Orthopedic impairments (OI) are diseases or disorders related to
the bones, joints, and muscles that adversely affect a childs
educational performance.
The Rich and Famous
Stephen Hawking- Motor Neuron DiseaseChristopher Reeves- Spinal
Cord InjuryFranklin Roosevelt- PolioFrida Khalo- Spina BifidaOscar
Pistorius- Amputee- Both legsJosh Blue- Cerebral Palsy
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Josh Blue
Resourceshttp://www.mdausa.org - Muscular Dystrophy Association-
Offers info on neuromuscular diseases. Includes a teachers guide on
how to help a student with this
disease.http://www.spinabifidaassociation.org/site/c.liKWL7PLLrF/b.2642343/k.8D2D/Fact_Sheets.htm
- Offers information on Spina Bifida as well as fact sheets for
educators.http://nichcy.org- National Dissemination Center for
Children with Disabilities offers overview on students with
disabilities listed under IDEA as well as educator
tips.http://www.as.wvu.edu/~scidis/motor.html#sect2- Gives teaching
strategies for students with orthopedic impairments.www.ucp.org-
United Cerebral Palsy- Non-Profit National Organization for people
with cerebral palsy
