Update taken from DLS-CSB SDEAS Facebook Page
by Giselle Montero
DLS-CSB Deaf was able to bring lugaw, eggs (from donors), and relief packs intended for PWDs to Philcoced. Sr. Valeriana herself asked the team to bring the food directly to an area. She said to the team (no introductions na raw), "Is that cooked food? Good, c'mon let's go, they can't wait." So team went directly to a community with her! Yan si Sister, action agad!
One team visited a Sign language teacher, Pam, in Tumana and also hoped to get in touch with other Deaf students who have not yet been accounted for. Pam was so touched with the visit and the needed food.
Tomorrow, October 1, the Deaf team will once again visit Marikina to distribute relief.
- Ms Chiqui will be bringing sandwiches to Philcoced - food intended for PWDs
- Will be repacking more cooked food later in the afternoon.
PADAYON! DLS-CSB calls for more donations. This time, please more food and water. Immediate Needs: medicines, water, food, cleaning implements - Will also accept toys, school supplies, bags for kids. Need also: transpo and drivers.
>> We say thank you to you donors, volunteers... Kudos to DLS-CSB SAO, and Benildean Deaf Association. Action agad!
Thursday, October 1, 2009
The New People Power
Excerpt from Facebook
by Jason Quinones
My colleague and I and 2 Deaf students (as part of the SDEAS team), together with Sr. Valeriana and Sr. Antonette of Tahanang Walang Hagdanan went to a small community (Espana Village in New York, Cubao) affected by 'Ondoy'.
We could only bring porridge, boiled eggs and several packs of relief goods. You could really see the desperation and hunger in their eyes, especially the little children. At this point, they need cooked food but they need more than food to rebuild their lives.
So if you could help, please give what you can. Money, clothes, blankets, diapers, food, your time or your talent... believe me, any help would be deeply appreciated. If you know of any other small communities that have not yet been reached by relief operations, please go to them directly.
This is the new people power. It's time that we come together once again for our brothers and sisters...for our country!
by Jason Quinones
My colleague and I and 2 Deaf students (as part of the SDEAS team), together with Sr. Valeriana and Sr. Antonette of Tahanang Walang Hagdanan went to a small community (Espana Village in New York, Cubao) affected by 'Ondoy'.
We could only bring porridge, boiled eggs and several packs of relief goods. You could really see the desperation and hunger in their eyes, especially the little children. At this point, they need cooked food but they need more than food to rebuild their lives.
So if you could help, please give what you can. Money, clothes, blankets, diapers, food, your time or your talent... believe me, any help would be deeply appreciated. If you know of any other small communities that have not yet been reached by relief operations, please go to them directly.
This is the new people power. It's time that we come together once again for our brothers and sisters...for our country!
Do Not Forget Them
Re-posted article. Taken from T. dela Torre FB post -
Do Not Forget Them
There are many people in need of help, but two particular groups you are likely unaware of is the sector of People with Disabilities (PWDs) and the Deaf community sector.
Barriers exist due to structures and systems that are not PWD and Deaf friendly. These prevent them from having freedom in mobility to meet their needs. There are barriers to information where they miss out critical directions for support and advice for life improvement due to miscommunication and late arrival of information. In addition, due to lack of information and misinformation about their uniqueness and needs, other people easily take them for granted and misjudge their needs as asking for "special favors" but is actually a "bridging" effort to overcome barriers.
At this particular time, the PWDs and Deaf people are again in isolation. There are many relief operations going on for majority of the victims of the devastated areas, but they are unable to receive much needed support. Basic needs for food and clothes do not reach them as quickly as it would reach others who are able to move quickly or able to get hold of information in time. Can we be the bridge by helping them at this most critical time?
At present, the Philippine Council of Cheshire Homes for the Disabled (PHILCOCED) is working with other organizations for PWDs and the Deaf community in doing a scan of the affected areas, locating the victims and documenting their situation. Designated areas are now identified for the affected sector of different areas to go to for their relief goods or they are personally brought to the organizations where there are many affected members such as Tahanang Walang Hagdanan and the Karangalan Village with Blind people . PHILCOCED is now the collection center that makes sure all areas are covered.
