RAPHAEL DOMINGO A Filipino Deaf Leader A presentation by the delegates from the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies Manila, Philippines
Raphael Domingo • 29 years old • Only Deaf in his family • Graduate of Certificate Program in Accounting/Bookkeeping for the Deaf (CPAD) at the DLS-CSB • Presently: Pursuing a degree program under the Deaf Learners' Preparatory Course of the DLS-CSB • Finance Administrator for the Filipino Sign Language Dictionary Project of the Philippine Federation of the Deaf • Facilitator/Trainer and Consultant for the Filipino Sign Language Learning Program at DLS-CSB • Has been a presenter/trainer at various local and international events
Active Involvement in Various Deaf Organizations • Philippine Federation of the Deaf • Filipino Sign Language Program • Filipino Deaf Visual Arts Group • Filipino Deaf Women’s Health and Crisis Center • Deaf Friendship Club
Represented the Philippines in International Conferences • National Asian Deaf Conference • Deaf Way II – The situation of Deaf People in the Philippines • 2 nd Duskin Leadership Training for Asia Pacific Disabled Persons • 9 th WFD – Asia Representations Meeting • 16 th WFD – Asia Pacific Representations Meeting • 14 th WFD – Asia Pacific Representations Meeting
Good Deeds for the Deaf Community • Assisted in the creation of the National Sign Language Committee • Improved the Sign Language Teaching Curriculum at the DLS- CSB
His Influence and Impact to the Filipino Deaf Community • First President of the Philippine Federation for the Deaf at the age of 23 • Labored for 10 years for the recognition of the Philippine Federation for the Deaf (PFD) • Continuously advocates for the rights of the Deaf in the Philippines • Serves as a role model for other young Deaf leaders • Inspires leaders all over the country and influences hearing people to work for the cause of the Deaf
Raphael as a Leader • Persistent • Patient • Hard – working • Selfless • Dedicated • Responsible • Generous
His Vision • PFD to establish linkages with different countries which will support the Filipino Deaf Community • Establishment of a Deaf Center that will provide counselling services, legal advising, and sign language training for hearing parents and advocates of Deaf people • Professionalize sign language interpreting in the Philippines
Why did we select Raphael? • Outstanding achievements • Leadership qualities • Love for the Filipino Deaf Community • Vision for the Filipino Deaf Community
Maraming Salamat Po!
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