District of Columbia § 7-863.02 Purpose.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 7-863.02 — Purpose.

District of Columbia § 7-863.02

Title 7Human Health Care and Safety.

Ch. 8CEarly Intervention for Children.

Subch. IIEarly Intervention, 2005.

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The purpose of this subchapter is:

(1)To enhance the development of infants and toddlers with disabilities and to minimize their potential for developmental delay;

(2)To reduce the educational costs to our society, including our schools, by minimizing the need for special education and related services after infants and toddlers with disabilities reach school age;

(3)To minimize the likelihood for institutionalization of individuals with disabilities and maximize the potential for their independent living in society;

(4)To enhance the capacity of families to meet the special needs of their infants and toddlers with disabilities;

(5)To establish collaborative activities among agencies of the District of Columbia that administer programs relating to young children to maximize the q

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The purpose of this subchapter is:

(1) To enhance the development of infants and toddlers with disabilities and to minimize their potential for developmental delay;

(2) To reduce the educational costs to our society, including our schools, by minimizing the need for special education and related services after infants and toddlers with disabilities reach school age;

(3) To minimize the likelihood for institutionalization of individuals with disabilities and maximize the potential for their independent living in society;

(4) To enhance the capacity of families to meet the special needs of their infants and toddlers with disabilities;

(5) To establish collaborative activities among agencies of the District of Columbia that administer programs relating to young children to maximize the quality of early intervention services; and

(6) To enhance the capacity of city agencies and service providers to identify, evaluate, and meet the special needs of historically under-represented populations, particularly minorities and low-income and inner-city populations.