Individuals with disabilities that make up a small percentage of the population. Some examples of these might be having a visual impairment, Deaf and hard of hearing, deaf–blind or significant cognitive impairment. The definition of low-incidence disability varies from state to state. A parent of a deaf child might encounter the term low-incidence disability when researching the services and support available for their child’s unique needs in the education system.
Has your child or family member been identified as deaf or hard of hearing?