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Nicole Piccini
Orthopedic impairment under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
is described as, impairments caused by a congenital anomaly, impairments caused by
disease (e.g., poliomyelitis, bone tuberculosis), and impairments from other causes (e.g.
cerebral palsy, amputations, and fractures or burns that cause contractures) (Categories
of Disability Under IDEA 2012). The specifics of the severity and the conditions of the
impairment are particular to the disease the individual has. For students with orthopedic
impairments, their ability to learn is focused around accommodations necessary for them
to obtain instruction from teachers.
out.
Make sure your classroom is completely accessible and barrier free.
Offering extended test time and oral or taped tests.
Excused tardiness.
Laboratory assistance.
Tape record lessons and lectures for student.