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January 2008
According to the Pew
Internet and American
Life Project, close to 93
million Americans access
the internet for health-
related concerns. Many of
us also access the web for
updated information on
disability law, early
childhood best practices
and for supportive
purposes.
The following websites
represent a small portion
of information relevant to
the early intervention
population.
The Children's Disability
List of Support Groups
and Listservs ©
is a
annotated directory of
internet support groups for
families of children with
disabilities and special
needs. Each disability
mailing list has been
validated for usefulness
and family orientation.
Children's disability
discussion forums, support
groups, and listservs for
parents of special needs
children are grouped by
general content in this
directory. This list is
created by the Children's
Disability and Special
Needs Website.
info/speclists.html
First Signs is dedicated to
the early identification and
intervention of children
with developmental delays
and disorders. The First
Signs Web site provides a
wealth of vital resources,
covering a range of issues:
from healthy development,
to concerns about a child.
ZERO TO THREE's
mission is to support the
healthy development and
well-being of infants,
toddlers and their families.
We are a national
nonprofit multidisciplinary
organization that advances
our mission by informing,
educating and supporting
adults who influence the
lives of infants and
toddlers.
WEB LINKS
Next Issue March 2008….
The Collaborative Crew
Spring into Fun
Answers to child
development questions
The Southern New Jersey
Regional Early Intervention
Collaborative is funded by the
New Jersey Department of
Health and Senior Services Early
Intervention Program, with
funds from Part C of the
Individuals with Disabilities Act
(IDEA).
In an effort to continue our mission to support the families within our state, the
New Jersey Early Intervention System is conducting a survey of families whose
children recently received early intervention services. Approximately 500 families
within our region may receive a survey in the mail in the near future. Each of the
four Collaboratives are encouraging families to complete and return it in the self-
addressed envelope. The information provided is confidential and participants need
not provide a signature. Most of the improvements that we have experienced within
our system have come directly from parental input, so please return your survey!
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