Definitions

For purposes of this Act: (1) The term deafblind, when applied to an individual, means the individual has concomitant hearing and visual impairments, the combination of which— (A) prevents access to information; (B) causes severe communication challenges; (C) interferes with social and emotional well-being; and (D) impacts other developmental areas in a manner that adversely affect a child’s educational performance (including children who are deafblind with additional disabilities). (2) The term deafdisabled, when applied to an individual, means the individual is deaf and also has at least one other disability, but excludes individuals who are deafblind.