BEGINNINGS SC provides a lifeline to a huge population of infants, toddlers, and youth who have an invisible disability – deafness or loss of hearing. The importance, not only of early intervention, but also an understanding of options – whether for parents, teachers, or pediatricians – is critically important. Support for the family and teacher can make the difference between a confident, successful adult and one who never reaches his or her full cognitive development.

American with Disabilities Act 1990

IDEA 2004: Information and the law that sets up Part C, or Early Intervention: From the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center

IDEA 2004: Regulations and information about Part B, or the laws that govern children in Special Education in schools: From the Center for Parent Information & Resources

Section 504 of the Rehab Act of 1973

Joint Committee on Infant Hearing (Recommendations about early intervention for deaf and hard of hearing children): 2007 Position Statement and the Supplement to the JCIH 2007 Position Statement (2013)

Early Childhood Hearing Screening Outreach: Information and recommendations for hearing screening