Ayati Audiology Clinic

No Dream is Too Big

Mia le Roux from Cape Town in the Western Cape was crowned Miss South Africa 2024 for Miss World. The 28-year-old is the first differently-abled winner in the history of the Miss South Africa pageant.

In her acceptance speech Le Roux said : “With a humble and grateful heart, I accept the incredible responsibility of being your Miss South Africa 2024.
“As a little girl I never would have thought that someone like me could become Miss South Africa. It is extremely powerful what this could mean to other little girls – that even if you have something that makes you different, you still can achieve your dreams with determination and hard work.

“At the tender age of two, I was blessed by my community with the gift of a cochlear implant. Family, friends and strangers rallied to raise funds for this operation – a life-changing opportunity that allowed me to hear. It was also the start of a long journey to listen to sound and connect with the world through speech, a journey that also has taught me to never give up. It took two years of speech therapy and continued repetition of words before I looked up to the sky one day and said my first four words: ‘Kyk daar, wit wolke – look there, white clouds.’

“Today, it is my turn to be your community, to be a voice for those who, like me, have experienced the challenges of being different and feeling excluded. I am here to serve as your representative, to champion the causes that matter to South Africans and to create a space where everyone can shine in their unique, beautiful way.

“South Africans face many challenges, from financial exclusion and lack of access to resources, to the struggles faced by those who are differently abled. These are not just issues; they are opportunities for us all to come together and build a more inclusive and supportive society.”

We at the DDS hope this story inspires all the little boys and girls who visit us in our clinics to dream big; their parents, to never doubt the dream and to our past/present students to give these dreams wings.

The Department of Disability Studies proudly celebrated World Hearing Day 2024 on March 3rd with a series of impactful activities, including street dramas, social media campaigns, e-poster competitions, and hearing screening programs to raise public awareness about ear and hearing care. We are delighted to announce that our efforts have been recognized by the World Health Organization and the World Hearing Forum. Congratulations to our dedicated Audiology academic staff and students for their hard work and commitment!

A Heartfelt Thank You to Ms. Rangi Rodrigo, a Paediatric Audiologist from Melbourne, Australia.

We were honored to have Ms. Rangi visit us today at the Ayati Center. Ms. Rangi's dedication and passion for the field have motivated us to strive for excellence in our work, ensuring the best care for our patients.

A generous donation of hearing aids by the Melbourne Audiology Center was organized through Ms. Rangi. This incredible contribution will make a significant difference in the lives of these children. We are deeply grateful for this donation and for her invaluable encouragement.

Thank you, Ms. Rangi, for your commitment to audiology and for being a source of motivation for our team. Your visit and support have strengthened our resolve to continue our mission with renewed vigor and enthusiasm. We look forward to working together for more initiatives in the future.

Exciting Update from Ayati Audiology Clinic

On July 13, 2024, our dedicated Audiology team at Ayati Audiology Clinic, in collaboration with Dr.Jayaweera and ENT team and the Senior Anesthesiologist Dr. Kumudu and medical team of North Colombo Teaching Hospital, performed an Electrophysiological Audiological tests- Auditory Steady State Response test and Auditory Brainstem Response test under General Anesthesia for a child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and hearing loss to facilitate her further rehabilitation management.

Thank you to everyone involved in this successful collaboration!

We are delighted to share that today marked a significant milestone for the Ayati Audiology unit with our first Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) discussion with the ENT doctors at NCTH.
Consultant ENT surgeon Dr. Ranjith Jayaweera and his supportive team, along with Ayati's Clinical Lead Dr. Dilini Vipulaguna, Audiology Head Ms. Dinukshi Ileperuma, Clinical Audiologist Ms. Shaini, Speech and Language Therapist Ms. Chiranthi, and Clinical Psychologist Ms. Lasanthika collaborated to develop a comprehensive management plan for Keshvi Ariyathilaka, diagnosed with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and ASD.
This collaboration signifies our commitment to integrated patient care and the continuous enhancement of our services. Thank you all for your participation and valuable insights.

Audiologists play a critical role as primary healthcare professionals in evaluating, diagnosing, treating, preventing and managing hearing related difficulties and balance disorders in both children and adults. Let's recognize the vital contributions of audiologists during this Better Hearing Month and beyond.

Untreated dizziness and balance disorders can significantly increase the risk of falls, especially among older adults. This Better Hearing Month, let's prioritize our overall ear health, including addressing balance issues. By seeking proper diagnosis and treatment, we can reduce the risk of falls and maintain our independence and quality of life.

Approximately 6 out of every 1000 babies are born with significant hearing problems. Early detection and intervention are crucial for their development. Let's spread awareness and support initiatives that ensure every child has the opportunity to hear the world around them.

Did you know? Over 1 billion people worldwide are at risk of hearing loss due to unsafe practices. This Better Hearing Month, let's raise awareness and promote safe habits to protect our precious hearing.

This month, let's raise awareness about the importance of hearing health and the impact of hearing loss on individuals and their communities.

