Conference started with the welcome speech by Ms. Rajyalaxmi Rao, President Delhi Foundation of Deaf Women followed by Ms. Sangeeta Gala, Chairperson, National Foundation of Deaf Women proceeded by a presentation by Mr. J C Gupta on ‘Schemes & Facilities available for Deaf Women’. This was an eye-opener for all participants as they came to know so many new government schemes and facilities which they have never heard before. Mr. Gupta also guided them whom to meet to solve their problems. Participants came forward with thousands of queries which were answered by Mr. Gupta.

Mr. Dhariyal could not make for the conference due to some personal reasons but Mrs. Sushma Batra threw light on ‘Educational Status & Rights of Deaf Women’. She told about various educational techniques and models present to educate disabled & also about various integrated set-up educating deaf & normal hearing together.

Mrs. Vinaya Jose talked about ‘Changing Face of Deaf Women in Kerala’ she shared her views and experiences on the topic and discuss how a deaf women can change her life with own courage and positivism. She presented her own life as an example for this. Her speech was very encouraging and motivating.

Mrs. Padma Kalra spoke about ‘Challenges Before Hearing Impaired’. Being a deaf herself what all problems she faced and what were the reasons behind it. She discussed about the challenges and how to overcome them. It was a very innovative speech. And last but not the least Mr. Deepak Sahay spoke on ‘Importance of Sign Language & Problems related to Employment for deaf women’. He enlightened the problem faced by all deaf due to lack of Interpreters at Hospitals, Courts, Police stations etc. He discussed about the universally accepting Sign Language Course so that its easy to connect a deaf person to the normal hearing society.

The conference was concluded with the Vote of Thanks by DFDW's Secretary Mrs. Uma Kapoor and hence last but not the least a Documentary Film- ‘Deaf- Hear Me’ was shown which was appreciated by all and it showed the life of many deaf what difficulties and problems they face and what is the key reason behind it. This movie was of 45 min and was a joint effort of USA based well wisher Ms. Carol Duffy and her team. ____________________________________