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Published
November 2, 2021

Are you concerned that your child isn’t learning, playing, growing, talking, or walking like other children their age?


Does your child have an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), Individualized Education Program (IEP), or a 504 Plan?


Do you have questions about your young person with a disability?

We can help for free!

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I had concerns about my daughter’s milestones, so INCLUDEnyc guided me through the steps for requesting an evaluation.

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Concerned about your child’s development?

Early Childhood, K-12, Special Education

Special Education: Initial Steps Timeline

Special education process can be overwhelming. Here is a simple overview to better understand the special education process.

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Disability Systems, Early Childhood, Special Education

Evaluations from Birth to 21

Evaluations are conducted to determine eligibility for special education programs and services.

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Early Childhood, Family Support, Special Education

Early Intervention

Early Intervention (EI) offers free support services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays and their families.

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Disability Systems, Special Education

Acronym Decoder: Special Education and Disability

Decode tricky acronyms to better understand education, special education, and disability system terminology.

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Adult Life

Key Terms for Self-Directed Services

Self-direction offers people with disabilities and their families flexibility and choice in services and supports.

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Events

Tuesday July 5, 2022 | 6:00 pm

Online Parent Support Group

Share your experiences, struggles, and successes as parents of children with disabilities. Discuss different topics, including: Self-care and balance Coping…

Language: English
Format: Virtual

Wednesday July 6, 2022 | 5:00 pm

Coffee Chat

Join our group for parents of children with disabilities! Learn more about your rights, and how you can develop your skills to become an advocate in your…

Language: Spanish
Format: Virtual

Tuesday July 12, 2022 | 2:00 pm

Family Engagement in the FBA / BIP Process

Participants will be able to understand: The definitions and purpose of both a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) How the…

Language: English
Format: Virtual

Tuesday July 19, 2022 | 6:00 pm

Online Parent Support Group

Share your experiences, struggles, and successes as parents of children with disabilities. Discuss different topics, including: Self-care and balance Coping…

Language: English
Format: Virtual

Wednesday July 20, 2022 | 10:00 am

Explicit Vocabulary Instruction for Families: Supporting Vocabulary Development at Home

Children’s vocabulary acquisition develops best when it is fostered at home and school. Learn the importance of vocabulary instruction in language development…

Language: English
Format:

Wednesday July 20, 2022 | 5:00 pm

Coffee Chat

Join our group for parents of children with disabilities! Learn more about your rights, and how you can develop your skills to become an advocate in your…

Language: Spanish
Format: Virtual

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Resources

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