At the Early Learning Center, we view early childhood education as the igniting of a spark in a child’s mind instead of an “empty glass” that needs to be filled. We believe children learn best when they are the key component in their own development and… Read More

Our mission is to provide opportunities and resources to eligible individuals with disabilities, leading to success in employment and independent living. Read More

The goal of the school climate and discipline program is to promote necessary components of a healthy school climate; to support learning and contribute to students’ health by minimizing distractions; physical, psychological, and social hazards; creating… Read More

WIHD advances policies and practices that foster the healthy development and ensure the safety of all children, strengthen families and communities, and promote health and well-being among people of all ages with disabilities and special health care needs… Read More

The Rose F. Kennedy Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (RFK-IDDRC) and its programs represent the hub of Einstein’s research labs and patient clinics focused on intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs).   What the RFK-IDDRC… Read More

SCDD’s mission is as an interdisciplinary University Center for Excellence, to bring the University of Rochester and its community together to provide professional education, state-of-the-art service, community education and information sharing, pioneering… Read More

The DDC is a medical home for multiply-handicapped, developmentally disabled children and young adults in New York City. It also provides pediatric neurology services to residents of New York City and the surrounding areas, drawing from as far away as… Read More

Easter Seals New York provides programs and services to children and adults with disabilities and other special needs, and their families.  Our goal is to help individuals with special needs gain dignity, equality and independence. We provide the highest… Read More

The New York State Early Intervention Program (EIP) is part of the national Early Intervention Program for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. First created by Congress in 1986 under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act… Read More

The Maine Department of Education works with educators, students, families and local communities to advance lifelong teaching and learning.  The role of the Maine Department of Education has been one of constant effort to provide leadership and service… Read More