Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2, Early Intervention Section

Address: Department of Health, 1350 S. King Street, Suite 200
Honolulu, HI 96814 Phone: (808) 594-0006 Email: sue.brown@doh.hawaii.gov Website: http://hawaii.gov/health/family-child-health/eis/index.html

The Early Intervention Section (EIS) is a federal and state-mandated program that provides services to support the development of infant and toddlers from birth to three years of age. Information and support are also provided to parents to increase their knowledge about and ability to support their child's development. The DOH is the lead agency for the implementation of Part C, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for the State of Hawaii. Services are provided to assist a child in five developmental areas: physical (sits, walks), cognitive (pay attention, solve problems), communication (talks, understand), social or emotional (plays with others, has confidence), and adaptive (eats, dresses self).