Deaf Aid Society

Deaf Aid Society’s relentless mission is to narrow the divide that separates hearing-impaired children from the rest of the world. The motto "They can Read more, if they think they can" empowers these children to achieve success and integration in society. Deaf Aid Society boasts several key facilities to support its mission. The organization provides eight classrooms on each floor, accommodating 10-15 students per room, ensuring a conducive learning environment. In addition to academic spaces, there is a dedicated hall for extracurricular activities, a library for supplementary reading, and a playground featuring an open-air theater. To facilitate learning, Deaf Aid Society employs 14 dedicated and specially trained teachers, with an additional five non-approved teachers on the payroll. The organization also maintains a team of four non-teaching staff members to support daily operations. Moreover, Deaf Aid Society benefits from the active involvement of volunteers from various IT and other business houses, as well as generous support from donors who share in the mission.

To build confidence, empower and mainstream members of the hearing impaired community through education, skills and communication techniques to live as normal citizens who can lead a life of dignity, provide for their families and participate in advocacy for their community.

The Sheila Kothavala Institute for the Deaf was inaugurated in 1973 by Mr Shri Mohanlal Sukhadia of the Government of India.