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Deafinitely Durian Extravaganza 7 July 2024

We are organizing a “Deafinitely Durian Extravaganza” to raise funds on 7 July 2024, 2-6pm at our HQ location at 227 Mountbatten Road.  It will be an excitement-filled event, encompassing a Durian Appreciation Workshop, Durian Buffet, Durian Games, Lucky Draws, Getai performances, Singapore’s First-ever Durian Eating Competition, and many more spectacular activities.  

Mr Lim Biow Chuan, MP for Mountbatten SMC will be our Guest-of-Honour.  Local Mediacorp & Getai celebrity Marcus Chin will be hosting the event.   The media has been invited to cover the occasion.  The event will also be live-streamed. 

You may register for the event or make order for durian products via the following:

Google link: https://forms.gle/3Y479d1Nr6AuTHUJ8

or

Giving.SG: https://www.giving.sg/donate/campaign/deafinitely-durian-extravaganza

All participation fees & donations will be provided 2.5 times tax deduction, while also contributing directly to supporting SADeaf’s beneficiaries. 

You may also choose to sponsor or donate towards our event. Please use the Link enclosed below.

https://sadeaf.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Durian-Sponsorship-Response-Form-SADeaf.pdf

(Please fill up the PDF form and email us a scanned copy in return).

Our Sponsorship Package is presented as follows:

Your support means the world to us.  Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those who rely on our services. Your kindness and generosity will enable us to continue providing vital support to our community.

For more information or to make a donation, please email us at fr@sadeaf.org.sg.

For further enquiries, you may also email or call: 

Xuan Liang (9727 6942) xuanliang@sadeaf.org.sg 

and Barry (9120 0933) barry@sadeaf.org.sg respectively.

Thank you for your kind and earnest support!

SgSL Learning Workshop

Come and visit our Singapore Sign Language workshop and learn some signs!

Date: 3rd February 2024, Saturday

Time:
9.15am -10.15am (Session 1)
10.30am – 11.30am (Session 2)
11.45am – 12.45pm (Session 3)

Venue: City Sprouts, 102 Henderson Road, Singapore 159562

Cost: $20 per person                       

(Fees once paid, will not be refunded) 

Registration Link: https://shorturl.at/bhEF8

-Limited to 30 participants for each slot.
-Minimum number of participants for each slot is 10.

For any enquiries, email to dst@sadeaf.org.sg

Huat For The Deaf

🧧🐲 In the spirit of the CNY festive season, we invite you to participate in our special fundraising event, ‘Huat for the Deaf.‘ 🐲🧧

🥘🐲 For every donation of a specified amount, you’ll receive a YuSheng or CNY Goodies/Cookies of your choice, presented in the images below. 🐲🥘

💕These carefully selected Yusheng, Snacks and Hampers not only make delightful gifts for your loved ones but also contribute directly to supporting SADeaf’s beneficiaries! 👨‍👨‍👧‍👧

✨ Donations made will entitle you to a 2.5x Tax Deduction ✨

💥Order today through the Google link: https://forms.gle/yUMEWt6ZBxDPDGjF8

Email fr@sadeaf.org.sg for more enquiries!

❤️ Your kindness will resonate with the true spirit of giving during this festive season. Together, let’s make a difference in the lives of those who rely on SADeaf’s invaluable services! ❤️

👀 View Our Official Campaign Catalog: https://sadeaf.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Huat-for-the-Deaf.pdf 

#HuatForTheDeaf #SADeaf

Merdeaf Flag Day 17 Feb 2024

Dear All,

Sincere Greetings from the Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf) ! 

SADeaf has been serving close to 6000 Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing persons in the past 68 years.  Our wide range of services include social and mental health support, employment support, financial assistance, counselling, education support, early childhood intervention, hearing care, Sign language interpretation, note-taking, sign language classes, as well as Singapore’s only DeafBlind programme.

Over the years, we have strived to provide essential services, support, and opportunities that empower Deaf & Hard-of-hearing individuals to overcome challenges and lead fulfilling lives.  

As we strive steadfastly to uplift the quality of life of people with hearing loss, the journey has not been easy. The COVID-pandemic has dealt a blow to our fundraising efforts, while the needs of our clients increased. As we endeavour to expand the coverage of our services, more funds will be needed.  In particular, we plan to increase the capacity of our Early Intervention Program for young Deaf children, as well as initiate a hearing test project for elderly within the community. 

SADeaf is organising a MerDeaf Flag Day on Saturday, 17 February 2024.  We wish to appeal to your School to support our street collection effort, to allow SADeaf to not only continue with essential services, but also extend support to more people in need.

We sincerely appeal for your help, to encourage your students to join us as Flag Ambassadors, to help collect donations at various crowded locations island-wide. 

                                   Shift A:   9.30am to 2.30pm

                                   Shift B:   1pm to 6pm

We can arrange for Donation Tin/Bag Collection at venues close to your school location. 

