Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays

The agency provides services for people with disabilities in Los Angeles County. Services include early interventionl for children, age birth to 3 years, who are blind, visually impaired or multi-disabled. There are no geographic restrictions.

Home and center-based Early Intervention services are provided for infants and their families.The Junior Blind Infant and Early Childhood Program provides a wide range of services for children with visual impairments and other disabilities, from birth to age three. The Infant and Early Education program provides in-home therapy to infants, from birth to age 3, to help increase visual functioning, sensory awareness and communication skills, as well as improve physical, cognitive and emotional development.

For children ages 3 to 6, this program continues to provide parents with essential skills and support to become successful advocates for their child's education and care. In-home services are ongoing and at age three staff facilitate the child's transition to a school-based program.