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Community Interpreters refer to our pool of interpreters who take on assignments on an ad hoc basis with remuneration.

Interpreters are allies of the Deaf community providing equal access to information through quality interpreting to empower Deaf individuals to achieve a better quality of life and better integrate/contribute to the society.

Recruitment is from now till 31 October 2022. If you are interested to join us, please check out the link: tinyurl.com/CIRecruit2022

For any enquiries, feel free to contact terp-service@sadeaf.org.sg.

Dear SADeaf clients,
You are invited to a ‘fireside chat’ session with SADeaf president Eric Tseng on Saturday, 24 September 2022.

This is meant to be a small gathering, in a more casual setting, for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing in our community to share issues of concern and raise suggestions with Eric and the management.

There will also be a short talk by IMDA on digital access schemes for persons with disabilities.

Lunch will be provided.

Looking forward to seeing you!

Note: Seats are limited. Registration is open to SADeaf clients and is on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Please register via this link or use the QR code in the poster below.

The annual International Week of Deaf People (IWDP) is here again!

As part of SADeaf’s IWDP celebrations, we will be hosting various programmes daily from 19 to 24 September.

Among these are the following talks:

a. “Don’t feel sorry for my deaf parents, communicate with them”
Christophe Tay will share on his family’s journey as a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults).

b. A bilingual approach to the education of young deaf children: SgSL and English
Barbara D’Cotta, a veteran educator, will share on how becoming bilingual in the national sign language and the written language of one’s country of residence is a fundamental right for deaf children.

c. About the World Federation of the Deaf Regional Secretariat for Asia Youth Section (WFD RSA YS) and Youth Work
Yew Hau En served as the secretary for the RSA YS from 2016 to 2021 and is currently the advisor to the new board. She will share knowledge and experiences on youth issues and connecting Deaf youth in Asia.

d. Learning (to love) sign language
Alvan Yap shares about his 20-year journey from a mainstream school background to being in and part of the Deaf community via Singapore Sign Language.  

e. SgSL storytelling workshop
Randy Chew, a Deaf actor from the former HI! Theatre, will be sharing his acting experiences and pointers.

Note: All IWDP talks are held ‘live’ at the SADeaf Hall, at 27 Mountbatten Road Singapore 397998. The timing for each talk is from 7.30pm to 8.30pm (including Q&A segment). You can walk in without having to register. These talks will also be streamed ‘live’ online, and recordings will be made available after the event.

See you soon!

Please note there will be only one staff on duty at the SADeaf counter and Community Service (CS) department on Friday, 1 July 2022. Please avoid coming down for walk-in services as much as possible.

Clients requiring assistance can contact the Community Service team at info@sadeaf.org.sg. For other contact options, please go to: https://sadeaf.org.sg/contact-us/

The Hearing Care Center will be closed on Friday, 1 July 2022. All clients with prior appointments have been informed.

This is for the safety of clients and staff. One of our CS department staff had tested positive for Covid-19 on 30 June 2022 evening, and had close/prolonged contact with staff in these departments earlier that day.

All affected clients and staff had been informed and would do self monitoring. All affected staff would be working from home during this time. (Note the staff on duty at the CS counter on 1 July had no contact with the Covid-positive staff.)

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

The annual Deaf Achievers Awards, organised by the Singapore Association for the Deaf, seek to recognise the outstanding achievements of individuals from the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

Nominations are now open till Sunday, 31 July 2022.
 
Award Categories
Outstanding Deaf Students
Teacher of the Year
Outstanding Deaf Sportsman/Sportswoman
Special Talent
 
Prizes
Winners will receive a cash voucher, a plaque and a certificate.

• Outstanding Deaf Student (Primary Education) – $300
• Outstanding Deaf Student (Secondary Education) – $400
• Outstanding Deaf Student (Vocational Institute/ Training Centres) – $400
• Outstanding Deaf Student (Tertiary Education) – $500
• Special Talent – $500
• Outstanding Deaf Sportsman – $500
• Outstanding Deaf Sportswoman – $500
• Teacher of the Year – $500

Selection Procedures
The nominations will be reviewed by an independent Award Vetting Panel comprising representative(s) from SADeaf, member(s) of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community, reputable organisations in Singapore and ex-awardees. The 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.

