Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), students may qualify for special education services if they fall under one of 13 recognized disability categories. These include autism, deaf-blindness, deafness, emotional disturbance, hearing impairment, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, specific learning disability, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, and visual impairment. These categories ensure that students with diverse needs receive the appropriate support and accommodations to succeed in their education.