1. Toa Payoh
2. Tampines
3. Yishun
4. Harbourfront
5. Bugis
6. Jurong East
7. Paya Lebar
8. Woodlands
9. Ang Mo Kio
10. Dhoby Ghaut

We are able to offer the following “Benefits” to your School & your Students:

a)     A 1.5 hour Life-Skill training on “Public Speaking” & “How to present yourself to win over customers/donors”, including educational info on Deaf culture, sign language & inclusivity.   

b)     Certificate of Appreciation for all volunteers

c)     2 Burger King set-meal vouchers for each student (worth $14)

d)     CCA points

Most grateful if you could indicate your interest and preferences via the Response Form attached. 

We thank you sincerely for supporting us in helping Deaf persons overcome tremendous challenges to reach their full potential.  It is only with your help, that we are able to continue with our arduous effort towards helping Deaf persons pursue their dreams.

KINDNESS IS A LANGUAGE THAT EVEN THE DEAF CAN HEAR! 

Response Form: https://sadeaf.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/MerDeaf-Flag-Day-2024-School-Reply-Form-1-5.pdf

Annex A: https://sadeaf.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Annex-A-Impact-of-Services-2.pdf

🍰 Bake For The Deaf 🍰

🎄 In the spirit of the Christmas festive season, we invite you to participate in our special fundraising event, ‘Bake for the Deaf.‘ 🍰

✨ Indulge your sweet tooth with delectable treats crafted by renowned bakers, Baker’s Brew and Simple Indulgence.✨

🍰 For every donation of a specified amount, you’ll receive a Cake or Cookie of your choice, presented in the images below. 🍰

💕These carefully selected pastries not only make delightful gifts for your loved ones but also contribute directly to supporting SADeaf’s beneficiaries! 👨‍👨‍👧‍👧

✨ Donations made will entitle you to a 2.5x Tax Deduction ✨

💥Order today through the Google link: https://forms.gle/VjMQ3hXEy4fuC9G57

❤️ Your kindness will resonate with the true spirit of giving during this festive season. Together, let’s make a difference in the lives of those who rely on SADeaf’s invaluable services! ❤️

#BakeForTheDeaf #SADeaf

✨🎄Silent Night Dining Experience🎄✨

✨🎄Silent Night🎄✨

An Extraordinary Cultural Extravaganza:

🍽️ Collaborating with 5 exquisite eateries across the Singapore region!👨‍🍳

🍴 Course Meals

📖 Exclusively Curated Sign Language Crash-Course

🧏 Immersive Deaf Culture Experience 

Join Us As We Commemorate This Festive Event! 💫

Date : 2nd – 3rd Week of December
Time: 7-9pm
Venue: Naughty Chefs, Hathaway, Flavour Fling, Grill Ninety Nine, Izakaya 🏬

Donations at a certain amount will entitle you this sensational experience!
(Contributions are 2.5x Tax Deductible)

Register via Google Forms link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jQnvT02aMQncApkPjHSS3SlgLom4Zx_59unRBzOcuiQ/edit

📞 Do feel free to contact our Senior Manager Aaron Ng at 96582419 or Sherri Tan at 96686372
✉️ Email us at fr@sadeaf.org.sg, should you require any further information.

Sharing Session on Deaf Education

Have you ever wanted to be a Teacher of the Deaf or an Educational Interpreter? Do you wonder what the job is like? Are you interested in working with deaf children? Here’s your chance to find out more!

Join us at this sharing session! Both Deaf and hearing are welcome.

Date: Friday, 27 October 2023

Time: 7.30pm – 9.00pm

Venue: Online via Zoom (the link will be sent to registered participants)

Programme

1. Briefing on qualifications & prerequisites for Deaf Education staff, by Alvan Yap, deputy director, SADeaf

2. Overview of the Bilingual-Bicultural Approach,

by Barbara D’ Cotta, training manager, SADeaf

3. Sharing by teaching/education staff

– Susanne Patrick, resource teacher, Beatty Secondary School

– Claudine Chan, specialised teacher, Mayflower Primary School

– Amirah Osman, educational interpreter, Mayflower Primary School

-Bernadette Pung, dedicated signing teacher, Mayflower Kindergarten

4. Q & A

See you there!

Register for the talk at https://forms.gle/bnwtjKbGSApykHkEA

For enquiries, please email education@sadeaf.org.sg.

The Purple Parade Contingent March

Dear Deaf and hearing friends,

This year SADeaf is joining The Purple Parade contingent march. We would like to invite you to join us in the march. We will give out a purple T shirt for your participation.

Details of event

Date – Saturday, 4 November 2023

Time – 3pm to 7pm (TBC) 

Venue – Suntec City 

Deadline: Submit by 19 October 2023.

Link – https://forms.gle/sKQ6nVCLNPY7683U8

Do whatsapp James at 96416837 for enquiries. 

Look forward to participating in the Purple Parade with SADeaf.