Shortlisted nominees may be required to attend an interview and will be informed if so.
 

1. Outstanding Deaf Student
The Outstanding Deaf Student Awards recognise the achievements of deaf and hard-of-hearing students at different education levels. The award is presented in the form of a plaque together with a certificate to the winning candidates from four categories: Primary Schools; Secondary Schools; Post-Secondary and Tertiary Institutions; and Vocational Institutes/Training Centres.

Categories
Primary Education (primary schools)
Secondary Education (secondary schools)
Vocational Education (Mountbatten Vocational School, etc)
Post-Secondary and Tertiary Education (Junior Colleges, Institutes of Technical Education, Polytechnics and Universities)

Criteria

• 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 Post-Secondary/Tertiary Institution in Singapore.
• The nominee must either show evidence of excellent academic results or shown substantial academic improvement in the previous full academic year.
• Nominees need not be a top student; a student who has shown significant improvement from the previous full academic year will be considered. For nominees who wish to submit based on this criterion, please submit the previous two full academic years’ results.
• Nominations must be supported by proof of academic performance of the previous year: January to December 2020 for primary and secondary school students; most recent or previous full academic terms for students from other educational institutions.
• Evidence of active participation in co-curricular activities, community service, and leadership qualities will earn extra credit.
• Only one “Outstanding Deaf Student Award” will be conferred in each category every year.

Click on this link for nomination of Outstanding Deaf Student Awards.

2. Teacher of the Year
The award is presented in the form of a plaque together with a certificate to any teacher or educator (including the principal of the school) who is deemed to have contributed to the academic and personal welfare of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing students during the previous full academic year.

Criteria

• Nominees must be Singaporeans or Permanent Residents.
• Only one “Teacher of the Year Award” will be conferred each year.
• Teachers who have previously been nominated or awarded for the Teacher of the Year Award can be re-nominated.
• The award vetting panel will call for an interview when two or more promising candidates are identified during the selection process.

Click on this link for nomination of Teacher of the Year Award.

3. Outstanding Deaf Sportsman/Sportswoman Award

The award is presented in the form of a plaque together with a certificate to the winning Deaf or Hard of Hearing Sportsman and Deaf Sportswoman who have distinguished performance in sports activities the previous full year. These can be evidenced by sports awards obtained, records and activities denoting leadership qualities or good sportsmanship.

Criteria

• Nominees must be registered clients of SADeaf.
• Only one “Outstanding Deaf Sportsman Award and one “Outstanding Deaf Sportswoman Award” will be conferred each year.
• The outstanding sportsman/sportswoman must have:
• – participated at constituency level sports or school level or national level or public competition.
• – Won a medal (either gold, silver, bronze or come in either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd)
• – Nominee who possesses leadership qualities (through evidence of leadership roles) will be considered.
• The outstanding candidate who achieved the highest number of active participation with medals won in either one particular sport or various sports activities will qualify for the award.
• The award vetting panel will call for an interview when two or more promising candidates are identified during the selection process.

One winner from either the Outstanding Deaf Student Award, Outstanding Deaf Sportsman/Sportswoman Award or Special Talent Award will be invited to sit in the Award Vetting Panel the following year.

Click on the this link for nomination of Sporting Awards.

4. Special Talent
The Special Talent Award recognises a Deaf or hard-of-hearing individual who has demonstrated exceptional achievements which do not fit in any other award category. The award is presented in the form of a plaque together with a certificate.

Criteria

• The nominee must be a registered client of SADeaf.
• The nominee must have attained achievements in areas such as performing  arts (performing, visual, literary, etc), culinary, business, career, or any other areas, but excluding academic and sporting achievements. These should be evidenced by awards obtained, proven record of leadership, etc.
• The previous year’s awardee will not be eligible.
• Only one “Outstanding Special Talent” award will be given each year.

Click on this link for nomination of Special Talent Award.

For enquiries, please e-mail: ca@sadeaf.org.sg