SADeaf Business Continuity Plan
In view of the conravirus situation and Singapore raising its disease outbreak alert to Orange, The Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf) will be implementing our Business Continuity Plan with effect from 11 February 2020.
SADeaf staff will be split into two teams which will alternate between working from home and working at the office. Despite this, we will strive to ensure that our services remain accessible and unaffected as far as possible.
Please note our operating hours till further notice:
* SADeaf will be open daily from Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm.
* Our night office service on Wednesdays till 9pm also remains unchanged.
* The Hearing Care Centre (HCC) will operate daily from Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm. Sessions after office hours are available by appointment booking only. There will not be any consultation on Saturday. Kindly contact HCC to make an appointment via https://sadeaf.org.sg/service/hcc/.
Thank you, in advance, for your patience and understanding!
Purple Care Project
Watch as 2 Deaf talents, Mairah and Isabelle, take on their first challenge as Purple Tea ambassadors. Support them in their journey, from learning about the benefits of Purple Tea to capturing the goodness of this tea in a 1-hour social media challenge. They will have to generate 2 creative Facebook posts at the end of this challenge.
Show them your support and Like these 2 posts that will be published on Asia Farm Purple Tea Facebook page. Look out for the posts.
Support the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community with your generous giving at: sadeaf.org.sg/donate
#PurpleCareProject #AsiaFarm #PurpleTea #SADeaf #PurpleTea4u
Announcement on the Coronavirus Virus
Due to the Novel Coronavirus spread, and MOH’s directive, there will be no activity and event to be held at SADeaf on 8 February 2020. We will notify you on Monday regarding your events/activities. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
By management of SADeaf
SADeaf signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Future Of Work (FOW)
SADeaf signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Future Of Work (FOW) on 7 February 2020 to collaborate on a lifelong learning and job matching project for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community and other Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The MOU was signed by SADeaf’s Executive Director Ms Judy Lim and FOW’s CEO Dr Neo Kin Kah, and witnessed by Principal Social Worker Mr Kelvin Tan.
SADeaf’s Ambassador – Grab, announced relief measures for drivers partners quarantined for coronavirus
Grab hosted some 1200 private-hire vehicle drivers and food delivery riders to a Chinese New Year celebration on 6 February 2020 at the Suntec Convention Centre. During the celebration, Grab’s Country Head (Singapore) Mr Yee Wee Tang announced Grab drivers and food delivery riders who have been placed under quarantine orders due to the novel coronavirus will receive a care package aimed at alleviating their loss of income while they are unable to work.
In addition, the government announced on Saturday (1 February 2020) that quarantined drivers will receive additional financial relief.
Grab and the National Private Hire Vehicles Association (NPHVA) also announced a partnership to provide Grab Driver-Partner Training kit – a curated set of training courses to equip Grab’s driver-partners with the necessary skill sets to drive safely and stay relevant in today’s changing business environment.
SADeaf Lunar New Year Celebration 2020
The Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf) celebrated Lunar New Year 2020 with our Deaf clients and members on 1 Feb 2020 at the association. Joining the fun were the Association’s President Mr Martin Marini, Vice-President Mr Gregory Wee, Honorary Treasurer Mr Jeremy Chan, Executive Director Ms Judy Lim, together with volunteers from NUS. It was indeed a fun-filled afternoon amid a group lou hei, games, a sumptuous buffet, performances from Signifique, and a blessed draw. Congrats to Mr Tyrone Teo, who walked away with the first prize, a big hamper sponsored by Sadeaf’s Ambassador Asia Farm F&B Pte Ltd.
Vist out Facebook Page for more photos!
Community Interpreter Recruitment 2020
Community Interpreters refer to our pool of interpreters who take on assignments on an ad hoc basis and receive honorariums.
The Deaf Access Service Department will be recruiting *Community Interpreters. Visit https://tinyurl.com/CIrecruitment for more information.
The Purple Care Project
SADeaf and Asia Farm F&B Pte Ltd are collaborating on the Purple Care Project to encourage inclusivity in employment.
Stay tuned to our 3-part short video featuring our two Deaf talents, Mairah & Isabelle, as they overcome three challenges!
Advisory on the Wuhan Virus Outbreak
24 January 2020 – Singapore confirms the first case of Wuhan virus, a new coronavirus that has sickened hundreds of people and killed at least 17. Here’s what you should do.
Happy Lunar New Year 2020
The Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf) wishes you a happy and blessed Lunar New Year 2020. May your year be filled with abundant blessings, good health and happiness.
Blessed Lunar New Year 2020!
新加坡聋人协会祝贺大家新年快乐幸福，大吉大利。祝您新的一年，身体健康、万事如意 、合家同乐。
2020年农历新年蒙福！