Hearing Health Awareness by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities on World Hearing Day
On March 3rd, the world unites to observe World Hearing Day to raise
awareness about hearing impairment, preventing hearing loss, and promoting
overall hearing care.
Under the aegis of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with
Disabilities, National institutes and Regional Centres organised a series of
awareness programmes. Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing
Disabilities (Divyangjan), Mumbai, took the initiative of organizing free
hearing screenings, providing an opportunity for individuals of all age groups
to undergo crucial hearing assessments.
Another NI NIEPMD, Chennai organized Awareness programme by giving
training to Airports authorities at Chennai Airport.
The Overall Regional Centres including Chhatarpur and others conducted
various online seminars, awareness rallies, various competitions etc. CRC
Chhatarpur conducted an enlightening online webinar on hearing impairment,
focusing on the indispensable role of audiologists in hearing health.
Meanwhile, CRC Nagpur organized a programme emphasizing the significance of
hearing care, dispelling ear-related misconceptions, and advocating for hearing
hygiene.
In a bid to reach diverse audiences, CRC Rajnandgaon hosted an awareness
rally accompanied by a drawing competition and a hearing aid distribution
program. Similarly, Shantiniketan Ratanpally, Vivekananda Adivasi Kalyan
Samiti, Birbhum showcased an array of activities, including banner displays,
dance performances, and poetry recitations by girl students.
CRC Davanagere, CRC Lucknow, and CRC Bhopal, actively participated
in organizing various awareness-related programmes on World Hearing Day. The
consensus among these efforts is that hearing impairment is not a curse but a
deficiency that can be overcome through creating awareness and the use of
hearing aids.
Promoting the idea of building an inclusive society, the focus remains
on the complete development of capabilities, transcending obstacles. This approach
aims not only to strengthen our society but also to empower individuals to
overcome hearing challenges. In recognizing World Hearing Day, the global
community takes a unified step toward creating a world where everyone has
access to hearing care and awareness.