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| Orthopedic Impairments |
Orthopedic impairment is a special education category that refers to students who have physical (orthopedic) impairments that affects their educational performance to the degree that they require special education. This category includes a wide variety of impairments (e.g., cerebral palsy, spina bifida, spinal cord injuries, limb deficiencies, bone tuberculosis, burns causing contractures, muscular dystrophy). In Georgia, students served in a class for students with orthopedic impairments should be functioning no lower than criteria outlined for mild intellectual disabilities programs. Masters Degree program with concentration in Orthopedic Impairments Certification Only program in Orthopedic Impairments
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