Speech and Hearing Institute And Research Centre is a company based out of West Bengal and Eastern India. Started in most humble manner in 1978, SHIRC today operates from a full-fledged center in Kolkata and from 4 other rural centers, and is collaborating with several other agencies. From early identification, treatment and rehabilitation, SHIRC delivers an integrated service to the speech and hearing impaired children through parent/professional partnership, home training, preparation for integrated and special education, vocational training and day care program.