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Description

Physical Disability: a condition of such severe physical limitation or deficiency as to require special assistance in learning situations to provide the opporutnity for educational achievement equivalent to that of pupils without exceptionalities who are of the same age or development level. (Ontario Ministry of Education)

 

Students who have physical disabilities exhibit a wide range of conditions and traits in varying degrees. These conditions and traits may be attributed to the following:

  • nervous system disorders
  • musculoskeletal conditions
  • chronic health conditions
  • hydrocephalus
  • speech impairments
  • visual impairments
  • spasticity
  • seizures

These conditions may may contribute to physical limitations with regard to a students' strength, speed, endurance and motor function.

Additional Resources

Ontario Curriculum Unit Planner Special Education Teacher Companion at: http://www.ocup.org/resources/documents/companions/speced2002.pdf

Faculty of Education, Duncan McArthur Hall
Kingston, Ontario, Canada. K7M 5R7. 613.533.2000