1440 Lakeside Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
44114
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- Cleveland Municipal School District
- Special Education
- OH/OHI
- Orthopedically Handicapped (OH)
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- Other Health Impaired (OHI)
- Students with congenital or acquired physical disabilities or health impairments
- are served by the Orthopedically Handicapped Program.
- Some Identifying Characteristics are:
- Inability to move about without assistance; non-ambulatory
- Requires adaptive therapeutic equipment/educational program
- Requires help with toileting, eating, dressing, medication
- Lacks general control of body movements, incontinent, non-verbal
- Unable to travel independently to school, needs sheltered environment
- A non-graded, continuous educational program is developed in accordance with the results of a multi-factored evaluation. Certified teachers, teacher assistants, and therapists augment regular instruction and provide support services. Students are enrolled in regular academic and non-academic classes where appropriate, in accordance with Individualized Education Programs. Programs for the Orthopedically Handicapped and Other Health Impaired are located at three (3) elementary schools, two (2) middle schools and (1) high school.
- Equipment and devices to aid ambulation are employed, along with adaptive therapeutic equipment, in the educational program of these students.
- Speech/Language Pathologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and teacher assistants provide support services for students with a variety of health needs. In addition, medical consultation is encouraged on a continuing basis.
- Intervention Specialist
- The Intervention Specialist for the Orthopedically Handicapped (OH) and Other Health Impairment (OHI) provides services to students meeting the eligibility criteria for full time placement in the general education classroom with the provision of supplemental aids and services.
- In addition the Intervention Specialist also:
- Assists in developing an Individual Education Plan (IEP)
- Assists the general education teacher in meeting the specific needs of the student
- Identify, procure, and coordinate appropriate supplemental educational materials and equipment as needed
- Provide information to school personnel regarding the needs of the student
- Provide assistance to the parent in obtaining information on educational needs of the Orthopedic Handicapped or Other Health Impaired student
- Locate related services in the school district or community
- Evaluate the student’s performance and attendance as required on the IEP
- The Intervention Specialist routinely visits students and school personnel to implement necessary services. In addition, the specialist will work as an advocate for students and may access outside resources to further enhance teaching and learning within the general education classroom.
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- The Perspectives Network
- Tourette Spectrum Disorder Association
- ADHD Living Guide
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- Girls and Boys Town
- American Heart Association
- American Cancer Association
- Birth Defects Research for Children
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