### Question
What is the definition of individuals with disabilities?


### Answer
The definition of **individuals with disabilities** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 1424a*:

> individuals—


(1) with mental retardation, hearing impairments including deafness, speech or language impairments, visual impairments including blindness, serious emotional disturbance, orthopedic impairments, autism, traumatic brain injury, other health impairments, or specific learning disabilities

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1424a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 33-EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES > SUBCHAPTER III-CENTERS AND SERVICES TO MEET SPECIAL NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES**

