Department of Health
Hawaii Early Intervention Coordinating Council
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The Hawaii Early Intervention Coordinating Council oversees the state's Part C early intervention program under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, serving infants and toddlers from birth to age three with developmental delays or disabilities. ให้คำปรึกษาเกี่ยวกับผู้ว่าการรัฐ and the Department of Health on policies, procedures, and resource allocation for early intervention services รวมถึง occupational therapy, speech therapy, and family support. The council includes parents of children with disabilities, service providers, and agency representatives.
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If you have a child under three with a developmental delay or disability in Hawaii, Part C early intervention services are available at no cost, and this council shapes the quality and availability of those services. Parents have designated seats on the council and can participate in shaping program policy.