Disability Areas
Acroynms
100

What Minnesota website can I go to to find out information about each disability category?

What is the Minnesota Department of Education website? (MDE)

100

What is the acronym for Specific Learning Disability?

SLD

200

Name one of the fibe high incidence and sometimes co-occurring disabilities.

What is 

  • Emotional or Behavioral Disorders (EBD)
  • Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD)
  • Other Health Disabilities (OHD)
  • Speech or Language Impairments (SLI)
  • Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD)
200

What does VI stand for?

Visually Impaired

300

At what age do you no longer qualify for Developmental Delay in Minnesota?

What is 7 years old?

300

What do DCD-SP and DCD-MM stand for?

Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD) Mild-Moderate (MM) and Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD) Severe-Profound (SP)

400

How many disability categories does Minnesota have?

13

400

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. 

500

What are the 5 areas of Developmental Delay?

What is Cognitive, Communication, Social Emotional, Physical, Adaptive

500

What does AT or ATT stand for?

Assistive Technology or Assistive Technology Team