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Part of the military life is moving to new locations every few years or even more frequently. This can be a bit more challenging when there’s a child in the family who has a disability. These are some... Details >
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
What services are available for preschoolers who are experiencing developmental delays? Learn where families, childcare providers, and educators can find help and support.... Details >
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
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This fact sheet defines spina bifida, an incomplete closure of the spinal column. Three types of spina bifida, symptoms, characteristics, and successful integration of a child with spina bifida into s... Details >
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
Locate organizations and agencies within your state that address disability-related issues including agencies serving children and youth with disabilities, parent groups, and more. .... Details >
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infan... Details >
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An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a written statement of the educational program designed to meet a child’s individual needs. Every child who receives special education services must have a... Details >
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
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Transition services are intended to prepare students to move from the world of school to the world of adulthood. When the student has a disability, it's especially helpful to plan ahead for that trans... Details >
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
Lekotek makes the world of play accessible to children with all types of disabilities through special play and learning centers where they can have fun with traditional toys, adapted toys, books and c... Details >