DepEd Dialogue on use of Filipino Sign Language in Deaf education 12 September 2011

The Dialogue between the Deaf and the Department of Education [Watch the video]

PDRC Statement [download]
Philippine Federation of the Deaf Resolution [download ]
Philippine Coalition on U.N. CRPD Statement [download]
University of the Philippines Anthropology Dept [download]

Commentary:
The right of the Deaf to their language
L.Martinez, Philippine Daily Inquirer
17 September 2011
[Link]

24 September 2011 (Conclusion)
[Link]

E-grp: deafeducationwatchphils@yahoogroups.com
A discussion forum  for:

1. Advocating for the use of Filipino Sign Language (FSL) as the first language in Deaf education, and the teaching of literacy  reading and writing) in a second language;
2. Pushing for the recognition of FSL as the national sign language
3. Promoting the entry of FSL signer / Deaf teachers into the formal and informal programs/ bureaus of the Department of Education