Physically Impaired Resources

Resources for Educators

• State PI Resource Manual: Meeting the Needs of Students with Physical Impairments (Revised 2018).pdf
• Brochure: Meeting the Needs of Students with Physical Impairments.pdf
• Brochure: Meeting the Needs of Children with PI in ECSE Settings.pdf
• Transition Guide For Students With Physical Impairments 2009-2010 Edition.pdf (Revised May 2015)
• Physically Impaired Minnesota State Criteria.pdf
• Disability Information Sheets
• MNSCU Postsecondary Resource Guide (2014): Successfully Preparing Students with Disabilities for the Postsecondary Environment: Postsecondary Resource Guide
• Shriners Healthcare for Children – Twin Cities, Specialized care for children with orthopedic conditions (External site)

Forms

• PI Criteria Checklist
• Organizational/Independent Work Skills/Motor Skills Checklists (These checklists are not available at this time, please contact kelly.bredeken@metroecsu.org)
• Protocol Form: Initial Evaluation Following Hospitalization
• Protocol Form: Students with Existing IEPS Following Hospitalization
• Emergency Evacuation Plan
• Emergency Evacuation Medical Info Card

Resources for Families

• Disability Benefits 101 (external site)
  A website that provides tools and information on health coverage, benefits and employment for individuals of all ages with disabilities; and provides links and resources for related MN public programs.
• MN Dept. of Human Services/CADI Waiver Information (external site)
• MNSCU Postsecondary Resource Guide (2014): Successfully Preparing Students with Disabilities for the Postsecondary Environment, Postsecondary Resource Guide
• Shriners Healthcare for Children – Twin Cities, Specialized care for children with orthopedic conditions (External site)

Contact Information

Kelly Bredeken, Ed. S., Statewide P/HD Specialist
MN Low Incidence Projects
612-638-1506, kelly.bredeken@brightworksmn.org