St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf

08/31/2026

Have you voted for SFDS yet? You can vote daily! Help us win.

08/28/2026

Vote for SFDS! Help us win the $3,000 Webster Bank Fan Favorite Award by voting once a day from August 28 through September 25. Every vote counts! 💙

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08/11/2026

Urgent need for SFDS! We are hiring a PE teacher. Apply at https://olasjobs.org/job-details/STFN0381798-0051

08/11/2026

08/11/2026

Summer Retreat Day #1 is underway! Thank you St. Mary's School for the Deaf in Buffalo for hosting our 4201 School leaders, as we work through challenges, opportunities, and advocacy priorities for the 2027-2028 State Budget and legislative session.

New York's 4201 Schools:
Lexington School for the Deaf, St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf, Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf, Cleary School for the Deaf, Lavelle School For The Blind, Rochester School for the Deaf, The Henry Viscardi School, St. Joseph's School for the Deaf, New York School for the Deaf, New York Institute for Special Education, and St. Mary's School for the Deaf.

08/11/2026

Did you know there's a significant difference between ocular vision loss and neurological vision loss?

Understanding (Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment) changes the way educators approach assessment, instruction, accommodations, and supports. When we recognize that vision is a brain-based process—not just an eye condition—we can better meet the unique learning needs of our students.

St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf team attended the Perkins School for the Blind's CVI Conference to learn from experts, connect with colleagues, and bring back new ideas to better support our learners.

08/10/2026

We’re finalists! 🎉

We’re proud to share that St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf has been named a finalist in the DEIA category for the 6th Annual New York City Imagine Awards!

For more than 65 years, SFDS has worked to create a community where Deaf, DeafBlind and Deaf Disabled children have access to the education, communication and support.

Winners will be announced this October at the NYC Imagine Awards. Until then, we’re celebrating this one together!

08/07/2026

To close out the beautiful celebration which is Disability Pride Month, SFDS welcomed the brilliant teaching artists for Capoeira in Every Sense!

We are so grateful to and the teachers who made this summer experience one that our students will remember for a lifetime.

Here's a little bit about becoming a "Capoeirista"

When you decide to become a “Capoeirista,” you become more than just an athlete - you are immersed in the history, music, and language of an art form, and part of a global community of people training around the world.

Disabled

07/29/2026

SFDS is looking for physical education teacher to join our team for the 2026–2027 school year!

⭐ Bonus points if you have experience or certification in Adaptive Physical Education (APE)!

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today or share this opportunity with someone who would be a great fit! https://olasjobs.org/job-details/STFN0361751-0051