Other Health Impairment

Other health-impairment means having limited strength, vitality or alertness, including a heightened alertness to environmental stimuli, that results in limited alertness with respect to the educational environment, that is due to chronic or acute health problems, including but not limited to a heart condition, tuberculosis, rheumatic fever, nephritis, asthma, sickle cell anemia, hemophilia, epilepsy, lead poisoning, leukemia, diabetes, attention deficit disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or tourette syndrome, which adversely affects a student's educational performance. 

  • Offers sample template letters to communicate with school, informational video recordings.

  • Offers a website for families to learn about school options in the City of Rochester.

  • Connects families to providers and services for evaluations and therapies.

  • Provides information through expert articles and podcasts about what qualifies a student for Other Health Impairment including ADHD.

  • Provides support and resources to empower families with children who have all types of disabilities or special healthcare need.

  • 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.