Organization: Sarvodaya Institute of Speech & Hearing, Unit of Sarvodaya Education Trust, Bangalore.
Title: Comprehensive Hearing Screening in the Community and Public Schools to Promote Early Identification and Inclusive Learning.
Al title (for format and translation – not permanent:
Comprehensive hearing screening in the community and public schools to promote early identification and inclusive learning.
Description:
A. Pre-Event Hearing Screening at Government Schools
Population Targeted:
• Government school children from Grades L.K.G, U.K.G, I & II Class: Age 3 to 8 years
Target Location:
• 3–5 selected government schools in urban and semi-urban areas in an around Bangalore
Estimated Sample Size:
• Approximately 300–400 children
Activities:
• Hearing and speech screening in government schools one week before World Hearing Day
• Identification of children with hearing and speech problems
• Referral, if needed
• Teacher and parent counselling
B. Pre-Event Hearing Screening Camps at Slums
Target Population:
• Children from selected urban slums/underserved community areas.
Estimated Coverage:
• Approximately 150 children in 2 slums
Activities:
• Screening camps conducted in selected urban slum / underserved community areas
• Hearing screening and basic speech–language screening
• Community awareness and counselling
• Referral guidance for further evaluation/management
C. Awareness Walkathon
Theme: From Communities to Classrooms – Hearing Care for All Children
Participants:
• Students, faculty, audiology and speech-language pathology professionals, teachers, parents, and community members.
Location:
• Covers residential areas, schools, and community centres, and busy main roads
Awareness Strategies:
• Slogans and placards on hearing health to educate as well as to attract attention
• Distribution of awareness pamphlets to general public during walkathon.
• Public engagement through brief announcements and interactions.
Expected Outcome:
• Increased public visibility of hearing health issues.
• Enhanced community engagement and participation.
D. Awareness Pamphlet Distribution
Content of Brochures:
• Early signs of hearing loss in children and adults.
• Importance of early hearing screening and intervention.
• Safe listening practices (headphones, music volume, noise exposure).
• When and why to consult an Audiologist / Speech-Language Pathologist.
Distribution Points:
• Walkathon route.
• Screening camp venues.
• Participating government schools.
E. World Hearing Day Awareness Video (WHO Theme–Specific 2026)
Key Focus Areas:
• Impact of hearing loss on communication, learning, and overall quality of life.
• Importance of early identification and timely intervention – Consequences of failure to identify a child with hearing loss.
• Role of Audiologists and Speech-language Pathologists in prevention, diagnosis, and rehabilitation of hearing disorders.
• Inclusive messaging emphasising accessibility and participation.
Primary site: SEAR- India
Region: SEAR
Secondary sites:Bangalore, India
General Photos
Types of Engagement:
Live event: Yes
Screening: Yes
Traditional media: No
Social media: Yes
Special needs populations: persons with disabilities (including hearing loss), children and adolescents, older adults, indigenous communities, rural or remote population
Met with individual policymaker: Yes
Participation of policy makers: Yes
Participation of influencers: Yes
WHO technical tool used: No
WHO educational and social media used: No