IDEA Disability Category Tip Sheet: Hearing Impairment (Including Deafness)

This tip sheet defines hearing impairment (including deafness) under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and shares strategies for success. While IDEA defines deafness and hearing impairment separately, they are generally combined under a single disability category under state law. This tip sheet includes information and IDEA definitions for both hearing impairment and deafness.