OAR 411-019-0010
Definitions
(1)
“Deaf” is a term that describes individuals who usually have no useful residual hearing and who generally use sign language as their primary mode of communication. This group of individuals is culturally Deaf and uses the uppercase “D” when using this term.(2)
“deaf” is a term that describes individuals who are audiologically deaf. Individuals who are deaf generally use their residual hearing with speech reading, amplification, hearing aids, cochlear implants, and other hearing assistive technology, and usually speak as a primary mode of communication. This group of individuals uses the lowercase “d” when using this term.(3)
“Deaf-blind” denotes people with a variety of causes and degrees of combined vision and hearing losses that imposes barriers to communication, education, work, and social interaction. This term does not necessarily mean total lack of hearing and vision. Deaf-blind individuals can use a variety of adaptive technology and may also use visual or tactile sign language.(4)
“Department” means the Department of Human Services.(5)
“Hard of Hearing” describes individuals with partial hearing loss. Individuals may also use the term Hard of Hearing to describe themselves if they have a severe or profound audiological level of hearing loss.(6)
“Late Deafened” describes people who acquired a severe to profound hearing loss as adults, generally well after the development of speech and language. Individuals who are late deafened generally will benefit from the use of visual display technology and cochlear implants and may also benefit from hearing aids and other hearing technology.(7)
“These Rules” mean the rules in OAR chapter 411, division 019.
Source:
Rule 411-019-0010 — Definitions, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=411-019-0010.