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Hearing

Explore explanations, everyday questions and next steps connected with hearing.

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Disability Certificate for a Child with Hearing Impairment

Yes. Under India's RPwD Act, 2016, a child with hearing impairment can get a disability certificate, issued by a government medical board after an audiology assessment and applied for via the national UDID portal. It unlocks education, device and financial benefits — and the process is free.

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What benefits is a child with Hearing Impairment entitled to?

A child with hearing impairment in India is entitled to recognition under the RPwD Act, 2016 — a UDID disability certificate unlocking subsidised hearing aids or cochlear implant funding, educational accommodations and scholarships, tax and travel concessions, and reservation. Benefits depend on the certified degree of loss, so begin with a clinician-led audiological assessment and a UDID application while starting early therapy in parallel.

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