Out of 120 million population of our
country, 6.3% have hearing difficulties and out of that 60% are kids. Out of
that, only 5% of the population is getting correct treatment and eventually
become self-dependant.
Audiologist-speech therapist Devangi
Dalal feels that Instead of treating the rest of the hearing impaired people as
a liability to our country, we should work towards creating awareness and with
a dedicated approach we should work towards converting them into useful assets
of the society.
Says she, “Anyone can have less hearing
because of Wax or middle ear problem, cough & cold, sensory neural loss.
Wax i.e. outer ear problems and middle ear problems can be treated with
medication and surgeries. However sensory neural losses can only be treated with
hearing aids or cochlear implants surgeries. These treatments can be given
according to the individual requirements and cannot be done across the counter.
It is a process one has to go through. Right diagnosis, right technology and
proper rehabilitation - right mix of this entire process one can produce
wonderful results.”
Adds Dalal, “Hearing and listening are
very important for communication. We must know how to take care of it and
prevent any damages to it. We take utmost care and due diligence in investing
in technologies for TV, Mobiles and other electronics devices but ignore them
while investing in right Hearing aids to overcome our hearing disability, which
can actually change our lives !!!”
Dalal along with Dr Jayant Gandhi runs
the Josh Foundation where she helps thousands of hearing impaired children
across India.
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| Devangi Dalal and Dr.Jayant Gandhi with their award-winning students who have overcome hearing impairment and emerged victorious |
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