And so, may I ask your help to extend to this group all the help you are also giving to others. If you are involved with organizations responsible for collection and distribution, please include PHILCOCED as one of your beneficiaries.
Individuals and groups who are looking for ways to help and have the network of friends and associates who may be able to send help, please contact:
PHILCOCED - Philippine Council of Cheshire Homes for the Disabl...ed - #8 St. Michael St., New York Ext, Cubao, QC (Bahay Biyaya, front of Immaculate Conception)
Tel 721-39-20 >> They have a distribution system.
De La Salle- College of Saint Benilde accept donations for PWDs and the Deaf Community. DLS-CSB, Taft Ave Manila CP 0917 500 8836 / 4005406
Needs: medicine, water, food, toiletries, banig, blankets, large water containers, rice, water, cleaning implements. For additional needs, please check attached file
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AUtJoE5b36DiZHc2NXZra180MGR0Mzk4Ymdo&hl=en
Do Not Forget Them
There are many people in need of help, but two particular groups you are likely unaware of is the sector of People with Disabilities (PWDs) and the Deaf community sector.
Barriers exist due to structures and systems that are not PWD and Deaf friendly. These prevent them from having freedom in mobility to meet their needs. There are barriers to information where they miss out critical directions for support and advice for life improvement due to miscommunication and late arrival of information. In addition, due to lack of information and misinformation about their uniqueness and needs, other people easily take them for granted and misjudge their needs as asking for "special favors" but is actually a "bridging" effort to overcome barriers.
At this particular time, the PWDs and Deaf people are again in isolation. There are many relief operations going on for majority of the victims of the devastated areas, but they are unable to receive much needed support. Basic needs for food and clothes do not reach them as quickly as it would reach others who are able to move quickly or able to get hold of information in time. Can we be the bridge by helping them at this most critical time?
At present, the Philippine Council of Cheshire Homes for the Disabled (PHILCOCED) is working with other organizations for PWDs and the Deaf community in doing a scan of the affected areas, locating the victims and documenting their situation. Designated areas are now identified for the affected sector of different areas to go to for their relief goods or they are personally brought to the organizations where there are many affected members such as Tahanang Walang Hagdanan and the Karangalan Village with Blind people . PHILCOCED is now the collection center that makes sure all areas are covered.
And so, may I ask your help to extend to this group all the help you are also giving to others. If you are involved with organizations responsible for collection and distribution, please include PHILCOCED as one of your beneficiaries.
Individuals and groups who are looking for ways to help and have the network of friends and associates who may be able to send help, please contact:
PHILCOCED - Philippine Council of Cheshire Homes for the Disabl...ed - #8 St. Michael St., New York Ext, Cubao, QC (Bahay Biyaya, front of Immaculate Conception)
Tel 721-39-20 >> They have a distribution system.
De La Salle- College of Saint Benilde accept donations for PWDs and the Deaf Community. DLS-CSB, Taft Ave Manila CP 0917 500 8836 / 4005406
Needs: medicine, water, food, toiletries, banig, blankets, large water containers, rice, water, cleaning implements. For additional needs, please check attached file
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AUtJoE5b36DiZHc2NXZra180MGR0Mzk4Ymdo&hl=en
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
UPDATE from Persons with Disabilities
UPDATE FROM PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES:
This is a re-post from DLS-CSB SDEAS Facebook Page
by Giselle Montero
> Deaf faculty and students verified gravely affected numbers to 9. (House swept away or buried in landslide) Still confirming others.
>Tahanang Walang Hagdanan and the Pamayanan ng may Kapansanan: There are over 100 PWDs at TWH and 50 blind persons in Karangalan Phase 2. Needs: food and water (urgent) and if there is an electrician that can check TWH so can restore electricity.
>Deaf setting up lugaw kitchen. Need your help.
Donations needed: rice, tofu, can goods, cooking oil, eggs, water, bowls, spoon, coffee, cups, glasses, water dispensers, clothes, blankets, basic utensils for the house, lutuan, pots and pans.
