AIISH has its Public Education wing called the Centre for Public Education on Communication Disorders (C-PECD) under the Centre of Excellence (COE), which was initiated in 2023.

Aim

To establish a vibrant center for public education on communication disorders at the Centre of Excellence (COE), AIISH, through various public awareness activities

Vision

To strive for excellence in creating awareness among the general   public on the identification, prevention, and rehabilitation of   communication disorders through different mediums

Mission

To conduct public awareness programs and develop training materials for public education in the field of speech, language, and hearing through audio/ video modes, talks, and e-learning

Activities of C-PECD

• Conducting AIISH Arogya Vani Series (AAV)

The main intention of this practice is to create awareness among the general public on various communication disorders and to throw light on the prevention and early identification of communication disorders. This will help connect the stakeholders with the Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. Another important objective is to orient the public on the institutional activities and the academic courses offered. As the course on Speech and Hearing is relatively less known, it will help in more student population to take up this course and provide services in rural areas. In addition, this initiative strives to boost awareness of RPWD, facilities, and benefits provided by the National Health Programs.

  The target population for AIISH Arogya Vani(AAV) includes:

• Students of various disciplines, i.e., Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Medico Social Workers, Medical Record Keeping, etc.
• Medical fraternity, including medical practitioners, consultants, and nursing staff
• Policymakers
• School teachers
• General public

• Spreading awareness of communication disorders through different social media platforms, Facebook/YouTube/ Instagram page "AIISH Mysuru" and through club house activities video talks by expert faculty about various communication disorders are uploaded in different social media platforms. The video covers the causes, the characteristics and the management options available for various communication disorders

• Conducting Live Phone-In Programs reduces the gap between the professionals and the general public. During the live phone-in program, the public can call us and clear their doubts about the specific communication disorder addressed during that programme. 

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• Developing Public Education Materials 
  It is aimed at developing public education materials related to communication disorders in English and in different Indian languages.  

• Organizing Radio Manasa and All India Radio talks
• Radio Manasa is coordinated by the University of Mysore, faculty talks on different communication disorders will be recorded and broadcast in the university campus for the benefit of the general public
• All India Radio(AIR) Mysuru also broadcast talks by faculty on various communication disorders and the success stories of clients with communication disorders after their rehabilitation at AIISH