Orthopedic Impairment (OI) Information

What is an Orthopedic Impairment in an educational setting?

Educational Orthopedic Impairment means there is a motor disability stemming from a medical condition such as cerebral palsy, spinal bifida, muscular dystrophy or a traumatic injury that adversely affects the child's ability to access their education. Eligibility is determined as defined in OAR 581-015-2160.

Orthopedic Impairment Regional Inclusive Services Teams

• Region 1 Eastern Oregon (Intermountain ESD)
  
• Region 2 Central Oregon (High Desert ESD)
• Region 3 Southern Oregon (Southern Oregon ESD)
  
• Region 4 Cascade (Linn Benton Lincoln ESD)
  
• Region 4 Cascade (South Coast ESD)
  
• Region 5 Willamette (Willamette ESD)
  
• Region 6 Columbia (Portland Public Schools)
  
• Region 7 Lane (Lane ESD)
• Region 8 Northwest (Northwest ESD)
  

Resources

• Orthopedic Impairment Evaluation Components and Eligibility Criteria OAR 581-015-2160
  
• Accessible Instructional Materials
  

Oregon Department of Education Disclaimer: The projects below were developed in whole or in part with contract funds from the Oregon Department of Education, Office of Student Services. This funding does not necessarily constitute or imply endorsement by the Oregon Department of Education.

• Regional and Statewide Services for Students with Orthopedic Impairments (RSOI)
  
• Oregon Technology Access Program (OTAP)

Contact:

Georgeann Harty