The Sabah Society for the Deaf was formed under the auspices of the Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu and was registered on 21st January 1975. However, owing to various reasons, the Society had been quite inactive until the year 1985 when it was revitalised by a new committee.

Its first project was to assist in the setting up and equipping of the Asrama Khas Puun Tunoh, Penampang in early 1986. This was in conjunction with the opening of the first primary school for deaf children in Sabah by the Education Department and items donated included furniture, refrigerator and a washing machine.

Sabah Society For The Deaf