Orthopedic Impairment (OI)
An orthopedic impairment is when kids lack function or ability in their bodies. An example is cerebral palsy.
Federal Definition of OI
(8) Orthopedic impairment means 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).