TINIG KAMAY PROGRAM

Tinig Kamay a Filipino term which means “voice of the hand” promotes meaningful interaction between hearing and deaf students through teaching of sign language. Sign language clubs were established in Miriam College Grade School (The Salinkamay Club) and High School (Boses Kamay Club) and Ateneo High School (Usap Kamay Club). On top of the sign language lessons given to hearing students, interaction activities such as camps, sportsfest, and peer tutoring are also held.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

Talks and presentations, tri-media exposures and sign language workshops among others are conducted to promote awareness of the deaf in the mainstream of society. Activities highlighting the advocacy program include:

• Sign language workshops in schools
• International and National conventions
• Alternative Classroom Experience
• Seminars
• Active participation in the annual Deaf Awareness Week Celebration

• Theater and fashion shows
• Sports Festivals
• Exhibits
• Camps

Outreach

With the help of other organizations, the Center holds ear care, dental and medical missions to deaf students and their parents and teachers.
Book donations and solicitations of educational materials are carried for distribution to public schools with programs for the hearing impaired.

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