Technology and Teaching

1. Orthopedic Impairments Shaun Swiger

2. Definition Orthopedic impairments (OI) are diseases or disorders related to the bones, joints, and muscles that adversely affect a child’s educational performance.

3. The Rich and Famous Stephen Hawking- Motor Neuron Disease Christopher Reeves- Spinal Cord Injury Franklin Roosevelt- Polio FridaKhalo- Spina Bifida Oscar Pistorius- Amputee- Both legs Josh Blue- Cerebral Palsy

4. Josh Blue

5. Resources http://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 - Offer’s information on Spina Bifida as well as fact sheets for educators. http://nichcy.org- National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities offers overview on student’s 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