Walkathon: Balavidyalaya School for Young Deaf Children Organised a Walkathon to create awareness on the importance of “Early Identification and Intervention of Deafness in Children”
If hearing loss is detected early enough, and if children receive the care they need, they can reach their full potential. Chennai 1 st December,2019 : Over 500 participants took part in the Walkathon Organised by Balavidyalaya School for Young Deaf Children to Create Awareness On “Early Identification and Intervention of Deafness in Children”. The awareness Walkathon was held today at Elliot’s Beach, Besant Nagar where families, children, students, teachers and Alumini of the school and the local community participated. Mrs. Saraswathy, Honorary Director, Balavidyalaya seen taking part in the walkathon The Walkathon organized as a part of the 50 th Anniversary Celebrations of Balavidyalaya The School for Young Deaf Children was inaugurated by Mrs. Saraswathy, Honorary Director, Balavidyalaya. Inaugurating the Walkathon, Mrs. Saraswathy, said, “Around 360 million people- 5% of the world’s population- live with hearing loss which is considered disabling. Of these, near...