Educational
Programs
Nicole B.
Cabanes
Special Education
Enrollment and
Programs
• 10% of students with disabilities have
orthopedic impairments, 2% have
health problems, and data is
unavailable for those with severe
disabilities.
Special Education
Enrollment and
Programs
• Low participation rates of students
with physical/health impairments
may be due to being enrolled in
regular classrooms without special
education services
Special Education
Enrollment and
Programs
• Inclusive education, special classes,
hospital-bound instruction, and
homebound/home-based instruction
are different administrative models.
Special Education
Enrollment and
• Programs
Instructional models include
individualized instruction,
resource room, curriculum
modification, and instructional
variations.
Educational Support
Services
• An interdisciplinary team of
therapists, physicians,
nurses, and counselors
provides services.
Educational Support
Services
• Therapists focus on
improving mobility, self-
care, communication, and
other skills.
Educational Support
Services
• Modifications are made to
the physical environment to
enable participation of
students with disabilities.
Assistive Technology
• Devices are used to increase
independence and access education,
including mobility aids,
seating/positioning aids, aids for
daily living, and communication aids.
Assistive Technology
• Users should research
options and consult
agencies/organizations to
make informed choices.
Application of Learning
• Conduct interviews with students
with disabilities, their
teachers/classmates, and families
to understand their experiences
and needs.
Application of Learning
• Find children with severe
disabilities in the community or
institutions to learn about their
characteristics and how
caregivers support them.
Thank
You
