Orthopedic impairments are diseases or disorders related to the bones, joints, and muscles that can adversely affect a child's education. Some famous individuals who suffered from orthopedic impairments include Stephen Hawking who had motor neuron disease, Christopher Reeves who became paralyzed from a spinal cord injury, and Franklin Roosevelt who had polio. The document provides several resources for educators on orthopedic impairments and disabilities, including websites that offer information on specific conditions, teaching strategies, and an overview of disabilities covered under IDEA.

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 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMSrpZi_6WM

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