The Georgetown University Center for Children and Families, ZERO TO THREE, and IDEA Infant & Toddler Coordinators Association held a webinar Wednesday, April 2nd This webinar is free and open to the public.
Why it matters: Medicaid is a key source of funding for IDEA Part C Early Intervention programs in most states. Early intervention services help reduce developmental delays by helping young children develop and improve their social-emotional skills, knowledge, and behaviors before entering the K-12 system. By assisting infants and toddlers in their primary stages of development, early intervention minimizes long-term costs and lessens the prevalence of severe disabilities as adults.
What was discussed: This webinar provided an overview on the ways IDEA Part C early intervention and Medicaid work together to support infants and toddlers with disabilities in states. Panelists will also discuss what proposed federal Medicaid cuts could mean for early intervention programs and young children who need Part C services.
Speakers:
Elisabeth Wright Burak, Senior Fellow at the Georgetown Center for Children and Families
Maureen Greer, Executive Director of IDEA Infant and Toddler Coordinators Association (ITCA)
Rebecca Amidon, Parent Perspective
Adriana Kohler, Policy Director at Texans Care for Children
Johanna Lister, Director of Policy, HealthySteps at ZERO TO THREE