Deafness with additional disabilities (AD+) is a term used to describe individuals who have hearing loss and one or more other disabilities. This could include anything from vision loss physical disabilities and cognitive disabilities. Other terms for this population include “deaf plus” and “deaf with disabilities (DWD)
Additional information about Deaf+ children
Understanding Deaf Plus: The Likelihood and Impact of Other Disabilities Compounding Hearing Loss
Supporting Success For Children With Hearing Loss | Deaf PLUS Additional Needs
Additional Disabilities | National Center on Deafblindness