countries as sign language who Deaf youth campers talked about DEAF CAN!

Summary of House Bill 450 (old HB 6079): The Filipino Sign Language Bills

By Raymond J. Manding, new Deaf Advocacy Program Coordinator in SDEAS

Leah Osido: Appreciation of Individual Worth

August 5, 2014, during the 4th Day of Novena Masses, St. Benilde Romancon, Ms. Leah Osido shares about her life experiences, relationship with God and family, and commitment to serve the Deaf community. She is an alumna of the School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies (SDEAS batch 2001) and the current Media Development Specialist of SDEAS' Center for Partnership and Development. Ms. Joyce Dalawampu was her voice interpreter in the video above and the transcript of the sharing below was edited by Ms. Bea Francisco. 

Good afternoon everyone, I am Leah Osido a graduate of Benilde and now work in SDEAS’s CPD. I was tasked to share my reflection on the appreciation of the individual worth.

Let me share a little about my family. I am an only child and was very close to both my parents growing up. In 2009, my mother lost her job after the typhoon Ondoy destroyed the factory she was working in. In November, I was able to get a new job. Unfortunately, by December of the same year, my father who was a former OFW had a fatal stroke and passed away. It was a very difficult time in my life and I was afraid; I didn’t know what to do. I learned a lot from that experience. I learned how to save money, to budget and make do with what I have. I also learned to become independent and do things on my own.

People used to ask me why I was always frowning or sad and I realized I wasn’t aware that I was showing a negative disposition. I don’t see myself being negative but other people always tell me that I was. So after some reflection, I decided to change my perception of life and be more positive. I had a lot of problems and I asked God for help to overcome them. I tried to search for ways to become more positive. I changed my lifestyle and routine and tried to appreciate the beauty of simple things, such as the environment and people around me.

I have received a lot of positive blessings in my life, my mother, my friends, and the Deaf Community. I always show my appreciation of life by being cheerful and smiling at everyone. I believe God always gives me the grace to smile despite everything.  As a leader I wanted to be a good role model to other people and at the same time respect each person’s uniqueness. I wanted to help other people who are having problems and have negative perspective in life. I listen to their problems and try to give them positive advice. I always ask God to help me continue living and not go back to my difficult life before. I encourage other people who had the same experience to be happy and try to change their life for the better.

I wish to be of more value to my community by sharing my experience and professional ability and serving other people. The challenge for me is to continue being strong in life. I believe and I am confident that I am helping my community by serving other Deaf people, volunteering, especially helping out in the provinces. I believe the real challenge for us is to change our perspective, understand and accept the uniqueness of other people; not quickly judging them, because each one has his/her own family background, set of values and culture. That’s why it’s also important to have a positive perspective of one’s self, one’s identity and a firm hold on one’s values and principles. Remembering that each person is unique and God- given.

Thank you very much for listening.

Teach me Filipino Sign Language: Christmas

Last Christmas

Excerpts from Christmas Songs in Filipino Sign Language demonstrated by SDEAS Students
[Last Christmas by Wham! (G. Michael, Epic Records)]

All I want for Christmas is you

Excerpts from Christmas Songs in Filipino Sign Language demonstrated by SDEAS Students
[All I Want for Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey (M. Carey & W. Afanasieff, Columbia Records)]

Kumukutikutitap

Excerpts from Christmas Songs in Filipino Sign Language demonstrated by SDEAS Students

[Kumukutikutitap by Joey Albert (R. Cayabyab & J. Reyes, Octoarts)]



Pasko na Sinta ko

Excerpts from Christmas Songs in Filipino Sign Language demonstrated by SDEAS Students.
[Pasko na Sinta Ko by Gary Valenciano (A. Estanislao & F. Dandan, Universal Records)]



Christmas in our hearts

Excerpts from Christmas Songs in Filipino Sign Language demonstrated by SDEAS Students.
[Christmas in Our Hearts by Jose Mari Chan (Jose Mari Chan, Universal Records)]




Pasko na naman

Excerpts from Christmas Songs in Filipino Sign Language demonstrated by SDEAS Students.
[Pasko Na Naman  (Levi Celerio & Felipe de Leon)]



Silent Night

Excerpts from Christmas Songs in Filipino Sign Language demonstrated by SDEAS Students.
[Silent Night by Cristy Lane (English Translation by: J. Young; Melody: F. Gruber)]



We wish you a merry christmas

Excerpts from Christmas Songs in Filipino Sign Language demonstrated by SDEAS Students.
[We Wish You A Merry Christmas (16th Century English Carol)]

Teach me Filipino Sign Language: Valentine

I Like You
Signs for Valentine's: "I Hate You" in Filipino Sign Language demonstrated by SDEAS Students

I Miss You
Signs for Valentine's: "I Miss You" in Filipino Sign Language demonstrated by SDEAS Students

Type Kita (I Like You)

Signs for Valentine's: "Type Kita" in Filipino Sign Language demonstrated by SDEAS Students

Mag on na tayo at Kilig (We are on and
Signs for Valentine's: "Mag on na tayo at Kilig" in Filipino Sign Language demonstrated by SDEAS Students

Crush kita (I have a crush on you)
Signs for Valentine's: "Crush kita" in Filipino Sign Language demonstrated by SDEAS Students

I Love You
Signs for Valentine's: "I Love You" in Filipino Sign Language demonstrated by SDEAS Students

I Love You
Signs for Valentine's: "I Love You" in Filipino Sign Language demonstrated by SDEAS Students

Break na tayo (I break y our heart)
Signs for Valentine's: "Break na tayo" in Filipino Sign Language demonstrated by SDEAS Students

I Hate You
Signs for Valentine's: "I Hate You" in Filipino Sign Language demonstrated by SDEAS Students

Deaf Leaders support the House Bill 6079