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Hearing impairment

• What is hearing impairment?
• Who are the deaf/hearing impaired students in Education Queensland?
• What support is available to deaf/hearing impaired students in Education Queensland?
• What are the educational implications of a hearing impairment/hearing loss?

For detailed information on the above and further information regarding hearing loss and its educational implications, listening devices and classroom practice please refer to DSSU Professional Learning Community - Hearing Impairment

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