Deafness
World Hearing Day 2023
World Hearing Day is observed every year on March 3 to raise awareness about hearing care. It is being observed since 2007. On this occasion, audiologists and other healthcare professionals create awareness about the significance of hearing and timely actions ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
September 23: International Day of Sign Languages – Update (September, 2022)
The International Day of Sign Language is observed on September 23 every year. Key facts The International Day of Sign Language is observed to promote the global awareness about the importance of sign language and make information and communication more ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
NCERT and ISLRTC to sign MoU to help deaf children access education material
On October 6, 2020, the National Council of Education Research and Training (NCERT) and Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to make the education material accessible to the deaf children. Highlights Under the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
‘World Hearing Day’ observed on 3 March
‘World Hearing Day’ is observed on 3 March each year, to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss. Every year, World Health Organisation decides the theme and develops advocacy materials such as posters and presentations. ‘WHO’ organizes ..
Ministry of I and B announces Accessibility Standards for the Hearing Impaired
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced the implementation of accessibility standards for television programmes for persons with hearing impairment. How Accessibility Standards would be Implemented? The Accessibility Standards would be implemented through the provision of captioning and Indian ..
The first-ever International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL-2018)
The International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL) is observed every year on September 23 along with International Week of the Deaf. It highlights the importance of sign language in the full realization of the human rights of people who are ..