Deaf Empowerment Activities For Literacy Education Accessible Development Employment, Rehabilitation and Sports
(DEAF LEADERS) 59, VOC Nagar, Arun Nagar Extension, TVS Nagar , Thadagam Road, Coimbatore – 25
www.deafleadersindia.org , E.mail : [email protected]
4th Annual Report 2006 – 2007
1) Deaf Leaders Institute for Development Education & Technology - DLI@DET (A unit of DEAF LEADERS)
Numbers of students joined in the above training programme from April 2006 to
July 2006 were 9 students.
Special Course: Provides a bilingual / bicultural learning environment for Deaf,
Deafened and hard of hearing individuals. Offers literacy instruction for English,
Employment preparation, Maths, Computer based learning, Sign Language ,
Business training, Self- Employment and Deaf led Community Based
Rehabilitation (D-CBR)
Higher Education: Students are guided to acquire higher Education and those
who have failed in any class are given special tuitions with emphasis on word
meaning, sentence structure and better language management.
Resource Library: A central library with a collection of videos and looks which
can be borrowed by other schools also. The library includes a range of topic,
such as Indian Sign Language, Interpreting, Children stories, English Grammar
and teaching guidelines to teach deaf children, leaderships, poetry and more.
Technology: The computer technology special course is evaluated by Dr. N.
Mahalingam College of Engineering & Technology, Pollachi. .
We also have a small Library which has more books of International standards
for learning more about the above programmes by the students.
Sign Language teaching is also conducted for better communication.
They are trained in Exposure to internet, browsing , chat and E-mail
Certificate of Merit presented to the students
The above course is evaluated by Dr. N. Mahalingam College of Engineering &
Technology, Pollachi and the Certificate is being given by Deaf Leaders Institute
for Development Education & Technology and presented to students by Mr. Soya
Mori, Deputy Director, Poverty Alleviation and Social Development Studies Group from Japan.
Training the special programme at this Centre
The 40 students of CSI Bishop Appusamy College for Arts and Science, Coimbatore
visited our Centre and training the deaf development education and sign language.
They were interested to learn to support from the deaf community.
2) Participant to Workshop on Acting on the Act II by Ability Foundation
Ability Foundation invited Mr. K. Murali, Director of DEAF LEADERS as delegate
to attend the workshop on Acting on the Act II at Chennai August 12, 2006.
Presentation about New Organisation of DEAF LEADERS
Introduced the first meeting with Maj. Gen ( Retd) Ian, Cardozo, Chairman of
Chairman Rehabilitation Council of India , Dr. Manoj Kumar, Chief
Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities , Ms. Poonam Natarajan, Chairperson
of National Trust and many organisations
3) Coimbatore District Cricket Friendship Match
Date: 15th May 2006
On a sultry Sunday afternoon, the ground of the Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and
Science was abuzz with cricketing activity. Young men in white shirts and blue caps
ferociously chased figures on the scoreboard.
It was a cricket match of a different kind- organised by the alumni (2002 – 2005 batch )
of the Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science, for the hearing impaired in the city.
In memory of two of their classmates who passed away in an accident while they were
students, the alumni of the college conducted the match in association with the DEAF
LEADERS and the Coimbatore Association for the Deaf
The one day friendship match had a few viewers from both the associations and the
college, egging the palters on till the end of the match. Each team had 15 players.
“Such occasions would bring opportunities for the hearing impaired to meet and interact
with each other, “said K. Murali , Director of Deaf Leaders.
Shameshudin was awarded the “Man of the Match”. He scored 39 runs, including two
sixers and two boundaries.
4) Foreignism visited to this centre.
A) Mr. Soya Mori, Deputy Director, Poverty Alleviation and Social Development
Studies Group from Japan visited this centre and interviewed the Hindu news
paper on ‘Sign linguistics need to be developed’
Higher education should be made accessible even to the hearing and speech impaired
in India, Said Soya Mori, Deputy Director, Poverty Alleviation and Social Development
Studies Group, Japan.
Sign linguistics should be developed in the country so that such people had greater
opportunities to become empowered, he added.
Disabilities: Mr. Mori was in Coimbatore recently as part of his research on people with
disabilities in developing countries. Visiting several institutions that catered to the
requirements of the hearing and speech impaired, he noted that very few of them
concern treated on sign linguistics.
Just like languages, the finer nuances of sign language too varied with geographical and
linguistic changes. However, even while the people of each State spoke a different
language, the syntax of the languages was similar.
Programmes: Hence, it was possible to have a common sign language for the entire
country. This could be done through programmes for the hearing impaired on television
and strengthening sign language classes in schools for such children.
He also observed that the country did not have a sign linguist.
