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Speech Impairment Support

Comprehensive communication aids, speech therapy tools, and assistive technology for speech and language disorders.

1.2%
Population with Speech Impairments
₹5K-2L
Price Range for Communication Aids
300+
Speech Therapy Centers

Understanding Speech Impairments

Different types of speech and language disorders and their impact on communication abilities.

Aphasia

Language disorder affecting speaking, understanding, reading, and writing after brain injury.

Dysarthria

Motor speech disorder affecting muscle control for speech production and articulation.

Stuttering

Fluency disorder characterized by repetitions, prolongations, and blocks in speech flow.

Voice Disorders

Problems with vocal pitch, loudness, or quality affecting voice production and communication.

Communication Technology Products

Discover communication aids, speech therapy tools, and assistive devices for speech disorders.

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Government Support Schemes

Access financial assistance for communication aids, speech therapy, and support services.

ADIP Scheme

Assistive Devices Program

Government funding for communication devices, speech therapy equipment, and assistive technology.

Communication Aid₹6,000
Speech Therapy₹8,000
Income Limit₹20,000/month

Scholarships

Educational Support

Financial assistance for students with speech impairments pursuing education at various levels.

Pre-Matric₹1,200/year
Post-Matric₹2,000/year
Higher Education₹12,000/year

Employment

Job Opportunities

Government job reservations and skill development programs for people with speech impairments.

Reservation1% in Govt Jobs
Skill TrainingFree Programs
Communication AidWorkplace Support

Disability Pension

Monthly Financial Support

Monthly financial assistance for individuals with speech impairments to support daily living expenses.

Central Govt₹500/month
State Govt₹1,000-₹2,500/month
Severe Disability₹2,000/month

Tax Benefits

Income Tax Deductions

Tax deductions and exemptions for medical expenses, communication devices, and therapy costs.

Section 80DD₹75,000
Severe Disability₹1,25,000
Medical Expenses₹40,000

Transportation

Travel Concessions

Discounted travel fares and priority booking for railways, buses, and airlines.

Railway75% discount
Bus Travel50% discount
Air TravelSpecial rates

Speech Impairment Resources & Support Groups

Connect with specialized organizations, therapy centers, and support communities across India providing comprehensive resources for speech and communication disorders.

Support Groups & Communities

Connect with individuals and families facing similar speech challenges

Indian Stammering Association

National Support Community for Stammering

India's premier support community for individuals who stammer, providing resources, support groups, and advocacy for people with stammering and their families.

Peer Support Groups
Self-Help Resources
Advocacy & Awareness

Professional Speech Therapy Services

Access qualified speech-language pathologists and specialized therapy centers

1SpecialPlace

Online Speech Therapy Platform

Comprehensive online speech therapy services providing personalized treatment plans and virtual sessions with certified speech-language pathologists.

9760226001
Online Therapy Sessions
Personalized Treatment Plans

Blooming Words

Pediatric Speech Therapy

Specialized speech therapy services for children, focusing on early intervention and developmental communication skills with child-friendly approaches.

9811746418
Pediatric Specialization
Early Intervention Programs

Sounderic

Online Speech & Hearing Therapy

Digital platform offering online speech and hearing therapy services with qualified professionals, providing convenient access to specialized care.

9644466635
Online Therapy Platform
Speech & Hearing Services

Nurturers

Comprehensive Speech Therapy

Professional speech therapy services offering comprehensive assessment and treatment for various speech and language disorders across all age groups.

8920810636
Comprehensive Assessment
All Age Groups

Online Resources & Learning Apps

Digital tools and applications for speech practice and improvement

SVAR

Speech Learning Mobile App

Interactive mobile learning application designed to support speech development and practice through engaging exercises and activities for individuals with speech impairments.

Interactive Speech Exercises
Progress Tracking
Self-Paced Learning

Family Support & Specialized Services

Organizations providing comprehensive family support and specialized interventions

Mom's Belief

Multi-Disability Family Support

Comprehensive support organization for families dealing with various disabilities including speech impairment, with primary focus on autism and developmental disorders.

9015500061
Family Counseling
Multi-Disability Support

Smile Train India

Cleft Lip & Palate Treatment

International organization providing free cleft lip and palate surgeries and comprehensive care including speech therapy for children with cleft-related speech disorders.

