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Kali Pierson Monica Arismendez Arye Shannon-Carmichael

Physical Impairments & Other Health Impairments

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Physical Impairments & Other Health Impairments. Kali Pierson Monica Arismendez Arye Shannon-Carmichael. Definition of PI. Severe orthopedic impairment that adversely affects a student’s educational performance MET Orthopedic surgeon Internist Pediatrician - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Kali PiersonMonica Arismendez

Arye Shannon-Carmichael

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Severe orthopedic impairment that adversely affects a student’s educational performance

METOrthopedic surgeonInternistPediatricianFamily physician or other approved physician

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Limited stregnth, vitality, or alertness, including a heightened alertness to environmental stimuli, which results in limited alertness with respect to the educational environment

Could be due to one of the following health problems or that the impairment adversely affects a student’s educational performance

•Asthma•ADD•ADHD•Diabetes•Epilepsy•A heart condition

•Hemophilia•Lead poisoning•Leukemia•Nephiritis•Rheumatic fever•Sickle cell anemia

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elevator, or wheelchair sidewalk. Allows people to get from point a to point b 

Note takers and note takingAllows people to listen to class if they can not multi-

task. It also helps the physically impaired to be able to get

the notes as well. They can feel included. An environment which minimizes fatigue and

injury.Putting rubber on the edges of corners or leaving

open spaces for them to walk. Flexible attendance requirements

For people who have to miss school because of their health issues

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Gives a voice to those who cannot speak.

Helps the user to communicate a variety of emotions and needs by touching the correct picture.

Used in homes, hospitals, rehabs, and assisted living communities.

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The ESGD speech generating device.

The EyeTech TM3 allows access to the ETSGD with your eyes.

Eye tracking technology uses a combination of an eye-tracker device to capture a person’s eye motion and software.

The ETSGD EyeTech TM3

Rudy Acosta (Quadriplegic) of Lubbock, Texas painted this masterpiece with his eyes using the Quick Glance system by

EyeTech Digital Systems.

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A multi-jointed mounting system for attaching communication aids or other assistive devices.

The base clamp attaches securely to just about anything: wheelchair tubing, tables, etc.

This arm is infinitely adjustable and locks in place.

The Magic Arm supports up to 5 pounds.