Educational Accessibility for Hearing-Impaired Students in Assam: A Case Study

This case study investigates the educational challenges encountered by hearing-impaired students at B.D.S. Government Higher Secondary School for Hearing Impaired in Kahilipara, Guwahati, Assam. Using a mixedmethods approach, semi-structured interviews with teachers and structured questionnaires completed by Class XII students were conducted. The findings highlighted significant issues related to classroom acoustics, inadequate assistive technologies, teacher accommodations, recreational facilities, and student-teacher ratios. Despite these barriers, teachers implement specialized instructional strategies, including visual aids and sign language integration. The study recommends improvements in school infrastructure, enhanced availability of assistive teaching tools, teacher accommodations, and better recreational facilities to improve educational outcomes for hearing-impaired students.