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The Deaf Leadership Forum: "Inspire One Another"

Article by: Mackie Calbay

Deaf Advocacy Coordinator

DLS-­CSB SDEAS

Edited by: Marina Viktoria De Los Reyes

Monday afternoon of December 2, 2013, the first Deaf Leadership forum, which was hostedby the Philippine Federation of the Deaf (PFD) in partnership with the Discovering DeafWorlds (DDW), was held at the School of Design and Arts Amphitheater, SDA Building, DeLa Salle-­College of Saint Benilde. PFD invited several DDW Filipino and American delegatesto be panelists of the event. The aim was to share the experiences of the cross-­culturalexchange in EMPOWER Program of DDW, and the inspirational messages of leaders to theaudience.

Eleven American delegates of DDW visited the Philippines as part of the U.S. Department ofState Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs cooperative EMPOWER grant, whichsupports cross-­cultural capacity building exchanges projects from November 15 -­ December4, 2013. This is in partnership with the Philippine Federation of the Deaf, Inc. (PFD).

DDW American delegates who visited the country learned many splendid things, resources,and cultures, and they were also able to understand the disability rights issues in thePhilippines. During the Deaf Leadership Forum, the delegates shared what they learnedduring the learning sessions, deeply discussed, and contributed ideas on how to improveeducation, organization, and leadership for the Deaf people and community in the Philippines.

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Davin Searls, Executive Director of Discovering Deaf Worlds, delivers a key message forthe Deaf Leadership Forum.

Leonides Sulse, Chairperson, Center for Academic of School of Deaf Education andApplied Studies, De La Salle-­College of Saint Benilde

According to Leonides Sulse, "Proactive leadership is about being an empowering leader, acoach and about establishing strong performance standards, the leader who can lead andsupport with heart to the community and actively work together with actions on their goals."

Rey Alfred Lee, President of Philippine Federation of the Deaf, hosted the Deaf Leadership Forum.

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Jamie Munro, Past President, Advocacy Services for Abused Deaf Victims and Managerof Programming Operations, Harris Interactive.

Jamie Munro said in his message, "as an EMPOWER participant, this experience has been

a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me. The US team is comprised of nine amazing

individuals with diverse backgrounds. We really teamed up well with the Filipino deaf

community members, especially with the leaders from the PFD group. Together, I have

come to realize that the fight for deaf human rights and accessibility is truly a universal

cause and we are in this together. We in the US may be further along, but we also need help

from our friends around the world to advance their cause as well. Also, I have found the

Filipino Sign Language to be a truly beautiful language that stands on its own. It is unique

and separate from the American Sign Language that we use in the States. In fact, it has

made me more appreciative of different languages and the need to preserve our cultural

right to our own language."

Allie Rice, Youth Programs Coordinator, National Association of the Deaf

Yvette Apurado-­Bernardo, Vice-­President of Philippine Sports Federation of the Deafand Filipino Deaf Women’s Health and Crisis Center

Patrick Bryan Ablaza, Core Team of DDW-­PFD, active supporter of the Philippine Federationof the Deaf Youth Section, said "The Philippine Federation of the Deaf (PFD) works to haveequal human, linguistic, cultural and legal rights for Deaf people in the Philippines. But thesecannot be attained by PFD alone. We need your help and support. Stand up for your rights

now."

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Heather Harker, Director of Consulting and Executive Transitions, Third Sector NewEngland and Board Member of Gallaudet University.

Heather Harker also shared her sincere thoughts. "The two key points that either happened during the forum or in the discussion afterwards are the following:

1. the Philippines should not simply replicate and copy ideas from other parts of the world (whether it be a deaf education curriculum or something else), rather, it is ideal to learn from what has worked best in different places around the world and then create something NEW that will work best for the Philippines and the unique history, culture and situation in the Philippines;; and

2. the best thing about a cultural exchange is the relationships that emerge from the experience because it is social capital that strengthens deaf communities and organizations around the world, and relationships 'live' beyond any program or grant. Hope that helps! and I guess one more thing is that there are things that the Philippines is doing better than the US and I hope to bring some of those ideas back to my work and deaf community here in the US. One example of that is the dedication of the leaders and also the collaboration and consideration of other cultures' leadership," she said.

George Lintag, General-­Secretary, Philippine Federation of the Deaf

Julie Schafer, Director of Public Policy and Advocacy, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

Raphy Domingo, Coordinator, Education Access for the Deaf, Center for Education Accessand Development, said, "Being a leader is not about having the same person on top but

having the same vision and passion for the Deaf community." He emphasized that leadersmust inspire one another and support PFD's goals.

Sarah Houge, International Development Worker and Certified Deaf Interpreter, and ChristieOng, Contract Administrator, Defense Contract Management Agency, are sharing about their

reflection and learning in the cross-­cultural exchange.

Rowella Tanjusay-­Par, Deaf Faculty and Mackie Calbay, Deaf Advocacy Coordinator are alsosharing about their reflection and learning in the cross-­cultural exchange.

SDEAS Silent Steps showed the Filipino dance "Niyog-­Niyogan"

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Successful DDW Filipino and American Delegates

Lastly, Deaf Leadership forum emphasizes the important words to the audience that theymust keep in their minds and hearts,"leader does not only lead but must also be willing toserve the Filipino Deaf Community." Those who serve towards people change, who nurturethe values of the Deaf children and youth, and who give positive attitudes and influences forthe issues and awareness, make good Deaf leaders;; they guide groups and communities andencourage teamwork as well. Their strength as leaders is not for fame nor power but for beinggreat role models.

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, youare a leader." ~ John Quincy Adams

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