"Accessibility for Deaf people is not about the physical obstacles but the barriers lie in lack of access to information and communication. Sign language interpretation guarantees the right of Deaf people to live in equality with the rest of society. Access to communication and information is essential for Deaf people as stated in the United Nations - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), of which the Philippines is a signatory. To enable the deaf to live independently and participate fully in all aspects of life, state parties shall take appropriate measures to provide professional sign language interpreters. "
May 21, hearing or deaf interpreters and sign language enthusiasts gathered together to first ever National General Assembly of Sign Language Interpreters in the Philippines held at CAP Development Center, Makati City. The gathering aims to establish a national association of Sign Language Interpreters for the Deaf in the Philippines.The theme of the event is: "Towards Professionalization of Sign Language Interpreting."
DLS-CSB's Silent Steps rendered the doxology.
Ms Raquel Corpuz introduced the keynote speaker.
Keynote speaker is Liza Martinez, Ph.D., Director of the Philippine Deaf Resource Center
with interpreter Ms. Febe Sevilla.
Dean Nicky Perez was host with Ms. Jerly Ann Villanueva as her interpreter.
Mr. Domingo discussed "Deaf Human Rights and Sign Language Interpreters".
Mr. Alfredo Celada, Jr., C.E.O. of the Philippine Association of Interpreters for Deaf Empowerment, discussed "Establishing a National Association of Sign Language Interpreters." Jun Jun Sevilla interpreting.
Dr. Liza Martinez moderating the discussion on Creating a Vision.
An open forum followed afterwards.
Voting for representatives followed after.
People behind the scenes. Thank you for making the event a success!
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