Help for Children with Special Needs in Virginia

Virginia has rules and policies about early intervention, special education, and transition to adulthood that are specific to the state. While reading general information about these services is helpful, consulting a parent advocate in your area is a great way to find out what's going on right where you live, right now. I asked Cathy Healy, chief executive officer of PEATC (Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center) in Falls Church, for advice on three areas of concern for families of children with special needs:

• Early-Intervention Services in Virginia
• Special-Education Services in Virginia
• Transition to Adulthood in Virginia

If you have some good suggestions or resources to pass on, make your own contributions on these forms:

• Share Your Experience with Early Intervention in Virginia
• Share Your Experience with Special Education in Virginia
• Share Your Experience with Transition to Adulthood in Virginia