Manila Christian Computer Institute for the Deaf

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Manila Christian Computer Institute for the Deaf Foundation, Inc.
Motto: Opening new doors of opportunity for the deaf in the Philippines through computer education
Established: 1993
Type: special technical (computer) school for the deaf
Location: 807 Aurora Blvd., Cubao Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Colors: Blue and white
Nickname: MCCID
Website: www.mccid.edu.ph

Manila Christian Computer Institute for the Deaf (MCCID) is a non-sectarian, post-secondary, Christian foundation school for the deaf in the Philippines authorized by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Philippines) (TESDA) to offer non-degree computer and other technical training programs.

It is also the first and only institute in the Philippines authorized by the government through TESDA to offer sign language and interpreting programs as well as courses for the deaf.

Manila Christian Computer Institute for the Deaf Foundation, Inc. was incorporated on September 9, 1993 by the Securities and Exchange Commission (Philippines) (SEC) as a non-stock, non-profit foundation. It was through the idea of two young Christian computer professionals, one hearing and one deaf, decided to make their dream of establishing an educational institution that focuses on improving the computer skills of the deaf.

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[edit] Programs

These are the courses available for the deaf as authorized by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority.

  • Diploma in Arts and Computer Design Technology - 3 years
  • Diploma in Business Technology - 3 years
  • Diploma in Business and Entrepreneurship - 3 years
  • Certificate in Sign Language and Interpreting - 1 year
  • Computer Software Operations Technology - 5 months

[edit] The school offers

MCCID Building Facade
MCCID Building Facade

MCCID offers the following services to the students:

  • Christian Values and proper work ethics for the future Deaf employee;
  • Specially designed curricula and strict training to meet the industry standards;
  • Highly skilled and award winning trainers and instructors;
  • TESDA Scholarship grants[1] for qualified Deaf students (High School honorees);[2]
  • Latest facilities like Local Area networks (LAN), high speed Personal Computers and Servers as well as up-to-date applications;[3]
  • Internet advantage using high speed DSL connection and providing personal e-mails using "studentname@mccid.edu.ph"[4] and web pages;
  • Custom-made laboratory manuals and imported computer books;
  • Sign Language instructions by encouraging the use of the Filipino Sign Language;[5]
  • Guidance and career counseling;
  • Guaranteed job placement programs for qualified Deaf graduates;
  • Inter-school as well as national computer skills competition training programs;[6]
  • Livelihood and skills seminars and workshops provided by government institutions (TESDA, DOST, NCWDP) as well as other private organizations;
  • Sports and recreational activities

[edit] Mission/Beliefs

MCCID is conceptualized on the belief that every deaf individual is capable of doing jobs that hearing people do and that his handicap is not a hindrance to attain what is required in working at any type of environment.

The principal aim of MCCID is to assist the hearing impaired in getting a better chance to compete for employment, education and other opportunities like every other citizen in the Philippines.

[edit] Objectives

Its specific objectives are:[7]

  • to establish a training institution that upholds Christian beliefs and values at work, social interaction and personality development;
  • to help the deaf, regardless of economic status, gain access to better employment in the field of computer and computer work applications through technical education;
  • to give additional training to improve his computer skill competencies that can be compared to existing industry standards;
  • to provide job assistance and placement for qualified graduates for domestic employment;
  • to develop relevant and appropriate computer based curriculum and instructional materials for the deaf;
  • to assist in the development of sign language for science and technology terms;
  • to provide scholarships and free training seminars to qualified hearing impaired, and
  • to help in the dissemination of information about deafness, deaf people and their culture.

[edit] First in the Philippines

This "Silent Word" Comic Strip was first published in September 11, 2006 in Manila Bulletin Comics Section. It was created by Dianne Barcelona.
This "Silent Word" Comic Strip was first published in September 11, 2006 in Manila Bulletin Comics Section. It was created by Dianne Barcelona.

MCCID is

  • the first and currently the only post-secondary technical institute for the deaf authorized by the Philippine government.[8]
  • the first and only institute authorized by the government to offer a sign language course in the Philippines.[9]
  • the first institute for the deaf that includes Deaf Culture as part of its curriculum.[10]
  • the first school in the Philippines that published a series of comic strip focusing on deaf persons debuting in September 11, 2005.[11][12]
  • the first institute in the Philippines that is accepted as a member of the Convention of American Instructors for the Deaf (est. 1851) in 1995.[13]
  • the first observer and advocates of Web accessibility among deaf organizations during the Interregional Seminar and Regional Demonstration Workshop on ICT Accessibility attended by delegates from Asia and the Pacific.[14]
  • the first institute that published a book on Web Accessibility entitled "Basic Web Accessibility Guide for Filipinos.[15]
This "Basic Web Accessibility Guide for Filipinos" book is the first one published by MCCID.ISBN 978-97194017-0-4
This "Basic Web Accessibility Guide for Filipinos" book is the first one published by MCCID.
ISBN 978-97194017-0-4

