Rights body seeks 1% quota in government jobs for hearing impaired

Members of Tamil Nadu Deaf Rights Welfare Association on Monday staged demonstrations here, pressing for various demands, including 1% reservation in government jobs for persons with hearing impairment.

They also submitted a petition at the weekly grievance meeting held at the Collectorate on Monday. The meeting was chaired by Collector Vishu Mahajan.

The association, led by its district secretary R. Thangaraj, demanded 1% reservation for persons with hearing impairments in government employment, monthly assistance of ₹6,000 for persons with hearing impairments and appointment of sign language interpreters at all government offices, hospitals, courts and police stations.

It also sought free house site pattas for persons with hearing impairment and appointment of teachers trained in sign language interpreters at special schools for students with hearing impairment.