Recognition for Std X toppers

• 17 Speech and hearing impaired children were felicitated for scoring over 60% in their SSLC exams (Std X under Karnataka board)
• The function was organized by the Foundation for Art and Culture for Deaf.
• The Founder of the foundation is A K Umesh, a hearing impaired person himself, who works at Geological Survey of India.
• The foundation supports differently abled children and recognizes academic achievements by providing scholarships.
• Most of these children have studied at regular schools.
• Varalakshmi, a parent: "My daughter Lakshmi scored 81% in SSLC. Though she is hearing and speech impaired , we got her educated in a normal school and she topped her class."
• Mohammed, a parent: "Both my children are hearing and speech impaired but this has never been a hurdle for excellence . Teachers too have a significant contribution to their success."
• A teacher: "Scoring over 60% by comprehending lessons through lip-reading is an achievement to be proud of."

From The Times of India: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Bangalore/Special_celebration_for_special_children/articleshow/3354247.cms