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Nevada Early Intervention Services


IDEA Part C, Aging & Disability Services Division
3427 Goni Road, Bldg. D, Suite 132
Carson City, NV 89706
Local Telephone: (775) 687-4210
Toll Free Telephone: (800) 522-0066
health.nv.gov/BEIS.htm

Contacts


Wendy Whipple, Part C Coordinator, wwhipple@dhhs.nv.gov

General Information


Geographic Area Served: Statewide

Services Offered


Early Intervention/Infant Services


Lead agency for Nevada's early intervention system as required under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Provides a full range of early intervention services in compliance with Part C of the IDEA. Includes, but is not limited to, physical and occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, nutrition services, audiology, developmental intervention as individually determined to meet the needs of the child through an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).

Fee: Services are provided at no cost to the family. Program will bill private insurance with parental consent.

Early Intervention/Infant Services


Provides a full range of early intervention services in compliance with Part C of the IDEA. Includes but is not limited to: physical and occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, nutrition services, audiology, developmental intervention as individually determined to meet the needs of the child through an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)

Fee: Services are provided at no cost to the family. Program bill private insurance with parental consent.

Information and Referral


Contracts and refers with professionals specializing in visual impairments. Through Project Assist, maintains a computer database of Nevada and national organizations that serve children and young adults with disabilities, their families and their service providers. Provides information on parent support groups; screening, diagnosis and assessment; early intervention programs for infants and toddlers; preschool special education services; education, health, and social service agencies; vocational training; therapy; counseling and psychological services; advocacy organizations; financial and legal assistance; and many other services.