Physical

Disabilities
Kim, Kennedy, Lily, Hanna.
What defines a physical disability?
A physical disability is the long-term loss or
impairment of part of your bodys physical
function.
It can involve difficulties with walking and
mobility, sitting and standing, use of your hands
and arms, sight, hearing, speech, seizures, etc.
A physical disability may be genetic. It can also
come about through something that happened
before or during birth or later in life through an
illness or injury.
A physical disability may be obvious, such as loss
of a limb, or less obvious, for example, epilepsy.
Types of physical disabilities.
Epilepsy- More than 200,000 US cases each year. Chronic disorder that
causes unprovoked, recurrent seizures.
Cerebral Palsy- A lifetime condition that causes lack of muscle control
that affects students ability to move and to maintain balance and
posture.
Spina Bifida- Malformation of the spinal cord prior to birth. Can cause
loss of skin sensation and complete or partial paralysis of a persons low
extremities.
Asthma- A chronic lung condition characterized by airway obstruction,
inflammation, and hyperirritability of the bronchial tubes. Most common
chronic disease among children in the US.
Potential Needs
AAC devices for those with cerebral palsy
Powered or electric wheelchairs
Some may only need a simple switch to operate an educational tool like a
computer or an electric wheelchair
Come in all shapes and sizes
Each do different things
Ways To Address Those Needs.
-A physical examination will help assess the students needs while at school
and at home.

-IEP teams should consider all of the factors in the students life while
working through their accommodations. (EX. physical and mental)

- School based health centers can help students by providing health care at
school that fits the student's needs perfectly.
Additional Needs
-Some students may have other needs that need to be addressed in a variety
of ways for example some students use a token system to keep them
motivated.

-The positive reinforcement can help a student stay focused on what he or

she needs to get accomplished while at school.

-This system can help keep a student self-aware during school whether it be
physically or mentally.

-In the end, charting a students progress can be very beneficial not only to
teachers in the classroom but also to parents at home.
Article
http://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/college-planning-with-physical-disabil
ities/
-Talks about how to transition from high school and general education into
higher education, for example, college.
 Resources
DDR (Disability Development Resources)- Provides habilitation and Attendant Care services to individuals with
developmental disabilities. Located in Mesa, Arizona http://ddresources.com

The Arc- The Arc provides an array of services and support for families and individuals. The Arc is devoted to
promoting and improving supports and services for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

https://www.larcheusa.org/participate/disabilities-resources/

Best Buddies- Best Buddies enhances the lives of middle school, high school and college students with intellectual
disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment.

https://www.bestbuddies.org
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SECOND + THIRD SLIDES= KIM

FOURTH SLIDE + KAHOOT= HANNA

FIFTH + SIXTH SLIDES= LILY

ARTICLE +EIGHTH SLIDE= KENNEDY

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Citations
McCulloh, D. (2017, October 26). A Guide for College Students With Physical
Disabilities. Retrieved November 07, 2017, from
http://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/college-planning-with-physical-
disabilities/