Wanting to Make a Difference
In my search for many early childhood organizations, I stumble across "The Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children, (DEC)." (http://www.dec-sped.org/about)
This organizations focuses on the support of young children ages 0-8 with may have a special need or disability. The focus is to make sure that the children who may need help are receiving any and everything possible, and study what is all ready out their about them. The organization tries to ensure that the policies and procedures that are put into place actually support and help our children, they are an advocate for many individuals who may have or know someone who has a disability.
The Policy
"DEC is uniquely positioned to gather member and community input in order to send a strong message to political leadership and other stakeholders regarding proposed, amended, existing, and/or new legislation and regulations that have the potential to impact the children and families served through early intervention and early childhood special education (EI/ECSE) as well as the professionals that serve them. DEC provides members with access to numerous advocacy and political involvement opportunities such as: http://www.dec-sped.org/content.asp?contentid=154"
- Grassroots organizing, networking, and the opportunity to take action-taking on issues through the Children’s Action Network (CAN)
- The targeted work and collaboration of the Policy Recommendations Council
- Leadership opportunities at the Subdivision level
In your research about the DEC, do they only help children from an educational standpoint, or do they also provide additional resources for the children before even starting Kindergarten? Do they also help the families/ caretakers of those who have special needs kids?
ReplyDeleteHello Elizabeth,
ReplyDeleteThey help in all areas with children who have disabilities. I only pinpointed certain things that were displayed. They do provide resources and help for parents. At times it becomes difficult, so they want to make sure parents do not become overwhelmed.
This is wonderful for organizations such as DEC to exist, in my undergrad studies I learned the importance of support systems for families with children of disabilities whether physical or cognitive. Here in Ohio very few organizations exist
ReplyDeletei think its great you chose this organization, i feel that there is so much more we can advocate for disability and special needs children in childcare! Having an inclusive program that invites all children from different races backgrounds and disabilities is a great way to show the world that all children are equal and should be treated the same.
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