Warangal, Sept.26 : On the eve of World Deaf Day, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Warangal, organized a free medical and health camp for hearing-impaired students at Sri Venkateswara School for the Deaf in Hanamkonda. Coordinated by DLSA Secretary Kandukuri Pooja, the initiative was supported by the Medical and Health Departments of Hanumakonda and Warangal districts alongside Medicover Hospitals.
Warangal District and Principal Sessions Judge V.B. Nirmala Geethamba attended as the Chief Guest. Specialist doctors conducted comprehensive medical check-ups including ENT examinations, audiometry, eye tests, dental screenings, and blood tests and distributed free medicines to students in need.
Speaking on the occasion, Judge Nirmala Geethamba highlighted that the camp aimed to promote equal access to healthcare, legal aid, and educational opportunities for hearing-impaired individuals. She explained Central Government schemes like Divyangjan Kaushal Vikas for skill development and Divyangjan Rozgar Sethu for employment linkage, urging students to leverage these programs toward self-reliance.
Emphasizing the importance of inclusive communication, Judge Nirmala Geethamba stated that efforts are underway in coordination with the District Education Department to introduce basic sign language awareness across schools and colleges. She remarked that fostering sign language literacy among students, teachers, and society is vital to breaking communication barriers and building an equitable community where disability is never viewed as a limitation.
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