Physically ImpairedLearning Support :

Physically Impaired (PI) is a low incidence disability area, usually about 1% of the school population. According to the 2003 Minnesota Child Count, there are currently 1657 students identified as Physically Impaired. "Physically Impaired" means a medically diagnosed chronic, physical impairment, either congenital or acquired, that may adversely affect physical or academic functioning and result in the need for special education and related services. Examples of diagnoses that may meet these criteria are: cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injury, otegenesis imperfecta, and arthrogryposis. For current Minnesota rule language regarding physical impairments, click on MN Rule Chapter 3525.1337.

Statewide PI Resource Contact: Deb Williamson, 612-638-1532, e-mail: Deb Williamson Website: http://www.ecsu.k12.mn.us/pi.html

MDE Contact: Eric Kloos, Categorical Disabilities Supervisor: 651-582-8268, e-mail: Eric Kloos