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September 27, 2011

IMPORTANT PRESS CONFERENCE ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2011!

The Committee on Deaf Education – Newfoundland and Labrador applauds the Liberal Party Platform which states:

SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

A New Liberal Government will re-open the School for the Deaf, over a two-year period, working closely with parents and related groups and organizations.

This policy recognizes the demonstrable needs of the Deaf Community in this Province. It also recognizes the need to consult with parents and with the Deaf Community in developing and providing programs to meet the needs of all the Deaf children of the Province and not just those who are able to profit from educational programs with minimal support.

We would like to express our appreciation to Mr. Alyward for his initiative in setting this priority to reopen the School for the Deaf. We were impressed that he took personal interest very early in his role as Leader of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador.

The announcement of the policy to reopen the School for the Deaf is very recent, but we have already received positive comments from Deaf leaders and organizations not only in this Province, but nationally and internationally.  The reopening of the School for the Deaf would do much to restore the good name of this Province which was badly damaged by the decision to close the school in the first place.

We look forward to the day that the School for the Deaf is reopened and the recognition that decisions affecting the Deaf Community should be taken in concert with the Deaf Community and not by those who purport to know our needs better than we do.

Committee On Deaf Education (NL)

Bryan Johnson, Chair
John Reade
Chad Greenham
Cathy Bennett
Jim Roots
Darryl Hackett
Nicole Marsh

The link of Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador Election platform on Education is: http://nlliberals.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Education.pdf

Newfoundland and Labrador NDP Election Platforn on Deaf Education (Page 19):

"Commission a report to determine the need for a school for the Deaf, including the role the school played as a social and cultural centre for Deaf adults."

The link of the NL NDP election plaform is: http://nl.ndp.ca/sites/default/files/NDP_Plan_2011.pdf

Newfoundland and Labrador Progressive Conservative Election on Deaf Education (Page 68)

"We recognize that persons who are deaf and communicating using American Sign Language share a unique culture and should have regular opportunities to interact with others who sharing the American Sign Language. We will work to facilitate these opportunities. Students who are deaf or hard of hearing are being fully integrated in the school system with their peers. Supports are being provided in the classroom to facilitate communication and learning."

The link of NL PC Election Platform is: http://newenergynl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/PC-Blue-Book_Web.pdf

June 12, 2011

Our advertisement in Newfoundland Herald!

Please click this PDF copy for viewing.

March 27, 2011

Support NL Deaf Educaiton!

Last summer, the government of Newfoundland and Labrador closed the Newfoundland School for the Deaf (NSD). No consultation was held with the community. No experts in Deaf education were consulted. No warning was given. No alternatives were offered.

Deaf children in NL were shoved into mainstream schools without any support services. The Minister of Education stonewalled all inquiries and protests. He ignored the hundreds of Deaf education experts and consumers who expressed anger and concern for the children.

We are not giving up! We are working to raise funds to fight back. We want an independent inquiry into why Deaf experts, educators, parents, graduates, and consumers were deliberately excluded from the process that decided to close NSD. We want an independent inquiry into what has happened to NL's 199 deaf children.

Please support the fight for Deaf education and Deaf children! Go to this link: Donate to make an on-line donation to help fund the battle

Check Newfoundland Herald for our latest ad!

Newfoundland Herald will publish our latest ad and check them on the newstand on March 28th for their April 3rd edition. Click our latest ad for downloading/viewing.

March 21, 2011

NL NDP Leader Lorraine Michael expresses support for Deaf Education.

March 20, 2011

We release our first newspapers ad in the Telegram!

Please click this newspapers ad to download/view.

Bravo, John Reade!

Newfoundland School for the Deaf Roundtable III

The Newfoundland and Labrador Association of the Deaf is hosting the latest NSD Roundtable III on March 24, 2011 from 7 to 9:00 p.m. at the HUB on 21 Merrtmeeting road. Please be there to show your support and/or concerns with the committee.

Please click this flyer.

Support Deaf New York Action!

Deaf New York Action have fought against Governor Andrew Cuomo's deep budget cuts on 4201 schools which means school for the Deafs, Blind, and other physical disabled. We strongly urge you to support their cause and fight to stop these budget cuts from becoming a reality. Visit their Deaf NY Action or Facebook group.

Welcome to our new website!

This web template is temporary for the time being until the permanent web template is brought in to replace it. Please bear with us with this template. Our new and permanent web template will feature the message/discussion forum where we can discuss on any issues which concerns on Deaf children and the quality of education in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.