• EXCEPTIONALITY: Orthopedic Impairment, OI
    • Orthopedic impairment means a severe skeletal, muscular, or neuromuscular impairment
    • OI includes impairments resulting from congenital anomalies (e.g., including but not limited to skeletal deformity or spina bifida)
    • OI also includes impairments resulting from other causes (e.g., including but not limited to cerebral palsy or amputations)
    • The intensity of services provided to students varies based on the individual needs of the student
    • Collier County Public Schools may provide services such as Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy for students with OI
    • The Individual Education Plan Team, IEP Team, will determine what services and accommodations are necessary for each student

    DISTRICT CONTACT

    Brett Nelson, ESE Coordinator
    (239) 377-0148
    NelsoB2@collierschools.com

    INFORMATION & RESOURCES

    ORGANIZATION/RESOURCE HYPERLINK

    BRIEF DESCRIPTION

    Muscular Dystrophy Association 

    News and information about neuromuscular diseases

    United Cerebral Palsy   

    UCP is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy

    Naples Therapeutic Riding Center

    The mission of the Naples Therapeutic Riding Center is to improve the lives of children and adults with physical, social and mental health needs though therapeutic riding and other equine-related programs.

    Special Olympics - Collier County

    Special Olympics spreads compassion and acceptance in a way that can unite the world. Our goal is to awaken everyone — and every community — to each person’s common humanity.