Sec. 4. Definitions
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For purposes of this Act: The term deafblind , when applied to an individual, means the individual has concomitant hearing and visual impairments, the combination of which— prevents access to information; causes severe communication challenges; interferes with social and emotional well-being; and impacts other developmental areas in a manner that adversely affect a child’s educational performance (including children who are deafblind with additional disabilities). 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.