—Handicap: a disadvantage for a given individual
resulting from a disability that limits or prevents fulfillment of a role
considered normal for that individual.
—Impairment: a functional limitation within an
individual caused by physical, mental or sensory impairment.
—Types of
disability are divided into:
◦Physical defects / dysfunction
◦Sensory deficits
◦Intelligence / cognitive deficits
◦Emotional/behavioural
disturbances
◦Learning problems
—Three categories of PD
◦Other Health
Impairment (OHI)
Disorder
resulting in limited strength, vitality or alertness with respect to the
educational environment. E.g. Asthma, sickle cell anemia, epilepsy, heart
conditions, diabetes
◦Orthopedic Impairment (OI)
–Disease such as polio, clubfoot, bone
tuberculosis, cerebral palsy, spina bifida,
muscular dystrophy, amputations, fractures, or burns that adversely affect
educational performance.
–Examples of OI include:
