Orthopedic Impairment
Orthopedic impairment means a severe orthopedic impairment that adversely affects a student's educational performance. The term includes impairments caused by congenital anomaly (e.g., clubfoot, absence of some member, etc.), impairments caused by disease (e.g., poliomyelitis, bone tuberculosis, etc.), and impairments from other causes (e.g., cerebral palsy, amputation, and fractures or burns which cause contractures).
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Offers sample template letters to communicate with school, informational video recordings.
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Offers a website for families to learn about school options in the City of Rochester.
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Connects families to private providers and services through OPWDD for evaluations and therapies.
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Although this category is limited parents and caregivers can connect directly to each other through their Facebook communities.
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Provides support and resources to empower families with children who have all types of disabilities or special healthcare needs including kids with Orthopedic Impairments.
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Offers support and training to educational organizations, families, and communities to improve equity, access, opportunities, and outcomes for all students with disabilities in New York State.