AYJNISHD

Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities (Divyangjan), known as AYJNISHD(D), is an autonomous organization under India’s Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Established in 1983 and headquartered in Bandra West, Mumbai, the institute works to address speech and hearing disabilities through services, education, research, and regional outreach. Its network includes regional centres and composite regional centres serving communities across India.

The institute provides clinical and rehabilitation services, including support through departments of audiology, speech and language pathology, psychology, education, outreach, and socioeconomic rehabilitation. Its website offers information on hearing impairment, prevention, assistive aids, communication development, diagnosis, intervention, and guidance for families. AYJNISHD(D) also offers diploma, degree, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes, alongside vocational training and professional development. Research publications, awareness materials, test resources, and educational brochures form part of its wider knowledge-sharing work. The institute regularly announces admissions, clinical services, employment opportunities, events, and tenders, reflecting its role as a national resource for people with speech and hearing disabilities, their families, students, and professionals.