Understanding: “India should train more people in this area, “he remarked. While
there were plenty of schools for the hearing impaired children, the teachers were normal
if people teaching such children were hearing impaired themselves, they would be able
to understand the children better, he said. Otherwise, the teachers should learn their
language from hearing impaired adults before they began teaching the children, the
observed.
Organisation: Mr. Mori has also extended help in developing CDs and books for
children on sign languages, said K. Murali , director of DEAF LEADERS, an organization
working for the empowerment of hearing impaired. “We plan to continue our interaction
with Mr. Mori, “ K. Murali said.
During his interaction with the students of social work at Bishop Appasamy College of
Arts and Science, Mr. Mori Said that those who knew the Japanese sign language had
plenty of job opportunities as social workers and social service organsiations in his
country.
B) Miss. Melle NOWBUTH Natacha from France and his boy friend from Pond-
cherry were visited this centre
They are young deaf both from France and visited this centre; they teaching the
students about empower and sign language development.
“They says that France can help our centre future”
C) Kevin Long, Founder and past CEO, Global Deaf Connection, USA :
Mrs. And Mr. Kevin Long , Founder and past CEO , Global Deaf Connection, USA
have visited this centre and they want to supported to DEAF LEADERS for new
education development projects future.
D) Laster Anderson from United Kingdom
Mr. Laster Anderson from London and his wife Mrs. Lizy visited this centre.
5) Resource person to Students of the Schools and Adults of Organsations
A) Vellore School for the Deaf, and Vellore Association of the Deaf
Resource person to Awareness programme on “Deaf Empowering through
Education” were the important topics at School for the Deaf , Kadapeti and the same
was trained by K. Murali, Director , DEAF LEADERS
The vital aspect was that 100 approx students learnt about the knowledge &
empowerment..
Training was given on the topic of Deaf Empowering through Education and many
others
B) Tirupur School of the Deaf , Tirupur
Resource person to awareness programme and 200 students learnt about the
knowledge & empowerment
Our team with Mr. Soya Mori, Deputy Director, Poverty Alleviation and Social Development
Studies Group from Japan visited to Tirupur School of the Deaf, Tirupur
6) 49th International day of the Deaf
Mr. K. Murali, the Organising Secretary of India Deaf Expo and the Director of
DEAF LEADERS planned the second World Deaf Day at Coimbatore on
October 6th, 2006, offering several activities like Deaf Rally, Employment
Fair, Cultural Programme and Drawing Contest for the Deaf children.
Sponsored by Rotary Club of Coimbatore Texcity
Deaf Rally consists of 300 to 350 participants from Red Cross society to CSI
Appusamy Bishop College and was leaded by Murali along with some VIPs.
Drama and Dance programme and attended many the students of the deaf
Drawing contested in 100 the deaf school children
Job Fairs the function
Over 1000 disabled from Tamil Nadu and Kerala to take part .
Some of the companies that would be present are Aaster apparels, KG
Denim Ltd, Unity Institute of Embroidery, Precot Mills, Dr. Mahilingam College
of Engineering and Technology, The Niligies Café and Farm Lid, JM Breads,
DSJ Stock and Share Limited and KRS Bakery.
25 hearing impaired get placements
7) To conducted in India Deaf Expo 2007 successfully
Media Conference (Mumbai) on Brand Ambassador
The India Deaf Expo 2007 announced Ms.Raageshwari as the Brand Ambassador at a Media
Conference held at the Hilton Towers (Oberoi), Mumbai on July 13th 2006.
Ms.Raageshwari, a well-known Actress, Model, VJ and Pop Singer will help Deaf Expo in
communicating and creating more Awareness about Deaf and Hard of Hearing people in our
community and the need for all of us to come together and support them.
Ms.Raageshwari speaking on the occasion said, "With Proper Quality Education, Provision of
Accessible Devices and Support from community, Deaf can excel in all fields". She was
supported by the Guest of Honor - Mr. Shreyas Talpade, an actor of the Hindi movie "Iqbal".
Ms. Priya Dutt, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha regretted that she was not able to attend the
same.
Also present at the Media Conference are Mr. Alok Kumar Kejriwal, the Co-Chairman of India Deaf
Expo, Mr.Ramesh Chauhan, the Chairman of Parle Bisleri Pvt. Ltd.; Mr.Murali, the Director of DEAF
LEADERS; Mr.Aqil Chinoy, the Sponsorship Convenor; Mr.Sunil Sahasrabudhe, the HelpDesk
Convenor, Mr.Bilal Chinoy, the Website Designer, Media people, Mr.Inayat Chinoy, Mr. Mohan
Varthakavi, Mr.Sibaji Panda, Alok's family and Interpreters.
World Deaf Day - First Deaf Rally ever in Mumbai
Several special days have been marked in our calendar namely Teachers' Day, Father's Day,
Mother's Day, Independence Day, etc. but has anyone in India every thought of marking the
World Deaf Day like the other countries (like USA, UK, Sweden, etc.) do? Alas, the answer is no.
