REPORT OF THE NATIONAL SEMINAR
A
two days national seminar on “Current trends in issues related to speech and
hearing disability†was organized by the College of Speech and Hearing on 30th
and 31st August 2017. The formal inauguration was held on 30th
August 2017 at 10.00am. Rev. Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho, Director,
FMCI presided over the program. Prof. Akhilesh P.M. welcomed the dignitaries as
well as the delegates. The Chief Guest for the seminar was Prof. A.M. Khan,
Registrar (Evaluation), Mangalore University, who addressed the gathering based
on the use of current technology in diagnosis and treatment of persons with
speech and hearing problems, ways to reach out to people with lower economic
status and spreading awareness on problems related to communication issues.
The
Guest of Honor Prof. A.K. Sinha, highlighted the use of technology like high
technology enabled hearing aids, advanced
technology based early identification system and tele audiometry and tele speech
therapy services already existing in Mysuru and Mumbai. He also emphasized the
use and accessibility of cochlear implantation which is a boon to children born
deaf and enables them to use speech and language as a mode of communication.
The
President of the function Rev. Fr Richard A. Coelho emphasized on the need of
compassion and empathy in taking care of and rehabilitating these differently
abled individuals. He also expressed that
these differently abled are gifted by God in certain faculties in which they
excel. He said that for students of Speech
and Hearing a lot of opportunities are available to take it as a mission in
their life.
The
Organizing Secretary Sr Cynthia thanked the dignitaries and the entire
gathering for their presence and cooperation.
Sessions
on estimation of disability, ADIP scheme and Overview of ICF in the field of
speech and hearing were held throughout the day.
The
second day commenced with the first session on disability act by Dr. Rajasudhakar.
It was followed by a brief inauguration
of the joint program organized by Father Muller College of Speech and Hearing
and CBHI “WHO-International classification of functioning, Disability and
Healthâ€.
A
formal valedictory program was held at the end of session at 4.30pm. Delegates
expressed their appreciation and gratitude for conducting such a valuable and
innovative seminar. Prof. Akhilesh P.M. the Organizing Chairman concluded the
program by thanking the delegates and wising them all well.
