Guide to Physical Disabilities

200px-Wheelchair svg Physical Disabilities are caused by a variety of conditions including cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, amputations and stroke. Having a physical disability can interfere with normal life and functioning. This collection of articles aim at helping and supporting people with physical disabilities. Sometimes simple modifications in the environment or the task can help people with disabilities be independent and life happy and fulfilled lives. These articles contain information to help teachers adapt their classrooms, and lesson plans to integrate and accommodate people with physical and orthopedic disabilities in the school. Also included in this collection are tips and suggestions for caregivers of people with disabilities.

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An Educator's Guide to Teaching Students with Physical Disabilities To maintain inclusive classrooms, teachers should have knowledge of physical impairments, assistive technology, teaching strategies, and necessary accommodations and modifications....	Sex Education for Students with Physical Disabilities Sex education is very important for the physically disabled students as it is for normal students. However, the format and curriculum will be slightly different since oftentimes, the...
Review of I Just Am: A Story of Down Syndrome Awareness and Tolerance Bryan Lambke wrote his book, "I Just Am," with assistance from his father, Tom, to bring about awareness and understanding of Down syndrome. Filled with photographs and Bryan's...	Arrangement of Classroom Supplies for Students with Physical Disabilities In order to keep students with physical disabilities engaged in the learning experience and keep the flow of traffic moving within the classroom space, teachers must insure that the...

An Educator's Guide to Teaching Students with Physical Disabilities

To maintain inclusive classrooms, teachers should have knowledge of physical impairments, assistive technology, teaching strategies, and necessary accommodations and modifications. Use this guide as your...

Children with Physical Disabilities and their Special Needs

Children with physical disabilities cover a wide range of disabilities that include orthopedic impaired children, children suffering from neuromuscular, cardiovascular and pulmonary disorder. To meet the...

Common Factors of Students with Orthopedic Impairment

Many terms can be used to describe groups of disabilities. The term 'orthopedic impairment' describes impairments due to congenital anomalies, diseases, or other causes. Read about common characteristics...

The History of Inclusion: Educating Students with Disabilities

A century ago, most students with disabilities were uneducated. When they began receiving education, they attended separate schools and learned in separate classes. Today, it is common to have students...

Special Education Services for Physically Disabled Students in Public Schools

Physically disabled students who enroll in public schools have many services available to them. The special education laws in the United States ensure that the appropriate accommodations will be made for...

Recreation Tips for Students with Physical Disabilities

Recreation is important in every student's life. Creating an activity plan for students with physical disabilities will improve their physical health, cognitive abilities and social...

Tips for Effective Grouping of Students with Physical Disabilities

Students with physical disabilities may need classroom arrangement groupings to accommodate their need to move freely about the classroom and interact collaboratively with their peers...