Orthopedic Impairment is defined by the US Department of Education as:
A severe orthopedic impairment that adversely affects a child’s educational performance. The term includes impairments caused by a congenital anomaly, impairments caused by disease (e.g., poliomyelitis, bone tuberculosis), and impairments from other causes (e.g., cerebral palsy, amputations, and fractures or burns that cause contractures).
Information on Orthopedic Impairment (if available click on link):
- impairments caused by a congenital anomaly, impairments caused by disease
- impairments from other causes: cerebral palsy
Please note that the Palo Alto CAC does not recommend or endorse any particular organization or program, but includes this information for the benefit of families with special needs kids.