Disability Areas
What Minnesota website can I go to to find out information about each disability category?
Minnesota Department of Education website (MDE)
What is the acronym for Specific Learning Disability?
SLD
Name one of the five high-incidence and sometimes co-occurring disabilities.
What does VI stand for?
Visually Impaired
At what age do you no longer qualify for Developmental Delay in Minnesota?
7 years old
What do DCD-SP and DCD-MM stand for?
Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD) Mild-Moderate (MM) and Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD) Severe-Profound (SP)
How many disability categories does Minnesota have?
13
What is FAPE?
Free Appropriate Public Education:
ensuring all students with disabilities get a public education tailored to their needs at no cost to parents, covering special education and related services, provided in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), and outlined in an Individualized Education Program (IEP). It guarantees equal access and opportunities for students with disabilities to progress educationally, preventing exclusion and ensuring support for their unique needs.
What are the 5 areas of Developmental Delay?
Cognitive, Communication, Social Emotional, Physical, and Adaptive
What does AT or ATT stand for?
Assistive Technology or Assistive Technology Team