Links
Disability Resources on the Internet is an excellent site
for a wealth of information on disabilities. This page focuses on early
intervention resources.
Early childhood links from ERIC's Clearinghouse on Disabilities
and Gifted Education.
Family Village is an extremely helpful and comprehensive
website that focuses on children with special health care needs. This
page features their Early Intervention links.
First Step is a website that includes information about eligibility for a wide variety of programs in
Social Security Administration, Medicaid, TANF, Food Stamps, etc. It was designed for persons who are homeless.
National Center on Birth Defects
and Developmental Disabilities
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/actearly/
This site, from the CDC (Center for Disease Control and
Prevention), provides developmental milestones charts and fact sheets
on various developmental disabilities, as well as tools and resources
for families.
NECTAC -- National Early Childhood Technical
Assistance Center
http://www.nectac.org/
NECTAC supports the implementation of early childhood provisions
of IDEA. The site provides connections to a early childhood contacts,
programs, publications and information.
NICHCY's Parent Guide -- Accessing
Program for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers with Disabilities
http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/parent/pa2txt.htm
NICHCY, The National Information Center for Children and
Youth with Disabilities, authors many fine publications. This one pertains
to children 0-5. It includes FAQ, a glossary and resources.
The NICHCY's new research center offers in-depth research information via a searchable
database categorized by Subject, Age/Grade Level, or Keyword Search. Check out the Pre-K link for birth to 5 specific research.
SNIP provides valuable information for agencies needing support to include children and youth with disabilities into their programs and activities, including useful tips and tools, notices of upcoming events, descriptions of free trainings and free technical assistance available, and links to disability and inclusion resources.
The Zero to Three website provides information about early
childhood development for families and professionals.
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