Selamat Hari Raya!
To all our Muslim friends,
Selamat Hari Raya!
Wishing you and your family a warm and blessed Aidilfitri, showered with love, happiness and good health!
From the Management and Staff of SADeaf
Unite to overcome COVID-19
SADeaf salutes our medical professionals, cleaners and others serving on the frontlines in the midst of the COVID-19 situation in Singapore. Likewise, SADeaf staff – such as our learning support executives, sign language interpreters, notetakers, case managers and speech therapist – continue to serve our clients in schools, hospitals and at workplaces.
As the crisis has impacted on the economy and on our fundraising activities, we wish to appeal for donations from the general public. Help us by donating now so that we can stretch your donations to enable us to raise more funds to better serve our Deaf, hard-of-hearing and Deafblind community.
2.5 Times Tax Deduction
SADeaf is a registered charity and an Institutions of A Public Character (IPC); hence, all donations to SADeaf entitles you to a 2.5 times tax deduction. The more you donate, the greater your tax deduction.
Dollar-for-Dollar Bicentennial Community Fund (BCF) ending December 2020
To encourage giving during our fight against COVID-19, Donations to Institutions of a Public Character (IPCs), such as SADeaf, will continue to be matched dollar-for-dollar via the Bicentennial Community Fund until December 2020, (previously March 2020)
To qualify for this match, donations must be audited and submitted before the end of December 2020.
Thank you, in advance, for your kind donation.
Teacher of the Deaf Award 2020
Nomination Link: https://tinyurl.com/teacher-nomination-2020
About the Award
The Teacher of the Year Award is conferred annually by The Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf) to recognise the significant contributions of teachers of deaf* students.
*deaf denotes an individual with any level of hearing loss.
Eligibility
The nominees must be Singaporean.
- The nominee must be Singaporean.
- The nominee must be a full-time teacher; dedicated and willing to spare time and effort for the benefit of the deaf students in the classroom and beyond their call of duty in the previous academic year. For Primary and Secondary Schools, the previous academic year refers to the period as from January to December 2019.
- For Polytechnics and others the academic years varies, hence this is referred to the recent/ past academic term
- Only one nominee will be conferred with the “Teacher of the Year Award” every year.
Prizes
Cash vouchers, a plaque and a certificate will be presented to the winners at an Award Presentation ceremony.
Selection
The nominations will be reviewed by independent Award Vetting Panel comprising a representative from SADeaf, the Deaf Community, reputable organizations in Singapore and ex-awardees. Recommendations of the Award Vetting Panel will be submitted to the Executive Council of SADeaf for approval. Once officially approved, it will be deemed final and no further objections will be entertained.
Deaf Achievers Awards 2020
Nominations are now open for the *Deaf Achievers Awards 2020!
*deaf denotes persons with different degree of hearing loss
Award Categories:
- Outstanding Deaf Student
- Outstanding Deaf Sportsman/Sportswoman
- Special Talent
Prizes
All winners will receive cash voucher, a plaque and a certificate.
Selection Process
The nominations will be reviewed by independent Award Vetting Panel comprising a representative from SADeaf, the Deaf Community, reputable organizations in Singapore and ex-awardees. Recommendations of the Award Vetting Panel will be submitted to the Executive Council of SADeaf for approval. Once officially approved, it will be deemed final and no further objections will be entertained.
Shortlisted nominees may be required to attend an interview.
1. Outstanding Deaf Student
Nomination Submission Link: https://tinyurl.com/deaf-students-nomination-2020
The Outstanding Deaf Student Awards are conferred annually by The Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf) to recognise the achievements of deaf individuals in academic, vocational and tertiary education.
Categories
- Primary Education
- Secondary Education
- Vocational Education
- Post-Secondary and Tertiary Education (Junior Colleges, Institute of Technical Education, Polytechnics and
Universities)
Eligibility
- The nominee must be a registered client of SADeaf.
- The nominee must be a full-time student in a Primary school, Secondary school, Vocational Institute/ Training Centre or Tertiary Institution in Singapore or overseas.
- Nominations must be supported by the performance of the previous academic year:
- For Primary and Secondary Schools, this refers to the period as from January to December 2018.
- For Polytechnics and others, the academic year varies, hence this is referred to the recent/previous academic term.