There is no such a special day as World Deaf Day on any of Indian calendar.
Thus, Mr.Alok Kumar Kejriwal, Mr.Sunil Sahasrabudhe and I (Mr.Aqil Chinoy) planned the date
24th September as India's first World Deaf Day when all the deaf people walked out from
darkness of ignorance and told the whole India via media that there SHOULD be a World Deaf
Day in India.
For the first time in India on the World Deaf Day, the Deaf Rally consisting of few celebrities and
around 800 Deaf people from several Deaf Schools and Associations attracted the Media as they
marched peacefully holding the banners and slogans. There was a sensational feelings in the
heart of the deaf people as they walked side by side, made new friends and communicated
through Signs, their own natural language.
I, along with the Committee members of India Deaf Expo, wish to express our thanks to
the following celebrities, sponsors, schools, association and all Deaf people for their
active participation in the Deaf Rally.
INDIA DEAF EXPO2007: An International Conference on Innovative Technologies and
Education of the Deaf / Hard of Hearing were conducted
From: 5th
to 7th
January 2007 at Coimbatore , Tamil Nadu.
SHORT NOTES ABOUT THE INDIA DEAF EXPO 2007
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE: India has about 10 million Deaf and about 40 million
Hard of Hearing people. Yet, little is being done for Education, Employment and Rights
of this huge Population. The public has little or no information about Deafness. As a
first step in this effort, we are calling an International Conference with the main prupose
of educating the public and maintaining the awareness about the Deaf Culture.
There has been a major advance in Technology that can help Deaf people in Education
and Rehabilitation. The Deaf Expo is also offering this rich opportunity for Educators,
Inventors and Businessmen to showcase their products in the Exhibitions. In addition to
making their product available to consumers, they will be above to learn about other
products and share Technology and related information.
We will also provide entertainments each evening. Leading Deaf artists and Performers
will provide rich cultural programs including magic, mime, drama, dance, movies and
others - all related to deaf and Hard of Hearing.
INDIA DEAF EXPO 2007 CONDUCTED BY: DEAF LEADERS (Deaf Empowerment
Activities For Literacy Education Accessible Development, Employment, Rehabilitation &
Sports), Coimbatore and Dr.Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Pollachi.
INAUGURAL DAY FUNCTION: Chief Guest Address by: Dr.Madan Vasishta,
Professor, Gallaudent University, USA, Expo Inaugural By Shri.V.S.Jayakodi,IAS, Tamil
Nadu State Commissioner for the Disabled. In presence of : Shri.M.Manickam, VC & MD,
Sakthi Sugars Ltd., & Dr.MCET College, Pollachi, Dr.V.Anand, Director & Chief
Consultant, MCV memorial ENT Trust Hospital, Pollachi, Shri.Alok Kumar Kejriwal,
Export Director,Ampoules & Vials Mfg.Co.Ltd, Mumbai, Shri.Deepak Shay, GS, All India
Federation of the Deaf, New Delhi, and Prof.C.Ramaswamy, Secretary, Dr.MCET.
VALEDICTORY DAY FUNCTION: Chief Guest address by: Ms.Raagehwari Loomba,
Film Singer & Brand Ambassador, Special Address by: Shri.Anantadevji, Sanantana
Dharma for the Deaf, Bangalore, Shri.Vivek Kothari, Exective Director, Om Metals Infra
Projects Ltd., Jaipur, Mr.Kevin Long, Founder & Past CEO, Glabal Deaf Connection,
USA, Shri.C.D.Kalkar, AGM, Bank of Baroda, TamilNadu Region, Shri.A.S.Narayanan,
Secretary, National Association for the Deaf, New Delhi and Vote of by Shri.K.Murali,
Director, DEAF LEADERS.
NUMBER OF SESSIONS CONDUCTED: SIX,
TOPICS: EXUCATION, TECHNOLOGY, SIGN LANGUAGE , GENERAL SUBJECTS,
REHABILITATION & EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL ASPECTS & CULTURAL, SPEECH
DEVELOPMENT.
NO. OF PAPERS SUBMITTED: TWENTY EIGHT
NO. OF REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS: 276 ( INCLUDING FOREIGNERS: 20) ,
OFFICIALS: 20 , PROFESSIONALISTS & TECHNICIANS: 15, INTERPETERS: 10, and
VOLUNTEERS: 40 Total participants – 375
All arrangements including Lodgeing, Tiffen, Tea, Lunch, Evening Tea, Dinner, Transport,
Stationeries, pen, pad, Gifts, Memonts, Certificates, Kit Bags, ID cards, VIPs &
Participants local Transport, Professionalist & Interpeters TA/DA and all other expenses
are met by the Organising Committee of India Deaf Expo.
