Author
Qualifications: B.A.M. & S., L.C.P.S., F.C.C.P.,M.C.C.P., F.I.C.S.E.P., F.A.G.E.,M.S.A.S.M.S., C.D. (U.S.A.), F.R.S.H (LONDON)
Affiliation: Chairman and Founder of Rotary Deaf School and Institute of Speech and Hearing, Ichalkaranji, since 1981.
Paper Presentation:
‘The Deaf Way’ – As an official delegate, the paper entitled ‘Parents Involvement and Participation in the Education of a Deaf Child’ was presented at ‘The Deaf Way’; the international conference and festival of Deaf Art, Culture, History, and Sign Language; organized by the Gallaudet University at Washington DC, on July 9-14, 1989. There were only 3 paper presenters from India. Dr. Deshmukh was the only paper presenter from Maharashtra State.
IAPMR – 1991′: The paper entitled ‘The Deaf Way – A Memorable Experience’ was presented at the International Conference – Indian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 1991′, organized by All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, on January 27-30, 1991.
‘Indo – USA Workshop’: Another paper entitled ‘Deafness in Maharashtra’ was presented at the ‘Indo-USA Workshop’ on ‘Mapping Genes of Deafness’, organized by All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi; on January 8-9, 1992.
“International Conference on Bilingualism in Deaf Education’: This Conference was organized by The Swedish National Association of the Dear in cooperation with the World Federation of the Deaf and Stock
holm University on August 16-20, 1993. Dr. Deshmukh presented his paper entitled ‘Status of Sign Langauge in Deaf Education in India.’
Research Project:
A Collaborative Clinical Research Project entitled ‘Nonsyndromic Hereditary Hearing Impairment – Gene Mapping’ with National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, Bethesda, Maryland, USA; is in progress. After attending ‘The Deaf Way’, Dr. Deshmukh initiated the idea of such a Research Project. The aim of the Project is to identify, clone, and sequence genes that cause nonsyndromic hereditary hearing impairment. At the ‘Indo – USA Workshop’ on ‘Mapping Genes of Deafness’ organized by All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, on January 8 and 9, 1992; Dr. Deshmukh presented his paper ‘Deafness in Maharashtra’. He was also a Panel Member of the discussion on ‘Approaching for Tracking Genes for Deafness in India’. At present, Dr. Deshmukh is working as a Co-Investigator in this Research Project.
Propagation of Sign Language and Bilingualism:
To enhance the movement of propagation of Sign Language and Bilingualism, Dr. Deshmukh has enrolled himself as a ‘Rotary Volunteer through which he has organized several seminars in different places of Maharashtra viz. Pune, Nasik, Amravati, Solapur, Sangli, etc. He was the main coordinator of the ‘State Level Seminar on Sign Langauge’ organized by the Rotary Club of Ichalkaranji in December 1994, which was attended by Ms. Liisa Kauppinen, (the then General Secretary) President, World Federation of the Deaf.
Ellis Abednego Woox He has written several articles on this subject in various magazines, bulletins, and newspapers including Maharashtra Times, Loksatta, and Indian Express. He has addressed ‘The Deaf Way’ and ‘Deaf Culture’ at various meetings and State Level Seminars. His interview on sign language was telecasted on Bombay Doordarshan (T.V.) during the program ‘Dnyandeep’ on July 28, 1994. His article titled ‘Status of Sign Language in Deaf Education in India’ was published in the Spring 1994 issue of ‘Signpost’ (publication of International Sign Linguistics Association) and in the ‘Deaf American Monograph 1995’ published by the National Association of the Deaf, U.S.A.
Rotary Career:
Charter Member and President of Member and President of Rotary Club of Ichalkaranji in the year
hen the Club received 4 District Awards, and Rotary InternaPresidential Citation. Felicitated as the Best GGR (Governor’s Representative) in 1987-88. District Chairman of various committees since 1988-89.
Appreciation & Awards:
The National Deaf Children’s Society, London, awarded a Certificate of Appreciation in Recognition of Outstanding contributions to fare, development and happiness of deaf children.
He has received ‘Sfurti Puraskar’ from Sfurti Yuvak Mandal. ‘Shri Shivachatrapati Puraskar’ from Maratha Mandal, ‘Service Award from the Lions Club of Ichalkaranji, and ‘Eminent Citizen of India’ Award from the Association of College of Chest Physicians, New Delhi.
Special Executive Magistrate:
The State Government of Maharashtra had nominated Dr. Deshmukh as the SEM (Special Executive Magistrate) during 1990 – 1995.
Brief Life Sketch:
After completing medical graduation from R.A Podar Medical College (Ayurvedic) Bombay and Nagpur Medical College Nagpur, Dr. Deshmukh started his Clinic at Ichalkaranji in May 1976. At present, he is having a Nursing Home. With the help of service organizations, he has arranged various medical camps, viz. family welfare camps, children immunization camps, skin disease camps, blood donation camps, eye camps, cancer detection camps, etc, vocational guidance seminars, various exhibitions, cultural and sports activities, especially for the disabled. He is happily married to Ranjana and the couple is blessed with a son Amit (studying in a Medical College) and a daughter Aditi (studying in Std. X). Hobbies :Yogasana, Vipasana, Music, Travelling. Up till now, he has traveled the U.S.A., Canada, U.K., Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, France, Luxemburg, and Netherland. He is associated with the following organizations.
Chairman: Deaf School and Institute of Speech and Hearing
Ichalkaranji
President: Rotary Club of Ichalkaranji (1986-87)
President: Medical Association of Ichalkaranji ( 1995-96 )
Chairman: The Friends of the Handicapped, Ichalkaranji (1987-92)
Vice Chairman: The Kolhapur District Cricket Association for the Handicapped, Kolhapur.
Joint Secretary: Creative Film Club, Ichalkaranji
Member: Child Welfare Committee organized by the District Social Welfare Officer, Kolhapur.
Member: State Level Advisory Committee for Service to the Disabled.
