Hearing Impairment

Also known as: hard-of-hearing

A partial or total inability to perceive sounds across one or both ears, encompassing hard-of-hearing and deaf individuals requiring supportive accommodations such as sign language or assistive devices.
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A partial or total inability to perceive sounds across one or both ears, encompassing hard-of-hearing and deaf individuals requiring supportive accommodations such as sign language or assistive devices.
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