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The Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf)

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What does The Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf) do?

The Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf), established in 1955, is a charitable organization dedicated to serving the Deaf and Hard-of-hearing community in Singapore. Their services include sign language interpretation, hearing care, job support, counselling, deaf education, and advocacy. SADeaf's mission is to enhance the quality of life for this community and facilitate their integration into society. The organization is supported by prominent institutions such as the National Council of Social Service (NCSS), Community Chest of Singapore, Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), and Ministry of Education (MOE). SADeaf also maintains international affiliations with the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) and local connections to Children's Charities Association (CCA)

Founded

1984

People

tan kian wah, wong ee kean, eric hao chun tseng, lee sze ying sheena, yan ziyun jasmine, leong chooi kien annabelle, tan pang toon, ong teck boon edwin, townrow ian hugh alan, chan sek wai

Causes

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Highlights

  • Donations are tax-deductible
  • Registered Charity
  • Established since 1984
  • Published yearly Annual Reports

Society Impact

  • Improving quality of life for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals by providing services such as sign language interpretation, hearing care, job support, counselling, education, and advocacy.
  • Enabling integration into society through various programs and initiatives that promote inclusion and accessibility.
  • Supporting the Deaf community in Singapore for over 60 years, making it a well-established and trusted organization within the community.
  • Collaborating with local and international organizations such as National Council of Social Service (NCSS), Community Chest of Singapore, Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), Ministry of Education (MOE), World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) and Children's Charities Association (CCA).
  • Raising awareness about deaf

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