The Demographics of Deafness Resulting From Maternal Rubella

Abstract

This paper reviews data on the size and major characteristics of the population of rubella-deafened children, with emphasis on those born during 1963-65. Three sets of data are presented; first, from the national studies of the Annual Survey of Hearing Impaired Children and Youth; second, from a current study of Gallaudet College students; and third, from a continuing study of students at the Model Secondary School for the Deaf. The focus is on the impact that this large group of deaf youngsters will have on postsecondary educational institutions and rehabilitation agencies during the decade of the 1980's.