- The nominee need not be the top students. An average student who has shown significant improvement will be considered.
- Evidence of active participation in co-curricular activities, community service, and leadership qualities will earn extra credits.
- Only one “Outstanding Deaf Student Award” will be conferred to each category every year.
2. Outstanding Deaf Sportsman/Sportswoman
Nomination Submission Link: https://tinyurl.com/deaf-sports-nomination-2020
The Outstanding Deaf Sportsman / Sportswoman Awards are conferred annually by The Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf) to recognise the achievements of the deaf individuals in the sports arena.
Eligibility
- The nominee must be a registered client of SADeaf.
- The nominee must have an outstanding track record(s) in sports last year. These can be evidenced by awards obtained, records of activities denoting leadership qualities or good sportsmanship.
- Only one “Outstanding Deaf Sportsman Award” and one “Outstanding Deaf Sportswoman Award” will be conferred every year.
3. Special Talent
Nomination Submission Link: https://tinyurl.com/Deaf-talent-2020
The Special Talent Award is conferred annually by SADeaf to recognise a deaf individual who has demonstrated exceptional achievements, that no other deaf has ever done or dared to do, and that he/she does not fit in any other award category.
Eligibility
- The nominee must be a registered client of SADeaf.
- The nominee must have an outstanding track record(s) in non-academic and non-sport activities. These should be evidenced by awards obtained, proven record of leadership, etc.
- Previous year awardee will not qualify.
- Only one nominee will be conferred the “Outstanding Special Talent” award.
Easing of Circuit Breaker Measures
The Circuit Breaker measures will be gradually eased from 5 May, paving the way for certain businesses to resume operations. Here’s a video on the business services that are permitted to operate on 5 May and what will be allowed after 12 May.
Measures may change, watch the news for updates.
(Video length: 3min 16s. In SgSL with English captions. To read the captions, click on “CC” icon on the bottom right of the frame)
May Day Message – Sign language interpretation ‘live’ broadcast on MediaCorp Channel 5.
30 April 2020 – Tonight’s May Day message is the first to have real-time sign language interpreters allowed on Channel 5 live broadcast!
Zach Tay, Staff interpreter from the Singapore Association for the Deaf appears in a small box beside Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong for the May Day 2020 Message.
Since the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) on 30th November 2012, The Singapore Association for the Deaf has been advocating for the provision of Sign Language Interpreters and Subtitles in all national broadcast.
The promise to provide full access to the Deaf Community has been fulfilled progressively by states parties. According to a report from the Straits Times, National Rally 2012 was the first time Sign Language Interpreters were featured for a national broadcast. In 2012, sign language interpreters were being featured on webcast instead of the national broadcast and no subtitles were available. Looking back, SADeaf has come a long way.
SADeaf will continue with our advocacy efforts to make Singapore a more inclusive place for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing and Deafblind community in Singapore.
Home – By SADeaf’s Deaf Education Department, in Singapore Sign Language
We know what “Home” sounds like. But what does it look like?
Enjoy this lovely, unique and heartfelt version of the Singaporean classic “Home”, as performed in Singapore Sign Language!
Performed – where else, at home! – by SADeaf’s Deaf Education department staff, the deaf students they serve in mainstream schools, as well as the students’ families and their teachers from the mainstream schools, this is a tribute to all our frontline and essential workers.
Sing along, and sign along!
(Video length: 3min 48s. Sung in English. Performed in SgSL. With English captions.)
Interview with CAPITAL 95.8
Updated, 1 May: We wish to update that the interview has been brought forward to 10am by the radio station. Hence, there will not be any interviews at 12.15pm and 12.40pm as originally stated.
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Capital 95.8FM will be doing an interview with Mr. Lai Siu Fai, SADeaf’s Senior Audiology Manager.
Date: 1 May 2020, Friday
Time: Part 1 – 12.15pm, Part 2 – 12.40pm
The interview will cover topics such as:
– What is hearing loss
– Age related hearing loss
– Hearing assessment
– Hearing aids
Extension of Circuit Breaker till 1 June
On 21 April 2020, our Prime Minister announced even tighter measures and updates during the Circuit Breaker period. Please watch this video to find out how these new measures will affect you.
Remember… Stay home. Stay safe. Stay united!
