The Deaf Aid Society

Empowers the hearing-impaired with education, vocational skills, and communication support to lead independent, dignified lives and advocate for their community

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About

  • Headquarters

    Bangalore, Karnataka

  • Since

    1966

The Deaf Aid Society is on a mission to empower and mainstream members of the hearing-impaired (HI) community. Its vision is to instil confidence in H Read moreI individuals through education, skills, and effective communication techniques, enabling them to lead dignified lives, provide for their families, and advocate for their community. To achieve this vision, the organisation specializes in providing education and vocational skills to economically disadvantaged HI children, facilitating their integration into the workforce or self-employment. It also offers vital speech therapy to mitigate communication challenges and prevent social isolation. Additionally, the Society offers career guidance and employment opportunities within public and private institutions, fostering independence among the hearing-impaired. To ensure the success of its mission, the organisation provides specialized training to teachers and volunteers, promoting innovative teaching techniques that can be replicated. Furthermore, It encourages HI children to express themselves through creative outlets like painting, crafts, dance, and other artistic activities. In summary, the Deaf Aid Society is dedicated to empowering the hearing-impaired community by equipping them with education, vocational skills, and communication support. Its goal is to enable HI individuals, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, to lead independent lives with adequate incomes while actively participating in both the job market and artistic expression. Through specialized training and a commitment to innovative teaching methods, the organisation aims to make a lasting impact on the lives of hearing-impaired individuals and promote their inclusion in society.

Demographies Served

Programs

  • Support Facilities

    The organisation offers a range of facilities to support its mission. It provides eight classrooms on each floor, accommodating 10-15 students per room. Additionally, there is a dedicated hall for extracurricular activities and a library for supplementary reading. It boasts 14 specially trained teachers, with an additional five non-approved teachers on the payroll, along with four non-teaching staff members. It also offers a playground equipped with an open-air theatre. In its pursuit of empowering the hearing-impaired community, the organisation relies on the support of volunteers and donors, including regular engagement with volunteers from various IT and business houses.

Leadership Team

  • Air Chief Marshal HF major

    President

  • Wg. Cdr M R Shirazi

    Vice - President

  • Ramesh Kauta

    Honorary Secretary

  • Sriram

    Honorary Joint Secretary

  • Bharat Kidambi

    Honorary Treasurer

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    21-50

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • Registration ID

    S.105/67-68

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    KA/2017/0166956

  • FCRA

    094420665

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    The Sheila Kothavala Institute For The Deaf No:28, Rustum Bagh Main Rd, Rustam Bagh Layout, Old Airport Road, Bengaluru,Karnataka, Bangalore, 560008

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Society