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posted Jan 25, 2025 6:06:35 PM

Our children are all deaf. Does that count as disabled? Also, one of them is autism.

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Expert Alumni
Jan 25, 2025 7:17:01 PM

It depends- the IRS definition of disabled is:

 

        Your child is permanently and totally disabled if both of the following apply:

  • Your child can't engage in any substantial gainful activity because of a physical or mental condition.
  • A doctor determines the condition has lasted or can be expected to last continuously for at least a year or can lead to death.

        Permanently and totally disabled.