Last Updated:
09/28/11 01:37:09 PM
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Resource & Referral - Project ASSIST
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Project ASSIST
is a central resource directory for anyone seeking
information about organizations, programs or agencies that
may provide services and supports for children and young
adults up to 21 years with disabilities, and their families.
Information is available
on:
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Parent Support Groups
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Respite Care
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Screening, Diagnosis or Assessment
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Early Intervention Programs for Infants and Toddlers
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Preschool Special Education Services
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Education, Health, and Social Service Agencies
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Vocational Training
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Physical and Occupational Therapy
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Speech and Language
Therapy
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Counseling and Psychological Services
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Advocacy Organizations
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Life
Planning, Financial and Legal Assistance
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as well as many other services
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., telephone
calls are answered promptly when staff is available. There
is 24-hour voice mail and calls are returned generally
within two working days. The Project ASSIST database
yields a printout describing each selected resource and
automatically generates a packet of information that is
mailed to you on the same day, at no cost. |
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Project ASSIST Supported
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Nevada Departments of Education and Human Resources. |
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Goal |
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Our goal is to collect and share accurate information from
all providers who serve this population. Have a need for
information or program information to provide? Please call
Project ASSIST today!
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Project ASSIST Contact Information |
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Toll Free Number:
1-800-522-0066
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Daniel Dinnell – State Family Resource Coordinator
Information & Referral
Specialist
Aging and Disability Services Division
IDEA Part C Office
Early Childhood Special Education Library
445 Apple St., Suite 104
Reno, Nevada 89502
Email:
ddinnell@adsd.nv.gov
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The Center for
Inclusive Child Care information module:
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Nevada Dual Sensory Impairment Project's new video to
highlight what they do:
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Social Security Benefits for Children with Disabilities |
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Autism Treatment Assistance Program |
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Nevada’s Autism Treatment Assistance Program (ATAP) helps
families of children ages 0-18, with Autism Spectrum
Disorders(ASD), to establish home-based therapy programs. |
