The Singapore Association for the Deaf

Online Town Hall: Expanding the SgSL Video Collection

SADeaf is growing our Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) video library and we’re inviting Deaf and Hard-of-hearing community members to be part of this important effort.

If you’re interested in contributing to the SgSL Sign Bank, we’d love to hear from you by 26 June 2026.

📝 Register your interest through https://forms.gle/zRRcRkjFQeX7vsHa9
🔗 Zoom link and event details will be provided to confirmed participants
✅ Only successful applicants will be contacted

Your participation will help preserve, strengthen, and grow the SgSL Sign Bank for our community. 💙🤟

From the dragon boat to the TV screen! 🚣‍♂️🎬

Community member Benson Loo recently landed a cameo in the Mediacorp drama Uniquely Ours for his first acting role.

Benson, who is Deafblind, shares: "Thanks to my near total blindness, I was unable to see the surroundings with the crew and filming equipment, but managed to calm myself down constantly and went with the flow."

Whether he is acting, working as a wellness therapist or dragonboating, Benson faces life with confidence.

Empower more community members to achieve their goals and live a good quality of life by partnering with our Deafblind Programme today.

🔗 https://www.giving.sg/donate/campaign/beyond-sound--sight

By popular demand, here’s more of Tan Siew Ling!

Lianhe Zaobao 联合早报 recently ran a feature on her, giving us a glimpse into her everyday life as a runner, musician and rock climber.

Check out the article to look at how she builds a full, active life on her own terms.

“龙虾”陈琇玲 无声黑暗中的生命回响

“I may be Deafblind, yet I am blessed with a clear and unique mind!”

Missed the live reading? Copies of “My Name is Siew Ling. I am Deafblind.” have hit bookstores in Singapore and Malaysia so you can get yours today.

Check out where the book is sold: https://helangbooks.wixsite.com/hello/product-page/my-name-is-siew-ling-i-am-deafblind-%E6%88%91%E7%9A%84%E5%90%8D%E5%AD%97%E5%8F%AB%E7%90%87%E7%8E%B2-%E6%88%91%E5%A4%B1%E8%81%AA%E5%8F%88%E5%A4%B1%E6%98%8E

Heartfelt thanks to everyone who celebrated with us today!

Together, we marked the 5th anniversary of our Deafblind Programme and launched the new children's book by Lee Seow Ser, inspired by Tan Siew Ling's real-life journey.

To help us continue training specialised intervenors and creating resources for the community, we welcome you to partner with our work.

Support our programme here!: https://www.giving.sg/donate/campaign/beyond-sound--sight

Look what just landed!

Here’s a sneak peek of the preparations and we are absolutely buzzing with excitement. We can’t wait to get the books into your hands!

To everyone who has secured a spot for the launch, our Deafblind community is getting ready to welcome you. See you all soon! 👋

Good news! There will be sign language interpretation for National Day Parade 2026, made possible by the NDP26 organising committee and happily provided by SADeaf.

Join the celebration at the National Stadium! Tickets available for ballot here: https://go.gov.sg/ndp2026tickets. Closing date 6 June.

Signing in a camping ground? 🏕️✨

Our recent SgSL gathering took over a cool new location, right in the heart of town at SCAPE's Camping Ground!

More than 30 students, from beginner to advanced levels, joined us for an action-packed 2 hours. The time flew by with silent charades and creative storytelling using gestures and body language. It was a day filled with laughter, great teamwork and visual communication!

Huge thanks to everyone who came out. We’re already looking forward to the next one!

💡 Keen on learning SgSL? Follow us for updates on our upcoming classes!

Meet the star of an upcoming children’s book: Tan Siew Ling!

Siew Ling is an inspiration to many. On top of her full-time job at a social service agency, she joins inclusive workshops and mentors new intervenor volunteers.

Did we mention that she’s Deafblind?

Join us at the book launch organised by SADeaf for this new title by Helang Books! Come meet Siew Ling in person, learn about her life and grab a copy of the book.

📍 The Anchor @ Marine Parade, 10am-1pm
👉 https://forms.gle/9whSKVhkrwn5y8LFA

SADeaf’s Deafblind Programme is proud to support individuals like Siew Ling on their journey, offering tailored help in daily living, communication and employment so they can live full and independent lives.