I am grateful to God that I am able to make good use of my gifts, enjoy my work, earn my living, and also be of service to others especially to the deaf community.
It was last September 25, 2004 when Sir Jun Celada inspired us to participate and assist in an Art Workshop called SOUND OF STROKES for the Hearing Impaired and Mute Children held at ISSI Auditorium, University of the Philippines , Diliman, Quezon City . It was a project by the UP Special Education Council in cooperation with Art Play Children's Creative Center and Deaf Links. RIDE provided the Sign Language Interpreters. The event was very successful.
By Christian F. Celada
Right after the long Christmas break, RIDE received an e-mail from Ms. Ginny Nyholm of California USA requesting sign language interpreters for his deaf brother who will be attending a wedding here in the Philippines.
Series of communications went on thru e-mails and everything was settled for the confirmation of the interpreting service RIDE may provide.
Mr. Michael S. Potian and Ms. May T. Cabutihan, two of RIDE's competent sign language interpreters were assigned to be the official interpreters to Mr. Mike Paja, a Deaf client from California USA who arrived last January 5 to attend the wedding of his cousin. Mr. Paja is the best man of the groom, a medical doctor.
The wedding took place on January 6 at the National Shrine of the Sacred Heart, San Antonio Village and the reception followed immediately at the Shangri-la Hotel, Ayala Avenue , Makati City. Mr. Potian served as the interpreter for the wedding rites and alternated with Ms. Cabutihan for the interpreting at the reception.
Congratulations to both of you! Keep up the good work and be ready for the future assignments!
Sign Language Courses for Parents 2
By Michael S. Potian
The Registry of Interpreters for Deaf Empowerment (RIDE) opens for the second time its special Sign Language Courses to parents of deaf students of its sister school, the Angeli Dei Schools.
Four parents of deaf children from preschool enrolled the Basic 1 Class under my strict supervision. These very enthusiastic parents are none other than Mrs. Elizabeth Gonzales, Mrs. Jocelyn Lim and Mr. & Mrs. Gladwyn and Dolly Gutierrez. The class started last July 21, 2004 and culminated in October of the same year. They were evaluated by Sir Jun Celada, RIDE's Chief Executive Officer.
Makati City- RIDE CEO Alfredo Celada Jr together with RIDE's Registered Sign Language Interpreters recently participated in the celebration of Persons With Disabilities Day (PWD) held at San Carlos Seminary in Makati City last Sunday, December 5, 2004. This outreach program was under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Manila in cooperation with Caritas Manila. Participants came from various SPED Schools, NGO's and other institutions catering to the marginalized sector of the society. This year's theme "Pinoy na may Kapansanan, Kapuso at Kapamilya kay Kristo” aptly described how the society should treat the differently abled as members of the Christian community.
To celebrate the spirit of sharing, we RIDE interpreters joined two separate Christmas parties last December 19, 2004 with deaf friends from Antipolo City and Marikina City respectively.
In the morning we joined the Antipolo group headed by its moderator, teacher Angie Enriquez. The party was held at the Daughters' of St. Anne Convent in Cubao, Quezon City . The sisters of the convent headed by Sr. Severina Loria, DSA sponsored the party.
RIDE EMBARKS ON NEW HEIGHTS: 1st Skills Enhancement Seminar for Registered Sign Language Interpreters
Fresh from the 1 st Skills Enhancement Seminar for Certified SL Interpreters, RIDE had finally embarked on its mission and vision to produce highly qualified SL Interpreters in the country. Were you one of those who had apprehensions after you receive your Certificate as Certified Sign language Interpreter? Worry not because RIDE does not stop to give continued services to its graduates. In fact, RIDE had been very busy lately with a lot of commitments with the different Deaf Agencies who need Interpreting Services. These activities gave exposures and skills training to better improve the competency of its pool of Certified SL Interpreters.
By Christian F. Celada
RIDE provided sign language interpreters for another year to Persons With Disabilities. Last year's celebration was held on December 4, 2005 at the Don Bosco Institute of Technology in Makati City . The celebration started with an Ecumenical Mass followed simultaneously by the Christmas program; gift giving and the medical and dental services. The theme for the celebration was “Together to Get There Year VI”. By Nemz H. Abiday
One of the most popular Christmas traditions we Filipinos love is gift-giving. During Christmas everyone tries his/her best to give something to his/her friends or love ones through a simple prayer, a Christmas card or a gift to show how he/she feels or appreciate the other person. The RIDE family, having been known for its humble service and generosity, has also developed a tradition of sharing and giving during Christmas.
Registry of Interpreters for Deaf Empowerment (RIDE) Ministry with the Deaf • IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH Concepcion , Marikina City Services provided by RIDE
Social Activities
Officiating Priests : Fr. Raymond Decipeda, MMHC Fr. Augustine Aldana, MMHC Fr. Edmond Galicia , MMHC Moderator: Roberick S. Quing Sign Language Interpreters: Jun Celada (1 st Sunday) Rick Quing (2 nd Sunday) Mike Potian (3 rd Sunday) Cris Sabayan (4 th Sunday)
• IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY PARISH
Diocese of Antipolo, Antipolo City
Services provided by RIDE
Social Activities
Officiating Priests:
Moderator: Sister Angelina Enriquez Sign Language Interpreters: Emelie Gentalian & Angie Enriquez (1 st Sunday) Emelie Gentalian & Angie Enriquez (2 nd Sunday) Mike Potian (3 rd Sunday) Emelie Gentalian & Angie Enriquez (4 th Sunday)
Signed PrescriptionBy Catherine H. Tuazon, M.D.
Welcome Year 2005! With the new year starting just a couple of days ago, many of us are deep thoughts whether we could hurdle problems that will come our way come year 2005. With the present economic situation the Philippines is in, even Asia , because of the tsunami that happened just a few days ago, we are faced with problems that even a simple Juan de la Cruz like me must go through.
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