Dr. SRCISH in collaboration with various hospitals, schools etc., provides clinical services at 17 different centres in Bangalore.
The Institute organizes Speech and Hearing Camps in various rural and semi-urban places with the collaboration of other voluntary agencies, to increase the awareness about speech and hearing disorders and provide information about the services available. On an average, 5 camps are held every year and approximately 150 individuals are screened for speech/hearing impairments at each camp.
This is a unique program to help parents of children with special needs (i.e., HI and MR) who do not have access to clinical services. During these contact sessions, parents receive intensive training and in addition, receive regular lessons through the post.
The Institute staff screen school children for speech and hearing problems. These camps are organized through Lions and Rotary Clubs. Other voluntary agencies can also contact the Institute for conducting screening programs.
The Institute provides audiological screening facilities for infants at high risk for hearing impairment (HI) at select hospitals.
The Institute also provides professional support to various special schools, hospitals and NGOs working for welfare of those with disabilities.
The Institute undertakes hearing conservation programs for industries and communities. The program involves measuring noise levels using sound level meters, suggestions for reducing noise levels, use of ear protective devices and periodically monitoring hearing.
There is an acute lack of awareness about speech and hearing problems, which constitute 8% of all disabilities/disorders, as well as about the various treatments available.
The Institute has taken the following steps to address this issue:
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Booklets on Speech and Hearing disorders and posters that can be displayed at various public fora, such as consumer exhibitions
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‘Catch’em Young’, a film on the Institute emphasizes the importance of early intervention for treating hearing disorders
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‘Savi Mathu’ is a film on early identification of hearing impairment
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A film on ‘Learning Disability’ is also available
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A film on Effects of Noise titled ‘Sphota’s
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The Institute also telecasts public education programs on Doordarshan and other channels from time to time
