Four Common Myths about Deaf People

October 25, 2009 in Deaf Experiences, Discrimination Issues, deaf culture
Tags: deaf myths

Although most people would probably say they would rather be deaf than blind, studies show that deaf people represent the most isolated group of disabled individuals. Their ability to communicate is hindered by the fact that few hearing people know and understand sign language. But then again, deaf people can excel in many ways if only we hearing people learn to remove those common misconceptions about them. Let’s explore some usual myths about them.

Apply for PWD IDs on October 25

October 22, 2009 in Anything Filipino, Special Announcements

The Archdiocese of Manila Office for Persons with Disabilities (AMOPDM) would like to invite Persons With Disabilities from: MAKATI, PASAY, MANDALUYONG and SAN JUAN to apply for PWD i.d.s/booklets on Sunday (October 25, 2009) at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Minor Seminary nr. Loyola chapels. Please proceed to the Legal Services [...]

Cure for deafness soon a reality?

October 18, 2009 in Deafness, Technologies
Tags: cure deafness, stem cell

I got hold of this news article from BBC while I was doing some research on cochlear implants. This breakthrough technology is very promising. Although I may add this among my Christmas wish this December, I don’t think Santa Claus will grant me this one in the near future. Advanced Merry Christmas, everyone! [...]

Inclusive education, is it fit for the deaf?

October 15, 2009 in Deaf Experiences, Discrimination Issues, Laws on Disability, Sign Language, deaf culture
Tags: deaf education, Department of Education, inclusive education, Sign Language, Special Education, UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

This issue has been discussed and debated countless times with hearing people as protagonists. We have been dictating education to them since “education” was invented. Deaf education in the Philippines started more than 100 years ago. Has there been an improvement since then? Don’t we think it’s about time that the deaf people should be more involved in these discussions? It’s their rights that we’re securing, not ours. I hope that when the people from the government especially from the Department of Education start making in-depth discussions about inclusive education, they should at least give the deaf people a chance to be heard.

Yay! My blog is a finalist again in Philippine Blog Awards!

October 6, 2009 in Anything Filipino, Hello from Me
Tags: Philippine Blog Awards

For the second time, this blog is again one of the finalists! Last year, I belonged to the Commentary Category. This time, it’s a good thing they created a separate category for those blogs that advocate for a specific issue, concern or sector. They named it Advocacy Category. I believe my blog is more [...]