Speech And Hearing Institute And Research Centre
Empowers marginalized communities through health, education, and livelihood initiatives for sustainable and inclusive development.
About
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Headquarters
Kolkata, West Bengal
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Since
1980
The Speech & Hearing Institute and Research Centre (SHIRC) is a pioneering nonprofit based in South Kolkata dedicated to empowering children with spee Read morech, hearing, and developmental challenges. Founded with a mission to nurture each child into an independent, contributory member of society, SHIRC serves those facing conditions like cerebral palsy, mental retardation, and speech‑language impairments. SHIRC offers comprehensive, multidisciplinary services. These include specialized speech therapy for toddlers, physiotherapy, audiometry, health screenings, and diagnostic support through its regional center and mobile outreach clinics. The Institute also runs a day‑care service and online activity center, enabling participation from across the country. A core facet of SHIRC’s work is its emphasis on specialized education and psychosocial development. Through tailored counselling and psychotherapy programs—including tools like VSMS, SFB, PBCL, and KOHOS BLOCK—it assesses degrees of disability and supports families and caregivers. Parallel to this, their skill‑development initiatives facilitate income‑generation training to help families combat poverty.
Demographies Served
Programs
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Certificate Program
This one‑month Certificate Course at SHIRC is structured into three focused segments. It starts with a strong foundation module, designed to equip trainees with essential interactive skills. Subsequent parts build on this base, guiding participants through progressively advanced content tailored to enhance their abilities in chosen areas. The program is thoughtfully paced to ensure that even within its brief duration, learners gain meaningful, applicable skills that can be immediately integrated into their professional or personal contexts. Tailored support and structured guidance make it an effective, intensive upskilling opportunity.
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Vocational Program
The Vocational Course at the Speech & Hearing Institute & Research Centre (SHIRC) is a three‑month program designed to empower speech- and hearing-impaired individuals through practical skill-building. Participants are taught traditional arts and crafts, including batik, glass painting, stitching, and varied craft work. Running annually with around 200 students, this initiative fosters self-reliance by equipping learners with marketable trades. It is part of SHIRC’s broader integrated strategy, alongside day-care services, special education, and computer and certificate programs, aimed at holistic development and long-term empowerment of differently-abled youth.
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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Registration ID
S/28397of 1980-1981
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VO ID / Darpan ID
WB/2016/0114075
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
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Headquarters
1 F, Golf Club Rd, Uday Sankar Sarani, Rajendra Prasad Colony, Tollygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700033
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Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Society