Topics of many paper presentations were given as below. ( From 5
th to 7
th )
1.Creating a new generation of deaf teachers and improved Deaf education- Mr.Kevin Long, Founder,Global deaf Connection, USA. 2.Deaf education for the changing Times: need for parallel thinking and resourceful persons - Mr.K.Murali, Organising Secretary and Director, Deaf Leaders 3.Deaf youth can develop through education and communication- Mr.A.S.Narayanan, N.A.D. New Delhi 4.Study on development skills of children with hearing impairment attending phase 1 of ECE Programme- Mr.B.Nageshwar Rao, AYJNIHH. 5.Sign language and comparisons- Mr.Rajesh Ketkar, Vadodara Deaf Association 6.Computer Assisted Language tutor for children with hearing loss- Mr.Arunmugam Rathinavelu. 7. History of use of technology for rehabilitation- Dr.Manjula Waldron,USA. 8.AURED- An early intervention and cochlear implant centre for children with hearing impairment. Mrs. Vashishtai J. Daboo, Mumbai 9.Training sign Teachers: Why and How? for children with hearing loss- Dr. Gaurav Mathur, Columbus. 10. Indian Sign language- Introduction to sign Language- Mr. Sujit Sahasrabudhe and Mr. Mohammed Shafique, AYJNIHH. 11. Sign Interpreters - Mr. Virbhadra Rathod, Vadodara Deaf Association. 12. Visual Collection Album – Rajendra Joglekar, Pune 13..Ayurveda- Mrs. Minal U. Joshi.Pune 14.Empowerment is the Key - Dr. Madan Vasishta, Gallaudet University,USA. 15. Deaf culture by K.Samuel, USA
16. Opportunities for the Deaf- Mr.D.N.Tripathi, Lucknow 17.Government - Mr. Kiran R. Kumar, Vadodara Deaf Association. 18.Role of Parents in Rehabilitation- Suresh C.B. Mysore. 19.A Will and a Way- Mr. S. Poornachandran, Madurai. 20. The Deaf's Well Being- Mr. Anantadev Das, Spiritual Leader, S.D.D. 21. Study of social and cultural integration of NRI deaf persons with family and society in USA- Manjula Waldron, Standord University. 22. Social Inclusion and the deaf- Prof. Sarah Giri, Bangalore. 23 Raise your global hands- Mr. Alim Chandani, CSD student, Development Center. 24. The Spech Problems of the Hearing impaired Children - A Phonetic Analysis- Mrs. Didla Grace Suneetha, CIEFL, Hyderabad. 25. Hearing Aids; Then, Now and Future.-Mr. R.S.Allurkar, Bagalkot. 26. Quality of life of Adult deaf as a function of hearing aid usage and employment status.- Mr.Giriraj Singh Shekhawat. AYJNIHH.
Cultural
Many cultural programs including mime, drama, dance and others provided good entertainment to deaf
participants
8) DEAF LEADERS Awards 2007
DEAF LEADERS - HONOUR OF AWARDS 2007
Outstanding Service to the Deaf / Hard of Hearing
Shri. V.R. Venkatesan, Chennai Best Award for
publishing First Deaf Magazine
Shri. Alok Kumar Kejriwal, Mumbai , Best
Award for Successful Deaf Businessman
Shri. Anantadevji , Bangalore, Special Award for
Supporting India Deaf Expo
Shri. Aqil Inayat Chinoy, Mumbai, Best Award
for Excellent Deaf Technologist
Shri. Rajesh Ketkar , Vadodara , Best Award for
Deaf Unity Organisation
Dr. Madan Vasishta, USA, Best Award for First
Indian American to pass Ph.D
Shri. M. Manickam , Coimbatore Best Award for
Supporting Deaf Organisation
Shri. Sujit V. Sahasrubde, Mumbai , Best Award for
Youth Achievement
9) Marriage
DEAF LEADERS efforts to deaf woman from Kerala of Mrs. Lizy married with Mr. Lester
Anderson from London. They are leading a very happy married life.
10) Website on www. India Deaf News. Org
To many deaf people from India and International visits our websites daily and we
get good responses from them.
To information for deaf matrimonial were made available in the websites and new
peoples have interests to join our website on matrimonial.
13) Other Job placement
Large exports of M/s. Aster Apparels, Coimbatore, satisfied by appointing about 5 deaf
people and will create vacancy to select more deaf for job placement soon.
Recommendations were given to few deaf persons to join good export companies at
Tiruppur and Coimbatore .
14) Our NGO Certificate issued by The State Commissioner for the Disabled , Chennai
NGO Certificate of registration no. 1176/RD II – 2 / 2006, dated 26.2.2007 issued by
Office of The State Commissioner for the Disabled, Chennai .
K. Murali Director of DEAF LEADERS