>Please drop your donations at DLS-CSB, Taft Ave., Manila. Can also do pick up. Drop off points for food can be at Magic Touch Unit C03 Food Stall section, Market Place, EDSA Central, Mandaluyong - For food to be cooked.
>Volunteers for driving and pick ups are also encouraged.
Text: 0917-5008836
For direct sending of food donations (ready to eat- no water, and available kitchen in TWH)- Marick Subdivision, Cainta; Blind families at karangalan Phase 2 C3 Brgy Maggahan, Pasig
This is a re-post from DLS-CSB SDEAS Facebook Page
by Giselle Montero
> Deaf faculty and students verified gravely affected numbers to 9. (House swept away or buried in landslide) Still confirming others.
>Tahanang Walang Hagdanan and the Pamayanan ng may Kapansanan: There are over 100 PWDs at TWH and 50 blind persons in Karangalan Phase 2. Needs: food and water (urgent) and if there is an electrician that can check TWH so can restore electricity.
>Deaf setting up lugaw kitchen. Need your help.
Donations needed: rice, tofu, can goods, cooking oil, eggs, water, bowls, spoon, coffee, cups, glasses, water dispensers, clothes, blankets, basic utensils for the house, lutuan, pots and pans.
>Please drop your donations at DLS-CSB, Taft Ave., Manila. Can also do pick up. Drop off points for food can be at Magic Touch Unit C03 Food Stall section, Market Place, EDSA Central, Mandaluyong - For food to be cooked.
>Volunteers for driving and pick ups are also encouraged.
Text: 0917-5008836
For direct sending of food donations (ready to eat- no water, and available kitchen in TWH)- Marick Subdivision, Cainta; Blind families at karangalan Phase 2 C3 Brgy Maggahan, Pasig
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Announcements: Be On the Look Out for PWDs and Deaf People
Please lend a hand.
To all volunteers in collection and distribution centers of affected areas: Please be on the look out for Deaf people and other People with Disabilities. They are one of the most vulnerable groups... they need additional help to make sure information reach them. We will update in a while on specifics of what to do and how to help.
Please let me know if you have suggestions or you are in contact with Deaf and PWD groups or individuals who are in need of special assistance- State Name, Address, Name of School if student, if need help state situation, if assisted and is in evacuation center please state contact details... more to come......we will just collect information for now.
Contact -Nicky 09272809550, Techie 09175702946, Giselle 09175008836 or 09188855212, John 09183099408, Joi V 09196355131. Update you soon.
To all volunteers in collection and distribution centers of affected areas: Please be on the look out for Deaf people and other People with Disabilities. They are one of the most vulnerable groups... they need additional help to make sure information reach them. We will update in a while on specifics of what to do and how to help.
Please let me know if you have suggestions or you are in contact with Deaf and PWD groups or individuals who are in need of special assistance- State Name, Address, Name of School if student, if need help state situation, if assisted and is in evacuation center please state contact details... more to come......we will just collect information for now.
Contact -Nicky 09272809550, Techie 09175702946, Giselle 09175008836 or 09188855212, John 09183099408, Joi V 09196355131. Update you soon.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
SDEAS Business Track students tour Gardenia Factory
Last Aug 7, 2009, ENGLICOM, the Filipino-Chinese student organization of DLSU-M, sponsored a tour of the Gardenia Factory in Laguna for SDEAS Business Track students.
The ENGLICOM members and SDEAS students were treated with a video presentation of how Gardenia started and how it grew to be a very successful company today. The video emphasized on Gardenia’s corporate values and commitment to Quality and Consistency in every bread they make. After the video presentation the students were toured around the vast bread factory. The students were fascinated by how big the operation was and how quality is maintained in each stage of the baking process up until the bread is packed and delivered to the customers. The factory tour ended with a visit to the bread shop where visitors could buy different Gardenia products at discounted prices.
After the Gardenia factory tour, the group headed back to
At the end of the day, the students were all tired and some were dirty with mud but both the Deaf and the Hearing students learned something new and surely had a great time. This partnership of SDEAS with ENGLICOM shows that we could all learn from each other if we just set aside our differences and celebrate our similarities.
Written by: Jason Quiñones
Monday, July 6, 2009
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