Fact of the Day

Hearing loss is considered a developmental disability. Anyone with 90dB or greater loss of their hearing is considered deaf. Hearing loss can also refer to impairments in frequency or intensity perception. People with lesser impairments to their hearing a typically referred to as "hard of hearing." About 30% of children who are deaf or hard of hearing also have one or more other developmental disabilities.

To learn more about hearing loss check out the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's web page on hearing loss