The New York State Early Intervention Program (EIP) is part of the National Early Intervention Program that focuses on infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. It was created first by Congress in 1986 under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); the EIP is administered by the Department of Health in New York through the Bureau of Early Intervention. The Early Intervention Program is established in Articles 25 in New York of the Public Health Law and has been in effect since July 1, 1993.In order to be eligible for services, children must be 3 years old and [...]
The Stairlift Solution For Disabled Persons
by adminStairlifts are used by individuals with disabilities to help them move from one place to another. There are several different varieties of these lifts and each is chosen for the specific needs of the user. A stair lift is installed where there is a staircase in the house, which enables the user to safely go upstairs. The type chosen will be determined by the user’s weight and the width of the staircase it needs to be fitted to.Most of these types of stairlifts run off of a battery operated motor, or possibly two batteries, depending on the size of the [...]
Efficient Attention Deficit Intervention – The Surroundings
by adminThere are a number of factors that can affect normal concentration and a person’s ability to remain centered. Concentration is one of the most powerful mental tools at our disposal – and yet, so few of us know how to use it to its full potential. Essentially, concentration is the ability to focus your attention on a task at hand while blocking out other distracting or unrelated stimuli – this includes insignificant sounds or visual input and most importantly, wandering or irrelevant thoughts and impulsive movements. Maintaining a balance of physical activity is also important for concentration.As a Special Education [...]
