Orthopedic Impairment (OI)

Definition
A student with an orthopedic impairment is one who has been determined to meet the criteria for orthopedic impairment (a severe orthopedic impairment that adversely affects a child's educational performance, including impairments caused by congenital anomalies, diseases and other causes)

Required Eligibility Forms

• FIE (including present levels of performance and recommendations for students who are eligible)
• Evaluation report for orthopedic impairment, completed by member of the assessment team

A student’s eligibility based on an orthopedic impairment must include a medical diagnosis provided by a licensed physician.

ARD/IEP Requirements

Follow standard ARD/IEP procedures; no specific supplements are required.