Traumatic Brain Injury means an acquired injury to the brain caused by an external physical force, resulting in total or partial functional disability or psychosocial impairment, or both, that adversely affects a child s educational performance. The term does not apply to brain injuries that are congenital or degenerative, or to brain injuries induced by birth trauma. Visual Impairment including Blindness means an impairment in vision that, even with correction, adversely affects a child s educational performance. The term includes both partial sight and blindness. In Wise County, related services are provided as required to assist a child with a disability to benefit from special education.
Related services cover developmental, corrective, and other supportive services.
Related services do not stand alone but are used to enhance the total special education needs of the disabled student. Below follows a listing of the related services authorized by the state of Virginia and provided by Wise County Public Schools. Counseling Services means services provided by qualified visiting teachers, social workers, psychologists, guidance counselors, or other qualified personnel. Interpreting and Transliterating means translating from one language to another such as from sign language to spoken English, or providing cued speech services. Medical Services means services provided by a licensed physician or nurse practitioner to determine a child s medically related disability that results in the child's need for special education and related services.