December 4th 2025.
Devangi Dalal, a renowned audiologist and speech-language pathologist from Mumbai, was recently recognized for her incredible work in empowering persons with disabilities. She received the prestigious National Award for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities 2025 from the honorable President of India, Droupadi Murmu. The award was presented to her at a ceremony in New Delhi on December 3, which is also observed as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
For over 33 years, Dalal has been dedicated to transforming the lives of hearing-impaired children through early intervention, inclusive education, therapy, parent training, and community awareness. Her efforts have not gone unnoticed, as she was honored with the 'Sarvashresth Vyakti' award for her exceptional contributions towards empowering persons with disabilities.
Dalal is not only the founder of 'Hearing Hearts' but also the co-founder of Josh Foundation, organizations that have supported over 2,000 children by providing them with high-quality advanced digital hearing aids, guidance for their families, and helping them integrate confidently into mainstream schools. Her work has focused on early identification and timely hearing intervention, making advanced digital hearing aids accessible to underprivileged children, and providing therapy, counseling, and rehabilitation support to families.
She is also a strong advocate for public awareness and advocacy on hearing health and is regarded as one of India's leading voices for hearing-impaired children. Her approach combines professional expertise with compassion and community engagement, making a positive impact on the lives of many.
Upon receiving the award, Dalal expressed her gratitude and humility, dedicating it to every child who has inspired her, every parent who has trusted her, and every professional who works tirelessly for early intervention. She strongly believes that by making specially-abled children equally inclusive in our society, we can inspire the world to be kinder.
At the award ceremony, President Murmu stressed the importance of inclusion, dignity, and equal opportunity as the true measures of national progress. She reminded the country of its collective responsibility to build a society that is just, inclusive, and enabling for all citizens, especially for those with disabilities. The President also commended the 32 awardees for their compassion, responsibility, and action, stating that they are shining examples of India's commitment to dignity, equality, and inclusion.
President Murmu also highlighted India's shift to a rights-based framework, as outlined in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. This framework guarantees accessibility, reasonable accommodation, legal safeguards, and enhanced representation in education and public service. She praised the Divyang children for their exceptional abilities, despite their disabilities, and shared that many initiatives for them have been undertaken at the President's House, including a Purple Fest.
In conclusion, the President encouraged everyone to visit a website for details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai and surrounding regions, emphasizing the importance of creating an inclusive and accessible society for all.
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