Roorkee School for the Deaf is the principal School for the Deaf in India in a Hi-Tech Institute of National Importance.

Astounding Team of Highly Qualified, Trained and Dedicated Teachers

Give thorough assessment and indicative administrations

From humble starting around 20 Years prior now an undeniable 10 + 2 School for the Deaf Children

Serves the Deaf Children in Roorkee and Neighboring Towns

Honors and Awards



About Deafness - Causes and Prevention

Congenital Causes

Genetic Factors

Intrauterine Infections including rubella (German Measles, cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex virus)

Complications associated with the RH Factor in the Blood

Prematurely

Maternal Diabetes

Toxemia during Pregnancy

lack of Oxygen (Anoxia)

Jaundice

Acquired Causes

Ear Infections

Damaged Eardrum

Infection

Underweight

Medicines

High Fever

Brain Development

Ototoxic Drugs (Damaging to the Auditory Systems)

Meningitis

Encephalitis

Chicken Pox

Influenza

Mumps

Head Injury

Noise Exposure

Prevention

Avoid Marriages amongst close Relatives

Ensure Good Health of the expectant mother and seek health checkup at regular intervals

Expectant mother should avoid contact with persons suffering from infectious diseases

Make sure that the delivery is performed under the supervision of a trained person

Immunize the Child

Maintain good ear hygiene

Avoid exposure to load sounds

Use ear protectors while working in noisy areas

Avoid taking medicines without doctor's advise

Many of the factors causing hearing impairment cannot be always controlled

Address:

Roorkee School for the Deaf
(A social Initiative of IIT Roorkee)
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Roorkee - 247667 (Uttarakhand) INDIA
Ph.: 01332/285838, 286095
e-mail: rsd89@rediffmail.com