What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM PROVIDES ONGOING SERVICE COORDINATION THROUGH DUTCHESS COUNTY EARLY INTERVENTION. THE PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE 3 FOR FAMILIES THROUGHOUT DUTCHESS COUNTY.
- #2 $0FAMILY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM PRIMARILY PROVIDES FUNDS TO FAMILIES THAT HAVE MEMBERS WITH AUTISM. THE FUNDS ARE USED FOR PROGRAMS OR GOODS AND SERVICES THAT PROVIDE A BENEFIT TO THE AFFECTED INDIVIDUAL. THE ASSOCIATION'S PURPOSE IS TO OFFER PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND STRENGTHEN THE FAMILY UNIT. THE PROGRAM IS FUNDED THROUGH NEW YORK STATE OPWDD.
What they call their work
What they do
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Early Childhood Developmental Evaluation and Screening 1 activity
- Early Intervention Program coordination for infants and toddlers with disabilitiesProvides ongoing service coordination for children from birth to age 3 with disabilities through the Early Intervention Program in Dutchess County.
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Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
- Funding for autism-affected families through the Family Leadership ProgramProvides funds to families with members who have autism for programs, goods, and services that benefit the affected individual through the Family Leadership Program.
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Who runs it
- DR MOUJALLI HOURANI — PRESIDENT
- LIBBY FAISON — DIRECTOR
- PATRICIA MILLER — VICE PRESIDENT
- PEGGY KEARNEY — SECRETARY
- PETER BLECHMAN — DIRECTOR
- RONALD WATKINS — TREASURER
Who they work with
- Dutchess County Early Intervention Partner — Collaborates to provide ongoing service coordination for children from birth to age 3 with disabilities.
- New York State OPWDD Government — Funds the Family Leadership Program.
How they approach the work
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- Family-Centered Supportmethodology: family_centered_supportBy providing programs that engage and support entire families, we improve outcomes for individuals with disabilities because family stability and capacity are critical to individual well-being.