Shining a Light on Deafblindness: Advocacy and Education in Mangalore’s Medical Community
It sounds like Mr. Zamir Dhale, Dr. Anuradha Shetye, the Medicine Paedatric’ Dr. Renuka Rameshan, the President of the Association of the Sign Language Interpreter(ASLI) and Mr. Iqbal who is deaf’ the member of Mangalore Association of the Deaf did an excellent job presenting at the Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine Annual Conference in Mangalore scheduled on 8th of Febrary 2024. Their talk on “Deafblindness in India: Prevention and Long Term Challenges” sheds light on an often overlooked disability and emphasizes the importance of prevention through measures like immunization, particularly against Rubella.
Their advocacy for public education and support for individuals with deafblindness reflects a commitment to inclusivity and empowerment. It’s encouraging to hear that the audience, including students from various colleges and universities, showed interest in working with deafblind individuals in India. This indicates a growing awareness and willingness to address the needs of this community for upcoming Indian Census.
Mr. Zamir Dhale’s dedication as a founding member of SEDB is commendable, and his efforts undoubtedly contribute significantly to the advancement and support of deafblind individuals in India. The positive reception and engagement during the question and answer session further affirm the impact of their presentation.