+91 11 47856300
Free Cleft Surgeries
Comprehensive Care

Special Education Opportunities

Comprehensive special education institutions and programs for speech and communication disorders across India

National Institutes & Organizations

AYJNISHD

Ali Yavar Jung National Institute

Premier government institute for speech and hearing disabilities with multiple regional centers across India.

K.C. Marg, Bandra (W), Mumbai – 400 050
022-26400228 / 69102100
ayjnihh-mum@nic.in

NIEPMD

National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities

National institute offering specialized programs for multiple disabilities including speech and communication disorders.

B.T. Road, Bon Hooghly, Kolkata – 700090
033-25956194 / 25956484

City-wise Special Education Schools

Delhi Schools

Multiple specialized institutions

  • Tamana Special School
  • Amar Jyoti Charitable Trust
  • Muskaan Dreams School
(011)-27670882, (011)-24695528

Mumbai Schools

Comprehensive speech programs

  • Jai Vakeel Foundation
  • Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital
  • SNDT University
022-26751174, 022-24143000

Bangalore Centers

Speech therapy institutes

  • NIMHANS
  • Sweekar Rehabilitation
  • All India Institute of Speech
080-26995000, 080-25736471

AYJNISHD Regional Centers for Speech Therapy

Delhi NCR (Noida)

Plot No.19, Block – F, Sector – 12

0120 – 2500474

Kolkata

B.T.Road, Bonhooghly

Regional Centre

Secunderabad

Regional Centre

Established 1986

Bhubaneshwar

Regional Centre

Established 1986

Advocacy & Online Educational Tools

National advocacy organizations, online learning platforms, and resources for speech and communication education

National Advocacy Organizations

Indian Stammering Association

ISA • National Support Network

Nationwide organization providing support, resources, and advocacy for people who stammer, with local chapters across India.

Pan-India support network
Self-help group meetings

Indian Speech & Hearing Association

ISHA • Professional Body

Professional association for speech-language pathologists and audiologists promoting standards in education and practice.

Professional certification
Continuing education programs

Rehabilitation Council of India

RCI • Regulatory Body

Statutory body regulating training policies for rehabilitation professionals including speech-language pathology.

New Delhi
Professional standards

Online Educational Tools & Platforms

PM e-Vidya CWSN

Children With Special Needs

Government initiative providing accessible study materials, communication aids training, and speech therapy resources on DIKSHA platform.

Communication aids training
Speech therapy resources
NCERT accessible textbooks

Avaz AAC App

Augmentative & Alternative Communication

Award-winning communication app for individuals with speech difficulties, offering picture and text-based communication.

Picture-based communication
Available on iOS & Android
Multilingual support

National Helplines & Support Services

National Disability Helpline

14456

24/7 support with interpreters

Speech Therapy Helpline

1800-11-2445

Professional guidance

Kiran Mental Health

18005990019

Psychological support

Sugamya Pustakalaya

1800-112-555

Accessible learning resources

Employment Opportunities

Comprehensive employment support, training programs, and job placement services for individuals with speech impairments

National Employment Organizations

EnAble India

Placement & Skill Development

Leading organization providing career solutions and placement services for people with disabilities across various sectors.

Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune
Job placement services

Sarthak Educational Trust

Rozgarsarathi Job Portal

Leading NGO empowering persons with disabilities through skill development and job placement with dedicated job portal.

Rozgarsarathi job portal
Pan-India presence

Atypical Advantage

Specialized Job Portal

India's largest livelihood platform for persons with disabilities offering job matching and interview support.

WhatsApp job groups
Mock interview support

Communication-Focused Employment

Diversity & Inclusion Jobs

Companies with AAC Support

Organizations specifically seeking individuals with speech disabilities and providing augmentative communication support.

AAC technology support
Workplace accommodations

Remote Work Opportunities

Communication-Flexible Roles

Work-from-home and remote positions that minimize verbal communication requirements while leveraging other skills.

Text-based communication
Flexible work arrangements

Companies with Communication-Friendly Policies

Accenture India

AAC technology support and accessible communication tools

Microsoft India

Inclusive hiring with assistive technology support

IBM India

Text-based collaboration tools and flexible communication

Wipro

Communication accommodations and assistive technology

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