About Other Health Impairment (OHI) and IEP Accommodations

Other Health Impairment (OHI) is an IEP eligibility category for students with chronic or acute health conditions that limit alertness and affect educational performance. This includes ADHD, epilepsy, diabetes, asthma, sickle cell anemia, Tourette syndrome, and many other conditions.

Because OHI covers a wide range of conditions, accommodations must be specific to your child's needs. A student with ADHD needs different supports than a student with epilepsy. The IEP team should understand how your child's specific condition affects their school day and build accommodations around those impacts.

If your child has a health condition that affects their energy, attention, attendance, or ability to participate in school activities, they may qualify under OHI. Request an evaluation that includes input from your child's medical providers. A letter from your child's doctor describing how the condition affects learning can support the evaluation process.