Physically Impaired (PI)
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Physically Impaired (PI) is a low incidence disability area that is represented by approximately 1% of the school population. PI is defined as a medically diagnosed, chronic physical impairment - either congenital or acquired - that may adversely affect physical or academic functioning and result in the need for special education and related services (MN Rule 3525.1337).

In Minnesota, teachers licensed in the area of Physical/Health Disabilities (P/HD) provide consultation and services to students who qualify under the PI category. A professional manual and other helpful resources are available at no cost.
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A number of regional and statewide networks have been developed to assist and support professionals in this field, including the Professional Statewide P/HD Network and the Region 11 Metro SPLISE PI/OHD/TBI Network. A P/HD Tuition Support Program has been created to assist graduate-level students who are pursuing P/HD licensure, and a Statewide Professional Coaching Program to support P/HD teachers who are new to the field. For more information on these and other regional and state resources, click here.