Resources

Birth to Three Resources

Nevada Early Intervention Services
(NEIS) – (http://health2k.state.nv.us/BEIS/programs.htm)
Anyone can make a referral if they suspect a child age birth to three has developmental delays. To make a referral call (702) 486-9200 and a family specialist will complete an intake and usually within two weeks an evaluation will be scheduled at the office with an evaluation team. A second appointment will be scheduled to develop an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Children qualifying for service will be identified as a child with a Developmental Delay (DD). The level of service will be determined during the meeting but typically ranges from one hour to 15 hours per week depending on the individualized needs of the child. For useful information click on Publication on left hand side of home page for information on Katie Beckett Waiver; Medicaid; & SSI

Transition Planning
NEIS tries to hold the initial transition meeting by the time the child with the IFSP is 2 years 6 months. This meeting is held with representatives from the local school district. In Clark County, the school district is Clark County School District (CCSD). At that meeting a transition plan is developed and parents are informed about the services offered by CCSD and how they can go about scheduling the meetings they want.

Other Agencies that Provide Services to Birth to Three

Easter Seals
(http://sn.easterseals.com/)
Easter Seals provides services to children and adults with disabilities and other special needs, and support to their families.

Rem-Nevada, Inc . (www.reminc.com)

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Clark County School District (CCSD) (www.ccsd.net)
If a parent suspects their child of having a disability and the child is not yet enrolled in a Clark County School District public school, then a parent can call the Child Find Project to make a referral. Child Find information can be found at http://ccsd.net/news/publications/bsr/bsr05/sssd.pdf or by calling (702) 799-7463.

If the child is already enrolled in a CCSD school, then the parent can address his/her specific concerns with the child’s teacher(s) and the principal. The school staff will explain to the parent the process they have in place at the school and how they will address the parental concerns. The principal or assigned staff member a will likely describe a team process called the Student Intervention Team (SIT) or Student Intervention Program (SIP).

If the student already is identified a student with a disability under IDEA and is enrolled in a CCSD school, then the parent can request an Individualized Education Program (IEP) to address their parental concerns through the parent.

There are sixteen other school districts in the State of Nevada. Contact your local school district for more information.

Positive Behavior Support- Nevada (PBS-NV) (http://www.pbsnv.org/)
To support individuals with disabilities and challenging behavior in living safely and effectively in the community.

Parents Empowering Parents (Nevada PEP) (http://www.nvpep.org/)
PEP is Nevada’s Statewide Parent Training and Information center for families who have children with disabilities and the professionals who support them. Statewide Tollfree Number: (800)216-5188.

Rural Regional Center (RRC) (http://mhds.state.nv.us/rrc/)
RRC is a Nevada state agency that provides services to children and adults living in rural counties of Nevada. Intake services are located in the main Carson City office. Satellite offices are located in Elko, Winnemucca, Fallon, and Silver Springs. RRC supports people and families to take a leadership role in their personal and community lives by partnering with a variety of providers and services.

Sierra Regional Center (SRC) (http://mhds.state.nv.us/src/)
SRC is the State of Nevada operated regional center located in the Reno/Sparks area and serving Washoe County, Nevada. We assist persons with developmental disabilities and their families. Our mission is to "Support Nevadans in Full Citizenship". We do this by helping discover what each person wants for their life, planning and arranging support services to help the person achieve what they want, and regularly monitoring to see if the services satisfy the person.

The Arc of New Mexico (http://www.arcnm.org)
The Arc of New Mexico provides advocacy services to individuals with developmental disabilities residing in the New Mexico area. The services are provided to individuals of all ages in an effort to support healthy family systems, increase a sense of self-determination and encourage supportive community partnerships.

University of New Mexico Center for Development and Disability (http://cdd.unm.edu)
The Center for Development and Disability provides services to individuals with disabilities including interdisciplinary training, applied research and direct services. The center is embodied of numerous programs, all committed to serving New Mexico’s families. Visit the website for a complete list and description of programs and services.

Family Infant Toddler Program (FIT) (http://www.health.state.nm.us/ddsd/fit)
The Family Infant Toddler Program is an early intervention service promoted by the New Mexico Department of Health in an effort to maximize child development through parent-child relationships and individualized services. Services may include but are not limited to assistive technology, family education, nursing, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy and vision services. For a complete list of FIT program providers in your area visit the New Mexico Department of Health website (http://www.health.state.nm.us).

The Information Center for New Mexicans with Disabilities/BabyNet(http://cdd.un.edu/linc/babynet/index.htm)
The Information Center for New Mexicans with Disabilities/BabyNet disseminates information about area service providers, functioning support groups and various other local and national resources. BabyNet is a free resource and can be utilized by individuals with disabilities, families, service providers and advocates. The center is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. The number for the center is 1-800-552-8195 or 272-8549.

State of New Mexico Commission for the Blind (http://www.cfb.state.nm.us)
The Commission for the Blind provides comprehensive services to individuals who qualify as blind in an effort to assist them in leading normal lives. The following services are endorsed by the program: vocational rehabilitation services, transition to employment services, assistive technology services, employment development services, emergency eye care, independent living services and deaf-blind services. Visit the State of New Mexico Commission for the Blind website for a full list of services and descriptions.

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (http://www.state.nm.us/dvr)
The New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation provides various services for individuals with disabilities who are seeking assistance in finding and sustaining employment opportunities. Services include school to work assistance, on-the-job training, job-coaching, post-secondary education pursuits and apprenticeships. Visit the New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation website for a complete listing of divisions in your area.

Easter Seals Disability Services (http://www.smem.easterseals.com)
Easter Seals Disability Services is an organization focused on training individuals to become productive members of their communities by increasing independent skills and limiting dependence on outside resources.

New Mexico Public Schools (http://www.ped.state.nm.us)
New Mexico Public Schools provides special education support to students with disabilities ages 3 to 22.

Parents Reaching Out (P.R.O.) (http://www.parentsreachingout.org)
Parents Reaching Out is an organization committed to increasing outcomes for New Mexico families and children through education, advocacy and access to resources. They believe families need assistance beyond the limitations of formal services, and they support families in this effort. The organization provides networking opportunities, thereby connecting families and increasing their sense of support. For more information visit the Parents Reaching Out website.

New Mexico Technology Assistance Program (http://www.nmtap.com)
The New Mexico Technology Assistance Program offers New Mexicans with disabilities free services to assist them in gaining assistive technology services.

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development: Autism Facts Pamphlet (http://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs/autismfacts.pdf) Prepared by a division of the National Institutes of Health, Autism Facts provides general autism information. Page 5 lists Red Flags that could be signs that a child should be evaluated for autism by a doctor.

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (http://www.nimh.nih.gov) Reducing the burden of mental illnesses and behavioral disorders through research on mind, brain, and behavior. Their site also provides a link on Autism Spectrum Disorders (Pervasive Developmental Disorders).