Learn
- Deaf Awareness Orientation and Introduction to Filipino Sign Language with Benilde School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies
- Acceptable and Unacceptable terms to use, Misconception about deafness, Laws, Disability Perspective, Communicating with Deaf, Working with Deaf, Introduction to Filipino Sign Language (FSL)
Sign
- Practice basic Filipino Sign Language gestures with Hand & Heart's General Manager Genevieve Diokno
Communicate
- Interact with one another and experience Filipino Sign Language with their Deaf Partners
SDEAS continues to seek partners in the areas of internship, employment, business, opportunities, training, Deaf advocacy, resource generation, or any other enriching activities for your organizations and the Deaf.
EMRACE DIVERSITY BE EXTRAORDINARY
To assist your organization in preparing to accept Deaf persons, DLS-CSB SDEAS offers you the following free seminars:
- Basic Deaf Awareness Orientation
Get to know Deaf people: how they like to be called; how they navigate the hearing world and their aspirations.
- Working with the Deaf
Interested in hiring Deaf people. Start with seminar.
- Introduction to Filipino Sign Language
Learning to sign can be fun, specially if you interact with Deaf people and a Deaf teacher.
- United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disability
A quick-start seminar on understanding a milestone document.
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| My friend volunteered to practice FSL |
ACCEPTABLE
- deaf - This is OK, when talking about people with hearing loss, in general.
- Hard of Hearing - Some of them can hear quite a bit. 'We, hard-of-hearing people, live in both the hearing world and Deaf world-we have an identity of our own.'
- Deaf - YES! The big D distinguishes them as a group of people with their own unique language and culture. They have they're own identity, and they would like to be respected as such. Many people all over the world call themselves Deaf.
NOT ACCEPTABLE
- Deaf-And-Dumb - They may not be able to hear, but it does not mean they are stupid.
- Deaf-Mute - They use various means to communicate - some use their voice while others use sign language. Because they cannot hear how loud or soft or how high or low their voices are, they are sometimes ridiculed and they feel terrible. Would you want to be laughed at? Neither do they.
- Pipi - Tagalog version of mute. Not true. Maaring magsalita ang marami sakanila kung nais nila.
- Hearing-Impaired - Why focus on the negative? This terms is used mostly by people who are mainly interested in our ears "not working."
THE EXPERIENCE
SPECIAL THANKS TO
Raymond Manding - Coordinator of Deaf Advocacy Program from Benilde School of Dead & Applied Studies & Francis Carl Reyes - Chief Executive Officer of Caravan Food Group Inc.
This experience was so memorable! It was really one of the most unforgettable events that made an impact in my life. I love how it wasn't just any ordinary event where we would try a brand's product, participate in their activities, get goody bags and then go home - this one made a mark and gave me a lot of learnings & realizations.
I became more aware of the Deaf community which I am honestly not so familiar of. I became more educated in understanding the Deaf and their perspective in communicating. We were given a chance to learn the Basic Sign Language and was able to practice it and communicate with one another.
I even volunteered in one of the exercises and tried using the BSL they taught us to communicate with one of the Deaf partners. It was so much fun! I love that everyone in the room was so supportive and encouraging which made me forget that I can become so shy when I am put on the spot.
WORKING WITH THE DEAF
Helpful hints in working with the Deaf. Working with the Deaf is challenging yet rewarding. It entails having an open interest in knowing the Deaf as a person and learning to communicate in a sign as well. A diverse workplace creates more opportunities for problem solving, decision-making, and increases the organization's creative ability to cope with change. It encourages and creates internal unity, respect, and fairness and improves relationship with the clientele and community.
Artisanal Rolled Ice Cream & Yogurt
Elait is a leveled up Rolled Ice Cream concept from Caravan Food Group, Inc.
Apart from the regular ice cream, they introduced the country's first Rolled Yogurt. They have a variety of novelty flavors to choose from, such as the Strawberry Trifle, Dragon Pavlova, and Chocolate Overload.
Also, by offering an option to create your own mix of ice cream or yogurt rolls, you get an endless possibility to explore and experiment with flavors that you can creatively come up with. Every Ice Cream & Yogurt Roll is made right in front of you so you get to be a part of the dessert-making experience. Topping it all up, they deliver top quality palate by using fresh fruits and premium ingredients.
HAPPINESS IN A CUP
The name "Elait" (e.late) is a play of words; a combination of the French word for mil, "Lait" and "Elate", which means to be ecstatically happy. Their main goal is to spread happiness to all the stakeholders, from their customers, to their employees, down to their local farmers.
LOCAL INGREDIENTS
With every cup of Elait that you purchase, you get to support the Philippine Local Dairy Industry. They believe in the quality of Filipino products. With less than 1% of their Dairy Products being used locally, they make it their mission to support this industry by using locally sourced ingredients.
INCLUSIVITY
Elait is a place for all. They are extending their support to the Philippine Deaf Community by having Deaf Partners in their team of Artisan Rollers. They also want us to be their voice for their Deaf Friends.
Their promise is to spread happiness and positivity to everyone. Making this world a happy place, one cup at a time!
Elait is a leveled up Rolled Ice Cream concept from Caravan Food Group, Inc.
Apart from the regular ice cream, they introduced the country's first Rolled Yogurt. They have a variety of novelty flavors to choose from, such as the Strawberry Trifle, Dragon Pavlova, and Chocolate Overload.
Also, by offering an option to create your own mix of ice cream or yogurt rolls, you get an endless possibility to explore and experiment with flavors that you can creatively come up with. Every Ice Cream & Yogurt Roll is made right in front of you so you get to be a part of the dessert-making experience. Topping it all up, they deliver top quality palate by using fresh fruits and premium ingredients.
The name "Elait" (e.late) is a play of words; a combination of the French word for mil, "Lait" and "Elate", which means to be ecstatically happy. Their main goal is to spread happiness to all the stakeholders, from their customers, to their employees, down to their local farmers.
With every cup of Elait that you purchase, you get to support the Philippine Local Dairy Industry. They believe in the quality of Filipino products. With less than 1% of their Dairy Products being used locally, they make it their mission to support this industry by using locally sourced ingredients.
Elait is a place for all. They are extending their support to the Philippine Deaf Community by having Deaf Partners in their team of Artisan Rollers. They also want us to be their voice for their Deaf Friends.
Their promise is to spread happiness and positivity to everyone. Making this world a happy place, one cup at a time!
For more information, contact:
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
School of Deaf Education And Applied Studied Center for Partnership and Development
2544Taft Avenue, Manila, Philippines
Email: deaf.partnerships@benilde.edu.ph
Phone: (+632) 230-5100 local 1661
Mobile: (+63917) 69-8231
