KOZHIKODE DISTRICT ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF

Bridging Silence, Building Connections

Empowering the deaf community through education, support, and advocacy since 1986.
Join us in creating a more inclusive world.

Education Support Programs

We provide educational resources and support for deaf students of all ages.

Education Support Programs

We provide educational resources and support for deaf students of all ages.

Community Building

Join our vibrant community events and connect with others.

Community Building

Join our vibrant community events and connect with others.

Sign Language Training

Learn sign language through our comprehensive training programs.

Advocacy & Awareness

We work to raise awareness about deaf rights and accessibility.

Advocacy & Awareness

We work to raise awareness about deaf rights and accessibility.

Advocacy & Awareness

We work to raise awareness about deaf rights and accessibility.

Advocacy & Awareness

We work to raise awareness about deaf rights and accessibility.

Advocacy & Awareness

We work to raise awareness about deaf rights and accessibility.

Advocacy & Awareness

We work to raise awareness about deaf rights and accessibility.

Advocacy & Awareness

We work to raise awareness about deaf rights and accessibility.

Advocacy & Awareness

We work to raise awareness about deaf rights and accessibility.

Advocacy & Awareness

We work to raise awareness about deaf rights and accessibility.



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BRIDGING SILENCE

From the moment of birth, individuals who are deaf enter a world where silence prevails. Devoid of the auditory cues that most take for granted, they grow up without knowledge of any formal language, including their mother tongue. Their attempts at communication rely on improvised, often vague signs and gestures, making effective interaction with others a constant challenge. The prospect of formal education, which could potentially enhance their remaining hearing faculties and teach them fundamental linguistic skills, is an unattainable dream for over ninety-nine percent of them. The stark reality is that India has only about five hundred schools dedicated to the education of the deaf, a number grossly insufficient to meet the needs of the population. For adults, the situation is equally bleak. There are merely three training institutes available, with a combined capacity to accommodate only two hundred trainees at a time. These institutions typically offer training in outdated trades and crafts, many of which have little relevance in today rapidly evolving job market. Consequently, the deaf are often left with limited opportunities for personal and professional development, perpetuating a cycle of marginalization and unmet potential. The inadequacy of resources and support systems underscores the urgent need for a more inclusive and comprehensive approach to education and vocational training for the deaf, ensuring they are equipped to lead fulfilling and productive lives.
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ABOUT US

ABOUT US

From birth to death, they live in a world of eternal silence. They do not know any language, not even their mother-tongue. Self improvised and vague signs and gestures are their only mean of self-expression and understanding others. Uneducated, untrained, they fight on their own, a losing battle for survival, in a highly competitive modern society. A life of neglect, suffering and misery is their lot To bring some succor to these people, cut off from normal society by insurmountable communication barriers, Kozhikode District Association of the Deaf has been working since 1986.

Kozhikode District Association of the Deaf is affiliated to the All Kerala Association of the Deaf and associated with all India Federation of the Deaf and World Federation of the Deaf. At present Kozhikode District Association of the Deaf is having more than 750 life members. It has been an up till task. Absence of awareness about the cause of the deaf, has deprived the Association of the milk of human kindness, also public and Government assistance.


Its membership has grown from just one digit to over , 750. We provide them facilities for education (formal/non-formal), training in secretarial practices, typewriting, computer operations, Desk Top Publishing etc. It has a well-stocked Library and a Reading Room. Sports and games form an integral part of its activities.


OUR TEAM

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The office bearers of Kozhikode district Association of the Deaf is working hard to assist the Deaf to achieve a better quality of life and to enable them to integrate and contribute to society. Adv. Sri. Binoy Viswam, Sri. P. V. Gangadharan and Sri. P. K. Mamukoya are the Patrons of this organisation. Adv. Ratnakumar Mallissery is the President and....


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WE PROVIDE THEM

Aid for Medical Treatment
Aid for Education
Aid for Marriage
Career Guidance
Aid Self Employment
Legal Aid
Supply of Hearing Aids


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CONTRIBUTION

OUR TEAM

The office bearers of Kozhikode district Association of the Deaf is working hard to assist the Deaf to achieve a better quality of life and to enable them to integrate and contribute to society. Adv. Sri. Binoy Viswam, Sri. P. V. Gangadharan and Sri. P. K. Mamukoya are the Patrons of this organisation. Adv. Ratnakumar Mallissery is the President and....


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Kerala Deaf
National Institute for hearing impared
World Federation of Deaf
Central Govt. employed Deaf
Indian sign Language
IGNOU
Deaf Leaders



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