Bharat Ratna Dr. M.G. Ramachandran’s experiences shaped his deep empathy for those with speech and hearing impairment. He understood the emotional, social, and educational barriers they faced, and he was determined to enable them to overcome these. MGR envisioned a world where children with speech and hearing impairment would not only have access to education but also opportunities to develop their skills, discover their strengths, and contribute meaningfully to society.
Janaki amma’s efforts, along with MGR’s philanthropy, ensured the school’s mission to empower differently-abled individuals with access to quality education.
Janaki amma visualised that students with special needs could lead fulfilling lives with dignity and independence. Today, the school stands as a testament to this vision.
As MGR’s partner, Mrs. Janaki was a guiding force behind many of his social initiatives, including education for the underprivileged and care for the differently-abled.
She actively encouraged the allocation of resources to support the school’s activities, including providing education and vocational training for students with speech and hearing impairment.
Mr. M. Rajendran, the executor of MGR’s Will and the Founding Trustee, laid the foundations for Dr. MGR Home and School for the Speech and Hearing Impaired.
Kalaimamani Dr. Latha Rajendran is the Founding Principal (1990-2014) and Current Director of Dr. MGR Home and Higher Secondary School for the Speech and Hearing Impaired. She is also the Principal of Dr. MGR Institute of Special Education and Research.
She was formerly the Principal of JRK Matriculation Higher Secondary School between 1984 and 1990.
She holds a Ph. D in Education, M. Phil (Education), Masters in Human Resource Management, M. A. (Sociology), Diploma in Public Relations.
She has done a course in Early intervention of the Deaf and hearing impaired from Galaudette University, Washington DC.
She has won the Best Social Worker Award for the Persons who are Differently-Abled in 2018,
and Best Teacher for the Hearing Impaired from the Government of Tamil Nadu in 1996.
We follow the state board syllabus, ensuring a structured and comprehensive education for our students.
Apart from state board syllabus, to enhance communication and language development in our children, the curriculum includes reading, picture composition, auditory training, speech, story telling, lip reading and rhymes for our kindergarten students
In the Higher Secondary curriculum, we offer three groups: English, Tamil, and Vocational group. Under the English medium, students will study subjects like Economics, Commerce, Computer Application, and Accountancy. In the Tamil medium, students will study Economics, Commerce, Business Maths, and Accounts. The Vocational group includes subjects like Tamil, Typography and Computer Application, Commerce, Accountancy, and Office Management and Secretaryship.
Dr. MGR Home and Higher Secondary School for the Speech & Hearing Impaired proudly celebrates our students’ exceptional achievements. These recognitions highlight their creative excellence which reflects the schools’ dedication to empowering students with speech and hearing impairments.
