Students may have physical disabilities arising from conditions such as congenital deformities, spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, brittle bones, haemophilia, cystic fibrosis or severe accidental injury. It is important to state that there is no necessary direct correlation between the degree of physical disability and the inability to cope with the school curriculum, apart from the elements involving physical activity. Students with severe physical disability may have minimal special educational needs, while those with minimal physical disability may have serious learning needs. Physical access can be a major concern for students who have physical disabilities as those who use wheelchairs, braces, crutches, rolators, canes or prostheses, or those who fatigue easily may have difficulty moving around a school campus.

Physical disabilities may also include other medical conditions, such as, epilepsy, cancer, diabetes, asthma, and other acute or chronic health problems that interfere with a student's education performance.

Physical disabilities are classified as Orthopedic Impairment, Traumatic Brain Injury, or Other Health Impairment.

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