In Delhi's ISLRTC's Executive Committee, NAD is a member.
Its President Mr A.S.Narayanan was unable to attend the meeting
as he was attending the WFD Congress in Paris.
On his behalf, Mr Anuj Jain attended the meeting.
At the meeting ISLRTC proposed to invite applications for the post of Multimedia Designer for only hearing individuals.
Mr. Jain did not agree with this.
He said that ISLRTC already had Deaf Designer who is in contractual post from last 1 year.
So there should be no problem.
An Assistant Professor of ISLRTC said that,
they want to hire a hearing person as it is easy to communicate and the work is faster.
If a Deaf person is hired, communication is difficult. This is why they want to hire a hearing person.
ISLRTC already have 5 regular interpreters.
They have expert Deaf teachers as well.
ISLRTC is also conducting Sign Language Diploma Course.
So how can there be a communication barrier.
Hiring a Hearing individuals goes against their ideals.
The Executive Committee has members such as NAD, NIHH, AIFDW, ISLIA and ASLI.
They strongly protested and did not agree. They demanded that the job be open for Deaf and Hearing professionals.
It must not be exclusively for the Hearing.
On 14th Aug 2019, ISLRTC released the advertisement to hire hearing individuals.
Even after the strong disagreement, ISLRTC ignored the Executive Committee and released their advertisement.
ISLRTC strives to work for the development of people with disabilities.
They work for development of the Deaf community.
They have ignored the Deaf by only hiring a Hearing person. This is completely wrong.
ISLRTC has ignored the Deaf community. This is a big insult and it is completely wrong.
Mr A.S. Narayanan, Mr. Anuj Jain and Ms. Preeti Sapra (Interpreter) on 27th August
met the joint Secretary of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
They requested for them to withdraw this advertisement
or extend date
or simply add that this post is open for Deaf as well.
He said we can’t make changes in existing advertisement.
Even though post is for Hearing, Deaf people can apply as well.
He said that he will look into the matter and respond with an answer soon.
However the Joint Secretary was travelling from the 31st August to 4th September 2019.
And the last date for application was 3rd September 2019.
Even after sending letters to various government officials there was no response.
This is why they decided to protest at JANTAR MANTAR, NEW DELHI on 30th August 2019.
Did you see the video? NAD was protesting with a group of people.
During the protest, NAD demanded to meet the Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Thawar Chand Gehlot.
Since he was out of town, NAD met with his personal secretary and told about ISLRTC’s discrimination.
They responded and said that the post for hearing will be kept on hold.
They will accept applications till 3rd September and keep it on hold.
They will not select any hearing candidate for the job.
Another Executive Committee meeting will be conducted. The members will again decide and readvertise.