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OI

Orthopedic Impairment

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Definition

An IDEA disability category for severe orthopedic impairments that adversely affect educational performance. This includes conditions caused by congenital anomaly, disease (such as bone tuberculosis), and other causes (such as cerebral palsy, amputations, and fractures or burns that cause contractures).

Legal Reference:34 C.F.R. § 300.8(c)(8)

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