“Multiple Disabilities” is one of the disability categories recognized by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that makes a student eligible for special education and related services. The other categories include:

  • Autism

  • Deaf-Blindness

  • Developmental Delay (3 to 5 year-olds)

  • Emotional Disability

  • Hearing Impairment

  • Intellectual Disability

  • Orthopedic Impairment

  • Other Health Impairment (OHI)

  • OHI - ADHD/ADD

  • Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD)

  • SLD - Dyslexia

  • Speech/Language Impairment

  • Traumatic Brain Injury

  • Visual Impairment

Multiple Disabilities means that a student has two or more of the disabilities recognized by the IDEA, and that this combination meets certain criteria. Under federal law, multiple disabilities is defined as accompanying impairments whose combination requires serious educational needs that cannot be addressed with services designed for only one of the impairments. In other words, a student qualifies for Multiple Disabilities when their condition is so severe that providing support for one of the disabilities in the combination is not sufficient.

Maya Murphy P.C. has proudly been included in the 2024 Edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked among the top firms in the nation. In addition, Managing Partner Joseph C. Maya has been selected to The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for his work in Employment Law and Education Law in Connecticut. Recognition in Best Lawyers® is awarded to firms and attorneys who demonstrate excellence in the industry and is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor.

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