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Department of Disability Studies

The Department of Disability Studies aims to become the lead centre for teaching, professional skills development and research on disability related issues in Sri Lanka. At the DDS all teaching and research programs are underpinned by a disability studies paradigm.

WELCOME TO

Department of Disability Studies

The Department of Disability Studies aims to become the lead centre for teaching, professional skills development and research on disability related issues in Sri Lanka. At the DDS all teaching and research programs are underpinned by a disability studies paradigm.

Undergraduate Programmes

Offers courses for Speech and Hearing Science degree.

SHS Student Portal

Student Portal for SHS Degree Program.

OT Student Portal

Student Portal for OT Degree Program.

Research

The department is engaged in multidisciplinary research.

S.K.P.Kavindya

           
Specialization:
Audiology  
Contact:
 011-2958251 (Office)  
Tel : 0714981233  
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Research Interests:
  • Public health audiology
  • Community based participatory research
  • Vestibular research


Service :
  • Coordinating Year 4 Undergraduate programs.
  • Assisting lecturers to conduct lectures and clinical examinations.
  • Assisting to supervise undergraduates at the Audiology clinic.
  • Conducting tutorials and practical sessions to undergraduates.
  • Assisting to organize and implement workshops and screening programs undertaken by the department.
  • Participating in research projects undertaken by the department related to the field of Audiology.
  • Assisting students in their academics and research.
  • Organizing and conducting Audiology monthly team meetings.
  • Assisting academic and non-academic staff on administrative matters.
  • Contributing to the Audiology clinic (Hearing assessments; Behavioral and Physiological, Balance assessments, Rehabilitation; Hearing aids and AVT) at Ayati National Center for Children with Disabilities.
  • Assisting Ayati clinicians to organize and implement workshops.
  • Contributing to the MDT discussions with the NCTH ENT unit.
  • Contributing to the Ayati EMR team.
Research Publications:
Published in conferences proceedings
  • Kavindya, S.K.P. & Ileperuma, L.D. “Audiology Service -Seeking Behavior of Adults with Hearing Impairment of a Primary Hearing Healthcare Facility”, Accepted for ASHA conference 2024 (Virtual Poster Presentation)

 

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Department of Disability Studies
Faculty of Medicine,
University of Kelaniya,
P.O Box 6,
Thalagolla Road,
Ragama,
Sri Lanka

  • Tel :  +94 11 2961000

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  • Email:  dist@kln.ac.lk

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