What is meant by Physically Impaired with Orthopedic Impairment?
An orthopedic impairment refers to a severe skeletal, muscular or neuromuscular impairment. The term includes impairments resulting from congenital anomalies (e.g. including but not limited to skeletal deformity or spina bifida), and impairments resulting from other causes (e.g., including but not limited to cerebral palsy or amputations). To be eligible for exceptional student education, there must be evidence of an orthopedic impairment that adversely affects the student’s performance in the educational environment.
