Denver Association of Family Child Care

Resources for Children with Disabilities

Programs for Children with Disabilities

States are required to provide special education programs for children aged 3 to 5 years. The State of Colorado sponsors programs for infants and toddlers as well.

There are no special licensing regulations applicable to child care providers for children with disabilities.

Think about your child's and family's specific special needs foremost, and what type of program may best meet these needs. Talk with your pediatrician about the types of care you are looking into for your child. Decide on any specific training requirements you may need in a provider. The care you choose may turn out to be care provided inside or outside of your home.

Be sure to allow yourself ample time to visit and screen programs and individual providers.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act , family child care homes must accept applications from all families, regardless of the child's needs. They must attempt to include any child unless it would be a financial hardship, or would require them to change their program significantly. Programs that are run by religious organizations do not have to comply with the ADA, but may be subject to state anti- discrimination laws.

Organizations That Serve Children with Disabilities

Division for Learning Disabilities (DLD)
The Council For Exceptional Children
1920 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191-1589
Tel: (703) 620-3660

Children With Attention Deficit Disorders (CH.A.D.D.)
499 NW 70th Ave. Suite 308
Plantation, FL 33317
Tel: (800) 233-4050
Fax (954) 587-4599
Email: [email protected]

Federation for Children with Special Needs
95 Berkley St., Suite 104
Boston, MA 02116
Tel: (617) 482-2915 or
Tel: (800) 331-0688 (within Massachusetts only)
Email: [email protected]

Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
4156 Library Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15234-1349
Tel: (412) 341-1515
Fax: (412) 344-0224
Email: [email protected]

National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)
99 Park Ave. South, Suite 1401
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 545-7510
Tel: (888) 575-7373

ERIC Digest
Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education
1920 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191-1589
Tel: (800) 328-0272
Email: [email protected]

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