Orthopedic Impairment

"Orthopedic impairment" means a severe orthopedic impairment. The term includes impairments caused by congenital anomaly, impairments caused by disease (e.g., poliomyelitis, bone tuberculosis, etc.), and impairments from other causes (e.g., cerebral palsy, amputations, and fractures or burns that cause contractures).

Common Characteristics

• • • Congenital or acquired impairment

    • Inability to perform tasks and require adaptive equipment

Criteria

• • • Documented medical impairment

    • Educational impact

VDOE Guidance/Resources

• Handbook for Occupational & Physical Therapy Services in the Public Schools of Virginia (PDF)

Outside Resources

• United Cerebral Palsy

• American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine

• American Occupational Therapy Association

• American Physical Therapy Association