Activities
Parent-to-Parent matching is available for families who would like to talk with a parent whose child has a similar disability or circumstances.
Information and Referral is provided throught printed information and/or one-to-one contacts by mail, phone, e-mail, or in person.
Technical Assistance and Consultation are provided for families and professionals concerning a variety of disability-related issues including:
- early intervention
- public school services
- child care
- inclusion
- effective communication
- parent support and parent/professional collaboration
Training is provided and sponsored on various topics such as:
- laws concerning persons with disabilities
- behavior management
- inclusion
- specific disability information
- support parent training
Support is available based on the expressed needs of families. Examples include:
- attending meetings with families
- helping families access services and resources
- sponsoring support groups and other networking opportunities