• Mr.P. Rama Krishna
• Mr.S.Parthasarathy
• Mrs.K.Rajeswari

The purpose of this study was to understand the existing status of life skills of students with hearing impairment. The sample included 150 students with hearing impairment studying from X standard to +2 level in various institutions. The study followed survey method and the sample were selected purposively. The participants were assessed by Life Skills Self Assessment Scale for Students with Hearing Impairment - (LSSAS-SWHI) developed by the researcher. Percentage analysis was applied for analyzing the data. The average of percentage analysis revealed that the level of life skills are very low. It was also supported by the opinions of the parents and teachers of students with hearing impairment. So, based on the LSSAS-SWHI results and opinion of the parents and teachers it is concluded that the existing level of the life skills is very low.

Life skills, Students with Hearing Impairment, Parents, Teachers.

"Status of Life skills of Students with Hearing Impairment", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.3, Issue 11, page no.84-87, November-2016, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1611013.pdf

"Status of Life skills of Students with Hearing Impairment", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.3, Issue 11, page no. pp84-87, November-2016, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1611013.pdf