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     The age of computers started way back early 70's but not until the early 80's when people focused their attention to it. They gradually spread computers into every sector of society whether in business or at home. They learned to appreciate its value as far as technology information and dissemination are concerned.

    But for the hearing impaired, it's still a new field of work. Although at present, many deaf people have landed jobs that are connected to computer work applications, still there are a vast majority of them who needs to be trained in order to become skilled and competent workers.

    Computers are very much fitted for the deaf due to the following reasons:

     1. Minimum Supervision - Most of the time, the interaction is between the computer and the deaf person. Occasional instructions coming from the immediate supervisor and managers are given but not too often. Communication barriers are removed.

     2. Enhances Deaf Creativity - Due to their visual concentration, a vast majority of deaf persons are highly skilled in drawing and designing. Given the opportunity, they can excel in fields like Web Page Design, Deaf Visual Arts, Graphics Animation, etc.

     3. Computers Are Deaf Friendly - There is no need to make additional adjustments on computer units and peripherals. No special softwares to install. Computers are visually enhanced equipment and doesn't rely on sounds and sonic effects. A keyboard, mouse and a well lighted monitor is all it takes for the deaf to operate it.

    Thus, Manila Christian Computer Institute for the Deaf Foundation, Inc. was formally established.

Objectives:

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.

Its specific objectives are:

- 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.