BUILDING THE COLLECTIVES

The Vision for Collectives has been in plan since the initiation of Hear A Million as and independent campaign. However, forming and carrying out the work to engage more deaf audiences is part of the five-year plan. Hear A Million Collective will entail an association of partners involved in building access for the Deaf with the Mission of impacting 10 Lakhs of Deaf people by 2030.

Objectives of the collectives are as follows:

1.⁠ ⁠To promote mutual help, cooperation, and understanding among partners.

2.⁠ ⁠To strengthen existing best practices, resources, and access to the Deaf.

3.⁠ ⁠Act as a platform for the exchange of experiences and ideas.

4.⁠ ⁠To Foster new initiatives.

5.⁠ ⁠Establish linkage with the government, agencies, companies, and other allies.

Best Practices

Language Acquisition

Bilingual Education is a collective of experts dedicated to promoting quality education for Deaf children by equipping teachers with effective strategies and resources to teach bilingually—using both Indian Sign Language (ISL) and written language—to support meaningful language development and literacy.

Livelihood

Livelihood is a collective of NGOs, companies, and professionals committed to creating better employment and self-employment opportunities for Deaf individuals. It promotes inclusive, Deaf-friendly workplaces and supports skill development, entrepreneurship, and long-term career growth within accessible and empowering environments.

Accessibility Technology Solutions

Technology Solutions is a collective of best practices, tools, and innovations focused on creating barrier-free experiences for the Deaf community.

The Indian Sign Language (ISL) Interpreters Fellowship at EnAble India is a professional development programme that equips emerging ISL interpreters with the skills, mentorship, and practical experience needed to deliver high-quality interpreting services. Through Deaf-led learning, real-world exposure, and continuous reflection, the fellowship nurtures interpreters who advance communication access and inclusion for the Deaf community.

Deaf Artists Collective

Deaf Artists Collective aims to bring together some of the best Deaf artists across India to collaborate, grow, and gain visibility in the mainstream art world. The collective supports Deaf artists in becoming independent, provides platforms to showcase their work, and creates more opportunities for professional and creative development..

Early Involvement

Early Involvement is a collective focused on sharing best practices, resources, and guidance for parents of Deaf children from birth—helping to ease their worries and support informed, empowering decisions right from the start.

Advocacy

Advocacy is a collective that works in collaboration with national Deaf associations to promote the rights, recognition, and equality of Deaf citizens. Together, we strive to influence policy, raise awareness, and ensure that Deaf voices are at the forefront of conversations about inclusion and justice for all.

BUILDING THE COLLECTIVES