A.S. Narayanan

A.S. Narayanan has dedicated 25 years to working with the Deaf community. He serves as the President of the National Association of the Deaf, India, the sole Disabled People’s Organization advocating for Deaf rights in the country. Additionally, he is a member of the steering committee of NITI AAYOG, representing Deaf interests at the highest levels of government. Narayanan is actively involved in the establishment and operation of the Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre.

With a global perspective, Narayanan has attended key events such as the World Federation of the Deaf Congress in Durban, South Africa, and Paris, France, in 2019. He also completed the “Bummy” Burstein Leadership Institute at Gallaudet University, USA, enhancing his leadership skills.

Narayanan’s advocacy focuses on the recognition of Indian Sign Language as an official language of India and advocating for closed captioning on TVs. He serves on various committees, including those related to disability rights legislation and accessibility standards for Persons with Disabilities in TV programs. Through his tireless efforts, Narayanan continues to advance the rights and inclusion of the Deaf community in India.