Mysore/Mysuru: JSS Institute of Speech and Hearing, M.G. Road, Mysuru, in collaboration with Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities (Divyangan), Mumbai, has organised a free speech and hearing evaluation and hearing aid distribution camp on Nov.8 and 9 at its premises in city.

Those who have hearing problem may get their hearing tested and avail hearing aid free of cost if eligible under the ADIP scheme of Government of India by registering their names at JSS Institute of Speech and Hearing over Phone: 0821-2548229 or in person before Nov.6.

Documents required for availing free hearing aid are as follows: Aadhaar card; Hearing disability certificate with hearing disability 40% or above (issued by Civil Surgeon/ competent authority of respective State Government); Income certificate issued by competent authority and two recent passport size colour photographs.

Note: Individuals whose monthly income is up to Rs. 22,500 will get the hearing aid free of cost while those with monthly income from Rs. 22,501 to Rs. 30,000 will get the hearing aids at a concessional rate of 50% of the cost of the aid.