On April 25th, 2024, Ayati Audiology Unit hosted a workshop featuring practical demonstrations on "Video Otoscopy", organized by the Department of Disability Studies, Faculty of Medicine, Ragama, in collaboration with the Wickramarachchi Institute for Speech and Hearing.
The workshop aimed to equip Audiology undergraduates with an understanding of the technical aspects and proper procedures for handling Video Otoscope.

"Awareness program on ear and hearing care for adults" was conducted by 2nd year Audiology students of Department of Disability Studies, Faculty of Medicine, Ragama for the Administrative, security and cleaning service staff of the Ayati national center for Children with disabilities on 27th October 2023 in celebration of "Audiology Awareness Month - October 2023".

"An effective fieldwork for the Kelaniya Cable PLC Industry for the noise measurement program, in collaboration with ITI professionals, organized by the Department of Disability, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya in line with the Environmental Audiology module teaching of Batch 13 Audiology students.
Informative and hands-on practicals were done with noise measurements in various locations within the industry premises"

A workshop with practical demonstrations on "Audiology Instruments Handling and Maintenance" was held at Ayati on 18th Oct 2023. The aim of this workshop was to provide Audiology undergraduates and Audiologists an understanding of technical aspects and proper procedures for handling and maintaining Audiology equipments. It was organized by the Department of Disability studies, Faculty of Medicine, Ragama with collaboration of Wickramarachchi Institute for Speech and Hearing.

🔹As a component of their final-year "Transfer of Skills" module, Batch 12 students reading the BSc. Speech and Hearing Sciences program, along with department members, organised a series of informative workshops at Debarawewa President Collage, Thissamaharama.

🔹These workshops aimed to raise awareness about disabilities and various conditions related to speech and hearing within different community groups. Specifically, the target audiences included parents of preschool children, preschool teachers, and the Prefect Guild of Debarawewa President College. The program took place on September 23, 2023.

🔹Parallel to the workshop series, Hearing Screening and Speech and Language Screening programs were carried out on the same day. A total of 43 children participated in the hearing screening program, with 19 of them showing hearing-related issues.

🔹Caregivers of these children received counselling on appropriate management options, and referrals were made to nearby Audiology clinics and hospitals for comprehensive diagnostic hearing evaluations.

An informative workshop and hands on training session was organized on "Advancement of Hearing aid Technology" for students and audiologists, by Department of Disability Studies and Ayati center in collaboration with Wickramarachchi Hearing care and Phonak Asia Pvt Ltd on 18th July 2023.
This program was conducted by Ms Lay Choo SNG ; Australia accredited Senior Audiologist and Brand Champion for Phonak Asia.

Hearing Sceening camp conducted at Vakarai Maha Vidyalaya on 9th July 2023.
As a part of Annual health camp organized by the Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, hearing screening programe and necessary counselling and intervention for follow up management of relevant patients were done by a team of Audiologists.

Dear all,

We are inviting you to participate in a workshop conducted on Advancement in Hearing Aid Technology organized by the Department of Disability Studies and Ayati Centre Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Title: "Advancement in Hearing Aid Technology"
Resource Person: Ms SNG Lay Choo (Senior Audiologist & Brand Champion for Phonak Asia, Master of Clinical Audiologist graduated from Flinders University (South Australia). Worked with Australian Hearing (New South Wales) specializing in adult clinical audiology with experience in pediatric and rural audiology)
Date: 18th July 2023 from 9.00 am to 12.45pm
***Afternoon Hands-on training will be conducted as an onsite session only

If you are interested in joining this session, please register in advance through the link below.Hi there,

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Jul 18, 2023 09:30 AM India

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://learn.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5cqcOuuqj4qGdblRQ4gqdysXsBFpuIAbxxH

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Thank you
Best regards,

Audiology unit,
Department of Disability studies,
Faculty of Medicine,
University of Kelaniya.

Awareness program was conducted to parents visiting AYATI center regarding EAR AND HEARING CARE by our Audiology Team as a part of world hearing day programmes...

Awareness poster campaign for primary health care providers at North Colombo Teaching hospital, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Hospital, Ragama, Leesons Hospital Pvt Ltd, and Melsta Hospital Pvt Ltd, Ragama regarding EAR AND HEARING CARE of children and adults by Audiology Team, Faculty of medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka in celebration of WHO world hearing day 2023...

Awareness program was conducted to students of Ragama Medical Faculty, University of Kelaniya regarding EAR AND HEARING CARE by our Audiology Team as a part of world hearing day programmes...

EAR AND HEARING CARE FOR ALL, LET'S MAKE IT A REALITY...

Workshop regarding "Early detection and intervention of pediatric hearing losses" for midwifery students, Nurses Training School, Kandana conducted by Our Audiology unit, Department of disability studies, Faculty of medicine, University of Kelaniya as a part of world hearing day programmes.
World Health Organization (WHO)

✨✨✨✨✨✨ It is not the voice that commands the story, It is the ear...... ~Italo Calvino~
Protect your healthy ears.......✨✨✨✨✨✨