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For Parents Only - IDEA

THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT

Originally passed by congress in 1975, this law has guaranteed that eligible children and youth with disabilities would have available to them a free appropriate public education FAPE) designed to meet their unique educational needs.

Because States base their programs upon the law and its final federal regulations, it is helpful for you to become familiar with the law itself. You can obtain a copy of the statute by contacting:

Superintendent of Documents,
U.S. Government Printing Office, Attn: New Orders
P.O. Box 371954
Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954
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Part C of IDEA is the section of the statute which addresses those services and supports available to children with special needs under the age of three. Those services are referred to as Early Intervention Services. There are sixteen early intervention services available through this program including:

  • Assistive Technology
  • Audiology/hearing services
  • Developmental Therapy
  • Family Taining
  • Health Consultation
  • Nursing Services
  • Nutrition Serivces
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Psychological Therapy
  • Service Coordination
  • Social Work services
  • Speech-Language Therapy
  • Transportation
  • Vision Services