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Disability does not deter them

CHENNAI: A deafening silence welcomed visitors to the YMCA College of Physical Education, Nandanam here on Friday where shamiyanas were put up on one side of the ground. Children were hopping from one stall to another which hosted an array of games. They played and made merry, in silence.

They were at the fair organised by Deaf Enabled Foundation, a voluntary organisation working for the welfare of hearing impaired. Nearly 120 children from five deaf schools in the city took part in the ‘Deaf Children's Mela'.

The staff, volunteers and students involved in the conduct of the fair, including the Foundation's founder and chief executive T.K.M. Sandeep, were hearing impaired. M. Ramya, director of communication and interpreter, explained the sign language to the visitors.

The afternoon sun did not deter the children as was evident from the smiles and excitement on their faces, which were painted with cricket world cup and flags. The ‘Bursting the balloon' stall turned empty by 1 p.m. as the 240-odd balloons got over in a few hours.

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