Effective communication is essential for quality of life; no one can do without interacting with his human and material environments. Dysfunctional hearing however causes communication breakdown thereby impacting negatively on the individual socially, emotionally, academically and economically, irrespective of the type or level of the impairment. There is therefore a need to remove the barrier or at least remediate the situation for the benefit of all concerned. This article explored the necessity for the identification and assessment of a hearing impairment, especially in a school setting. It also reviewed the essentiality of managing hearing impairment through rehabilitation of learners with hearing disorders. The paper further advocated for team work among professionals using aural rehabilitation as platform for the enhancement of total and effective intervention, thereby promoting social interaction through oral communication. It therefore suggested future directions for early detection, screening and intervention programmes.