Physically Impaired
By Laurie Van Watermeulen
Criteria Resources Contact Manual
Physically Impaired (PI)
or sometimes called Physically Handicapped (PH)
“Physical
impairment” means a medically diagnosed chronic, physical
impairment, either congenital or acquired, that adversely affects
physical or academic functioning and results in the need for
special education and related services.
Intervention for children identified with physical disabilities is critical for academic success. Children need to learn how to move, utilize adapted equipment and assistive technology and maximize their physical abilities in the most independent manner. It is important that staff be aware of how the disability impacts on learning and functioning and to allow and expect the child to perform within their capabilities.
Services available:
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Classroom observation and assessment of students with physical and/or neurological conditions that impact learning and functioning in the educational setting.
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Review of medical and educational reports and records to determine how and if physical/neurological condition impacts learning (often in coordination with OT/PT/DAPE).
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Consultation to on-site staff regarding strategies and accommodation options (including lending of assistive devices) to improve function and reduce impact of physical/neurological condition of learning.
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Transition planning from one setting to another as well as transition to life after high school.
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Attendance at IEP and related team planning meetings.
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Child specific and general inservice to school teams.
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Resource and material distribution to increase knowledge and awareness to school team regarding how physical disability impacts learning and functioning.
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Link to Minnesota PH/D Network that meets four times per year.
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MN State Criteria
Brochure
CEC Knowledge Skill Base
Disability Brief for Administrators
Early Child Milestones
Evacuation Plans
Fact Sheets
Infant Toddler Checklist
Library
OT/PT Manual
MN Waivered Information
Regional Staff Contacts:
Darwin Dyce
SW/WC Service
Cooperatives
1420 East College Drive
Marshall, MN 56258
Phone: 507.537.2287
Fax: 507.537.7327
Email: darwin.dyce@swsc.org
Richard Branting (Red Rock Ridge Area)
SW/WC Service
Cooperatives
1420 East College Drive
Marshall, MN 56258
Phone: 507.537.2288
Fax: 507.537.7327
Email: richard.branting@swsc.org
State Contact:
Deb Williamson
Physically Impaired &
Traumatic Brain Injury Specialist
Metro ECSU
4001 Stinson Blvd. NE, Suite
304
Minneapolis, MN 55421
Phone: 612.638.1532
Fax: 612.638.1548
Email:
deb.williamson@state.mn.us
State DAPE Contact:
Bruce
Suneson
DAPE Consultant
Metro ECSU
4001 Stinson Blvd. NE, Suite 304
Minneapolis, MN 55421
Phone: 612.638.1538
Fax: 612.638.1548
Email: bsuneson@ecsu.k12.mn.us
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PI Manual
