Regional and Statewide Services for Students with Orthopedic Impairments
RSOI provides services to professionals and families concerned with the needs of young children and students with orthopedic impairments, from birth to 21 years of age. The program provides information, training, resources and referrals to school districts and educational programs throughout Oregon. RSOI is funded by the Oregon Department of Education’s Office of Special Education. Learn more about our Program Goals.
Trainings & Webinars
Check back soon for conference details.
Customized Trainings
Workshops are available upon request and topics are tailored to fit the need.To request a training, contact the RSOI coordinator.
Resources
RSOI Loan Library (coming soon)
It is not necessary to create a login or become a library member.
If you know what item(s) you would like to check out, please complete and submit the loan agreement form below.
If you would like to view items and check availability before completing the loan agreement form, click the below link to the Roseburg Library Holdings,
Type “OTAP” in the search box to scroll through the listing of items available for checkout and return to the loan agreement form below to request your item(s). See OTAP webpage for loan agreement form and library holdings links.
Manuals
RSOI publishes a number of manuals on topics related to the education of students with Orthopedic Impairments. Manuals are available below in printable PDF format. Hard copies may be ordered by contacting the RSOI office.
- Feeding Students In Educational Programs – January 2015 (PDF)
This manual is formatted to print double-sided.
- Physical and Occupational Therapy under IDEA in Oregon: Early Intervention, Early Childhood and School Age Special Education in Educational Setting.
Related Websites
Pacer Center
PACER Center is a parent training and information center for families of children and youth with all disabilities from birth to young adults. Located in Minneapolis, it serves families across the nation, as well as those in Minnesota. Parents can find publications, workshops, and other resources to help make decisions about education, vocational training, employment, and other services for their children with disabilities. PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center provides resources designed to benefit all students, including those with disabilities.
Oregon Department of Education
The State of Oregon’s public education system consists of public school districts and education service districts with their own respective governing bodies. The Oregon Legislature created the Oregon State Board of Education to set the educational policies and standards of Oregon’s state schools and community colleges.
Occupational Therapy Association of Oregon (OTAO)
The mission of OTAO is to support its membership by providing direction and vision for the profession while promoting excellence in the practice of Occupational Therapy.
Oregon Physical Therapy Association
The Oregon Physical Therapy Association, a component of the American Physical Therapy Association, was incorporated in 1954 as an Oregon non-profit entity. The mission of OPTA, is to support, promote, and advocate for the profession of physical therapy. We strive to further the profession’s role in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions that affect movement and function.
Oregon Pain Management Program
The Pain Management Program offers information to raise awareness about chronic pain and resources to help people manage chronic pain.
Advance for Physical Therapists
ADVANCE for Physical Therapists and PT Assistants is a national, biweekly publication where more than 85,000 PT, PTAs and senior students turn for PT news and job listings. The award-winning writers and contributors provide timely, topical, balanced articles to connect PT professionals with the latest issues surrounding the field. This independent publication offers reports on advances in research, reimbursement, political and clinical news in an attractive, user-friendly format.
Contact Us
Chandra Pinnock
Accessible Technology & Learning Specialist
541-440-4791
Guiding decisions about Covid-19 mitigation when standard strategies cannot be used
Determining PPE for Employees Assisting Students Who Require Close Proximity
Authors:
• Bruce Alter, PT, PCS, AT consultant
• Jill Barrett, M.S., P.T., High Desert Education Service District
• Monica Clark, MPT, Northwest Regional Education Service District
• Sarah Vazquez, MS, CCC-SLP, PPS Feeding Team
• Gayl Bowser, Ms. Ed., Facilitator