MCCID students were

  • the first deaf person (Ervin Reyes)[16] to win the Bronze Medal in Web Page Design Category during the 6th International Abilympics Skills Competition held in New Delhi, India last November 2003.[17]
  • the first deaf person to win the Gold Medal during the 10th Philippine National Skills Competition in Web Page Design category last September 2001.[18]
  • the first deaf person to win the Bronze Medal during the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) information technology (IT) camp in the information search category in Seoul, Korea last 2002.[19]
  • the first deaf recipient of 2004 Academic Excellence Award in National Capital Region awarded by TESDA.[20]
  • the first deaf group who received four Gold Medals of Excellence during the twelfth Philippine National Skills Competition last December 2005.[21][22]
  • the first deaf group that represented the country in the seventh International Abilympics Skills Competition to be held in Shizuoka, Japan in November 2007.[23]
  • the first deaf person ever worked in Malacanang Palace with the Office of the Philippine President.[24]
  • the first 100% pass rate in Data Encoding Skills Certification Exam among deaf sector conducted by TESDA 2003.[25][26]

MCCID Online Website is

[edit] Government/Industry Linkages

In order to enhance the training component of MCCID, the following government agencies and private organizations forged a collaboration and partnership with the school.[32]

[edit] References

  1. ^ List of TESDA Scholars - MCCID Official Website
  2. ^ Scholarship Programs - MCCID Official Website
  3. ^ Facilities - MCCID Official Website
  4. ^ Free Webmail - MCCID Official Website
  5. ^ SignWriting in the Philippines -signwriting.org Official Website
  6. ^ "Academic Competition winners awarded" - MCCID News Archive 2007
  7. ^ Mission/Vision - MCCID Official Website
  8. ^ List of Philippine Colleges and Universities - 4icu.org Website
  9. ^ Official TESDA Website - TESDA List of Technical Institutions with Corresponding Approved Course Offerings
  10. ^ Love for the Language means Love for the People - Article about Deaf Culture
  11. ^ Silent Word Deaf Comic Strip - News Article on Deaf Comics published by Manila Bulletin
  12. ^ Comics for the Deaf - Article from The Comic Blurb
  13. ^ Awards Archive MCCID Awards Archive for 1995
  14. ^ Web Enabled Accessibility Interregional Seminar and Regional Demonstration Workshop on ICT - Worldenable Article
  15. ^ "Basic Web Accessibility Guide for Filipinos" Book Now Available - News Article from Philippine Web Accessibility Group
  16. ^ "Pioneer in Deaf Computer Education" - withnews.org article
  17. ^ Awarding Ceremony Photo - MCCID Awards Archive for 2003
  18. ^ Awarding Ceremony Photo - MCCID Awards Archive for 2001
  19. ^ Pinoy Kid: Asia's IT Whiz - Department of Labor and Employment News Archive
  20. ^ 2004 TESDA Academic Excellence Awards - MCCID Awards Archive for 2004
  21. ^ MCCID won three 1st Place and one 3rd Place Gold Medals of Excellence in 12th PNSC - MCCID News Archive
  22. ^ 12th Complete PNSC Winners List MCCID News Archive
  23. ^ Philippine Champions prepare for Japan - MCCID News Archive
  24. ^ Emilie Padullon, Ten years with Pres. GMA - MCCID Alumni News Archive
  25. ^ Awards List - MCCID Awards Archive for 2003
  26. ^ 2003 Data Encoder Exam Results
  27. ^ MCCID Launches www.mccid.edu.ph - MCCID News Archive
  28. ^ MCCID Celebrates its tenth year MCCID News Archive
  29. ^ Old Geocities Website - MCCID Online 1997 News Archive
  30. ^ Design Talk Blogsite Rey Mendoza's Personal Website
  31. ^ Members Profile - Guild of Accessible Web Designers Official Site
  32. ^ Training Partners - MCCID Official Website
  33. ^ "MCCID signs MOA with TESDA Womens' Center providing free training on livelihood programs" - MCCID News Archive 2005
  34. ^ "MCCID Signs MOA with MIRDC-DOST" - MCCID News Archive 2006
  35. ^ APCD Links - APCD Linkages
  36. ^ Project Services - Nova Foundation Official Website
  37. ^ About PWAG - PWAG Official Website

[edit] Official Websites