Vishwa was to enter kindergarten in 2020 when nationwide lockdown happened. Schools were closed for nearly two years. I have been worrying about delayed schooling for my daughter. I found out that Orjet Foundation offered an online education program for deaf children and enrolled her immediately. To my happiness, Vishwa enjoys learning with her peers online and is keenly learning new information taught to her.

We live in a remote village in Maharashtra. There is no access to education for deaf children. We were overjoyed to discover that Orjet Foundation conducted online education through Indian Sign Language (ISL), the visual language of the Deaf people. We observed our son Pranav learn regularly and we are very delighted to say that he participated and enjoyed the online sessions.

I am Deaf and a teacher by profession. I teach hearing parents with Deaf children under an early intervention program using ISL. My deaf son Aarav enjoys learning through quizzes conducted by Orjet Foundation online. Interaction with Deaf teachers and peer-to-peer gives him opportunities to improve his ISL skills as his first language.

Orjet Foundation’s online education program is amazing! Asadullah’s impatience grows when the scheduled class time nears… I have never ever seen him being like that. He wants to continue learning online at Orjet Foundation because the education is imparted in Indian Sign Language and it is a pleasurable experience for him.

I have twins – Dhyana and Dhanya. Both my children have different learning styles. Dhyana prefers learning English through ISL online using Direct Instruction method (ISL) while Dhanya likes to learn new information through play way method. Orjet Foundation offers both the instructional methods and my children learn effectively.

My wife died when our son Umar was still a baby. I raised him for the first few years then I got remarried. I have been offended by the mockery over his deafness and muteness done to Umar by his hearing peers. Also, he was sad as he had no friends who could talk in ISL. Thanks to Orjet Foundation’s online Education program, Umar is happy to be able to make friends while learning new subjects online.

In Maharashtra, 14-year-old Himanshu Katekhaye has blossomed in English at Orjet Foundation. His mother rejoices as he progressed and developed a passion for English. However, as a Maharashtrian, Himanshu faces a challenge: the Marathi language dominates government affairs, and his mother urges him to learn it. Yet, Himanshu refuses due to the absence of sign language classes for Marathi. In response, his mother has appealed to Orjet Foundation to introduce these classes. With sign language classes, the foundation will have a wonderful opportunity to empower Himanshu as well as others like him to embrace their cultural heritage and thrive in a world of possibilities.

Asmita Dhumal, a 16-year-old from Latur, Maharashtra, has thrived as a student at Orjet Foundation for almost a year. Her father and sister applaud her exceptional communication skills through writing in good English, reaching an impressive 80%. However, Asmita faces a communication barrier with her hearing parents and family members who speak the local language. To bridge this gap, we have counseled her family members, urging them to invest time in understanding sign language. By embracing sign language, they can support Asmita in her journey, fostering a stronger bond and ensuring a bright future filled with effective communication and mutual understanding.

Het Munipara, an 8-year-old from Bhavnagar, Gujarat, is thriving in his education journey. Despite his Gujarati language background, Het’s English learning has seen remarkable improvement under the guidance of Orjet Foundation. Het’s parents who are also Deaf, admire the foundation’s teaching methods and express a desire to continue with them in the future. This appreciation reflects the positive impact of Orjet Foundation’s approach in fostering language skills and empowering students like Het. Let’s celebrate Het’s progress and support the Foundation’s commitment to providing exceptional education, ensuring a bright future for young learners like Het across Gujarat. Together, we can inspire and nurture the potential within every child.

Athul Krishna. V,  a remarkable  12-year-old  from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerela, has embraced his unique journey. Despite studying at a hearing school and facing communication challenges in his school, Athul found solace and growth at Orjet Foundation over the past year. Now, he confidently communicates with his family, thanks to the Foundation’s focus on empowering deaf individuals. Athul’s mother witnesses his impressive progress in English education and offers a heartfelt suggestion: to introduce personal development classes for Athul. These classes would enable him to cultivate ethics, enhance his understanding, and learn to navigate society with grace.

Suvarna Gaikwad, a determined 14-year-old from a rural area in Pune, Maharashtra, and her deaf brother face educational challenges in their deaf schools. Limited sign language proficiency among hearing teachers hampers their studies. However, with the support of Orjet Foundation, their educational journey has transformed. Suvarna’s mother, despite her own limited education, sees the positive impact and aspires for her children’s future success. Suvarna and her brother eagerly suggest expanding subject classes at the foundation to enhance their studies further.

Pooru Agarwal, a vibrant 6-year-old from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, has embarked on a transformative journey at Orjet Foundation. In just 9 months, his communication skills have flourished, leaving a profound impact. Previously introverted, Pooru struggled to converse with his parents, but the Foundation’s guidance unleashed his wings, turning him into an outgoing and confident individual. The communication barrier is now a thing of the past. Encouraged by Pooru’s progress, his parents suggest incorporating subjects like maths and science into the curriculum. Pooru dreams of exploring the world, and his parents rejoice in witnessing his overall development.