PRESS RELEASE
PHILIPPINE FEDERATION OF THE DEAF YOUTH SECTION
The Philippine Federation of the Deaf Youth Section (PFDYS) was established last May 2007 during the First General Assembly which consisted of young Deaf representatives aged 18-35 from over the country. It is the wing section of the Philippine Federation of the Deaf, the national federation of 18 Deaf member organizations from over the country and affiliated with the World Federation of the Deaf, a global body recognized by the United Nations.
"To live in a pluralist democracy it is essential for young people to learn about human rights." - Council of Europe Recommendation R(85)7, 1985.
The Hungarian Association of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SINOSZ), the launch of “Human Rights, Yes!, is hosting an international conference showcasing the opportunities and methods of the training manual which has committed itself to implement the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to ensure the effective promotion and protection of the rights of persons with disabilities in all areas of life by The Hungarian Parliament.
On 25th October 2009, was also the celebration of the International Deaf Day at Quirino High School Campus, Project 3, Street Molave, Quezon City by the prepared of Deaf Youth Section.
Fewer hundreds of Deaf and hearing participants from different deaf schools, interpreters, and FSL students had been aware about the particular talks of using on 20% I.D discount for Disabled and United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, that are yet fully of services for the Deaf minority such as the rights of our own true Filipino Sign Language and other accessible needs of. There was also having fun games and met new faces where they believe themselves to come through and be part of the oneness of empowered community beyond the aegis future.
Prepared by: Rowella B. Tanjusay, Board Member/IDD Overall
contact at pfd.youth@gmail.com
cellphone number: 09279146413
Last October 24, 2009, the UP Special Education Council (UPSEC) in partnership with SDEAS hosted “Espesyalista 2009: A Quiz Bee for Deaf Students”
Seven elementary schools from Metro Manila and neighboring provinces joined the competition: Antipolo SPED Center, Batino Elementary School, Bagong Silang Elementary School, Barro Obrero Elementary School, Commonwealth Annex, Gen. M. Hizon Elementary School and Rosa Susano Elementary School.
The program started with a prayer lead by an UPSEC member, Jennifer Pampelona, followed by the Philippine National Anthem, which was lead by SDEAS student, Raphael Domingo. Ms. Maria Veronica Templo-Perez, the Dean of SDEAS, gave the welcome remarks. The audience watched in amazement as Silent Steps presented a special number entitled “I Have a Dream”.
As Dean Perez had said in her welcome remarks, it was an opportunity for the SDEAS students to look back at their humble beginnings and remember that they too were once elementary students. For the contestants, it was opportunity to see that there is life even after they graduate from high school and hopefully the thought of going to College would motivate them to study hard and achieve their dreams.
The quiz bee proper was composed of questions from the different subject areas ranging from easy to difficult. After a close fight, Commonwealth Annex emerged as the winner followed by Rosa Susano Elementary School in second place and Bagong Silang Elementary School in third place.
Espesyalista was a venue where elementary Deaf students showed their academic competence. It promoted the use of sign language in Deaf education and empowered the Deaf students, giving them a sense of confidence and a learning experience. But most importantly, it upheld the advocacy that it is the ability and not the disability that matters.
Written by: Bea Francisco
