October 20, 20172:58 read Visual Impairments NICHCY Disability Fact Sheet Definition The terms partially sighted, low vision, legally blind, and totally blind are used in the educational context to describe students with visual impairments. These terms... Read more...
October 20, 20177:07 read Traumatic Brain Injury NICHCY Disability Fact Sheet Susan’s Story Susan was 7 years old when she was hit by a car while riding her bike. She broke her arm and leg. She also hit her head very hard. The doctors say she sustained... Read more...
October 20, 20173:13 read Spina Bifida NICHCY Disability Fact Sheet Definition Spina Bifida means cleft spine, which is an incomplete closure in the spinal column. In general, the three types of spina bifida (from mild to severe) are: Spina Bifida... Read more...
October 20, 20173:40 read Speech & Language Impairments NICHCY Disability Fact Sheet Definition Speech and language disorders refer to problems in communication and related areas such as oral motor function. These delays and disorders range from simple sound... Read more...
October 20, 20173:21 read Severe-Multiple Disabilities NICHCY Disability Fact Sheet Definition People with severe disabilities are those who traditionally have been labeled as having severe or profound mental retardation. These people require ongoing extensive... Read more...
October 20, 20173:08 read Epilepsy NICHCY Disability Fact Sheet Definition According to the Epilepsy Foundation of America, epilepsy is a physical condition that occurs when there is a sudden, brief change in how the brain works. When brain... Read more...
October 20, 20174:15 read Deafness & Hearing Loss NICHCY Disability Fact Sheet Definition The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), formerly the Education of the Handicapped Act (P.L. 94-142), includes “hearing impairment” and... Read more...
October 20, 20176:55 read Cerebral Palsy NICHCY Disability Fact Sheet Jennifer’s Story Jen was born 11 weeks early and weighed only 2½ pounds. The doctors were surprised to see what a strong, wiggly girl she was. But when Jen was just a... Read more...