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

IDEA 2004: Regulations and information about Part B, or the laws that govern children in Special Education in schools

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