Orthopedic Impairment

  • Riley Our highly specialized Orthopedic Impairment (OI) staff support individuals eligible under OI from birth-to-21 who present with complex motor and/or communication needs. Our services for students with an OI eligibility include:

    • Lending of motor equipment as well as light-to-high tech assistive technology (AT) and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools and devices
    • Consultation regarding OI evaluation and eligibility
    • Assistance with equipment selection as well as appropriate fitting and use
    • Collaboration with teams to assess motor and communication skills to identify supports and technology needs
    • Development of systems so that students are better able to access their environment, increase independence, and interact socially across a variety of settings
    • Region-wide and by request professional development to build capacity among early childhood and school-based professionals.

    AT PLC We also facilitate an AT Professional Learning Community (AT PLC) meetings. Our AT PLC is attended by SLPs, OTs and others interested in AT/AAC tools, best practices, and access methods. Email Ruth McKee to be added to the AT PLC email list.

    For more information on Orthopedic Impairment including the evaluation requirements and eligibility criteria, visit ODE's Regional Programs OI information page.