News & Media – The Singapore Association for the Deaf

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Jun 19

Coach’s use of sign language and technology helps deaf bowlers win

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Extracted from the Today paper dated 13 June 2019 at https://www.tnp.sg/sports/others/coachs-use-sign-language-and-technology-helps-deaf-bowlers-win Coach Liew's use of video technology and sign language...

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Jun 19

Patients reluctant to use hearing aids, unaware of ink between hearing loss and dementia

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Extracted from the Straits Times dated 18th June 2019 SINGAPORE - Mr Doraisamy Pillay brushed off his wife's concerns when...

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May 19

Harvard Law School’s first deaf-blind graduate says disability is an opportunity for innovation

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Extracted from the Straits Times dated 12 May 2019 Wong Kim Hoh - Senior Writer Haben Girma, the first deaf-blind...

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Mar 19

Full 4-part Documentary by Channel NewsAsia

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Here is extracted from the Channel NewsAsia. Four hard-of-hearing individuals – a boy going for ear surgery, a teenage athlete...

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Mar 19

A sign language performance of Gretel & Hansel is on 23 March 2019

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Gretel and our friend from The Singapore Association for the Deaf has a message for you! We'll be joined by two sign...

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Mar 19

Interview with Teo Zhi Xiong – Seasoned and Committed Staff Interpreter

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A passionate and experienced sign language interpreter, Teo Zhi Xiong shares his journey in SADeaf with Digital Senior.

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Mar 19

Making Singapore theatre accessible for different audiences

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SINGAPORE - Thirty minutes before each show of the ongoing production Not In My Lifetime?, ticketholders are invited to a...

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Feb 19

New resources for students with hearing loss in Beatty Secondary School

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Extracted from the Straits Times dated 22 February 2019. SINGAPORE - More help is at hand for Beatty Secondary School...

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Feb 19

Special needs teacher grateful for healthcare benefits

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Ms Barbara D'Cotta, a special needs teachers from SADeaf is featured during the Budget Speech. Find out about her story...

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Feb 19

Channel 8 Stories: Stephy Hg

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#我也做得到！小时候的一场高烧，让黄秀媚从此失去听觉。不过，她从不颓废，积极面对人生。8年前她还当起了化妆师。虽然一路挑战重重，但是她坚信“我也做得到！” Stephy Hg lost her sense of hearing after a high fever when she was young. However, it did not...

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Feb 19

Turn it down! Millennials’ music habit puts their hearing at risk

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A generation of music-lovers are damaging their hearing with audio players that do not limit dangerously high noise levels, the...

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Jan 19

Change in service fees (Interpretation and Notetaking)

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Due to rising operational costs, The Singapore Association of the Deaf (SADeaf) will formally introduce changes to the existing service...

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Jan 19

Doing well in O levels despite hearing loss, speech issues

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Find out more at https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/doing-well-in-o-levels-despite-hearing-loss-speech-issues

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Dec 18

Lighting Up Hearts with Rebecca Lim

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What will you be doing to create memories with your loved ones this festive season?

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Dec 18

Meet one of our Deaf talents – Ms See Hai Shu, who believes in paying it forward!

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Being deaf has never gotten in the way of Haishu's passion to help others. It was Christmas 12 years ago...

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Nov 18

Congratulations to Adrian Low on receiving the long-service award from the Peninsula Excelsior in 2017, and being the FDAWU-SHA 2018 Employee of the Year Award

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“Despite my disability, I’m glad that I am still able to pursue a fulfilling career in the housekeeping department and...

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Nov 18

It Changed My Life: Youth camp taught her to be proudly Deaf and aim high

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She lost her hearing at the age of three after an illness, but that did not stop high-achieving Low Jarn...

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Nov 18

The Nanyang Chronicle – Vol. 25 Issue 4

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Members of the public picked up some words in sign language at the International Week of the Deaf cum Awards Ceremony. (Photo by Heng Yin Yin)

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Sep 18

Deaf dancer received Outstanding Deaf Achiever Award

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Publication: Lianhe Zaobao Date: 18 September 2018 Reported by: Wang Tingting Translated by: Loke Jia Li How did a dancer...

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Sep 18

Kiddy ride company a safe haven for the deaf

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The Straits Times - 10 September 2018 Successful Deaf Entrepreneur, Mr Robert Chew who is one of the biggest operators...

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Aug 18

Helping disabled and disadvantaged cooks find the opportunity to showcase their skills

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Talent from our Deaf & Hard-of-hearing community ... Deaf baker, Ms Tay Lee Keng. Do drop by her stall at...

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Jun 18

Easy Access: Bringing theatre to the Deaf

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Easy Access: Bringing Theatre to the Deaf - Wild Times (June issue) Companies like W!LD RICE and Pangdemonium have been...

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Jun 18

Cheap & Good: Hidden gem serving light and healthy pho in Orchard Road

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3 June 2018 - The Sunday Times Featured Deaf F&B entrepreneur Anthony Teo & his Vietnamese wife Angela Thach. Rating:...

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May 18

Global Accessibility Awareness Day

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Global Accessibility Awareness Day Apple has a tremendous initiative of hosting the Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) in their Retail...

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May 18

Stephy Ng – Makeup and Hair

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Our heartiest congratulations to one of the talents from our Deaf & Hard-of-hearing community - Miss Stephy Ng - Makeup and...

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May 18

Deaf Achievers Awards 2018

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Nominations are now open for the 2018 Deaf Achiever Awards! The objectives of the Awards are: To recognise the outstanding...

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Apr 18

SGSecure: A Movement for All Communities

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The SGSecure movement empowers all of us to safeguard our community and this was more apparent at its first-ever outreach...

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Apr 18

SGSecure Talk by SADeaf: Police explained counter-terrorism messages through sign language

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Publication: Shin Min Daily News Date: 8 April 2018 Reported by: Low Choon Chyuan Translated by: Jinhua Kuek For the...

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Mar 18

Notetakers help the Deaf “hear” the world

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Notetakers help the Deaf “hear” the world Headline: Notetakers help the Deaf “hear” the world Publication: Lianhe Zaobao Date: 4...

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Feb 18

Deaf couple first met on Facebook

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Born deaf, this couple was first friends on Facebook. Now, they’re friends for life. Their first date was at an...

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Feb 18

Mainstream school takes in P1 kids with hearing loss

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They learn alongside peers at Mayflower Primary, with help from specialised teachers. Find out more at the link

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Jan 18

2nd Advisory Report from PTC

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The 1st Advisory Report published in August 2016 had 17 recommendations for an improved transport experience for various commuter groups....

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Jan 18

Making plays resonate with deaf theatre fans

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Please read more at http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/making-plays-resonate-with-deaf-theatre-fans