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Does it matter where I live?Yes. DDI VANTAGE serves families living in the Granite, Murray and Salt Lake City School Districts in Salt Lake County, as well as Tooele County and Duchesne County. If you live outside of those boundaries, check here for your local early intervention program. Back to TopWho is DDI VANTAGE and what is early intervention?DDI VANTAGE, Inc. is a private, non-profit agency that provides a variety of child, adult, and family services through its Early Intervention Program, Early Head Start Program, and Supported Employment Program. Funding for these programs is provided primarily through contracts with the Utah State Department of Health, Baby Watch Early Intervention Program; Department of Human Services, Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD); Utah State Office of Rehabilitation; and the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families. Specifically, the DDI VANTAGE Early Intervention Program provides support to infants and children under three years of age who have developmental delays or disabilities and their families through a wide range of available services tailored to meet their individual needs. Early intervention aims to reduce the need for long-term intervention or support throughout the child’s school years by eliminating or moderating the effects of the delays or disabilities as early as possible. Back to TopWhere do early intervention services take place?Your child is best served in the natural environment in which (s)he typically spends each day. This may include the home, at pre-school or day care, at the play ground, or at Grandma's. Based upon the needs of the child and family, t he entire process from evaluation through transition may be provided in the natural environments. Back to TopHow do I know if my child qualifies for early intervention services?Children develop differently, some more quickly than others. There are, however, ways to tell if a child's development is slower than it should be. If you have any concern about your child's development, you can contact the DDI VANTAGE Early Intervention Program for a NO COST evaluation. Qualified personnel will speak with you, evaluate your child's development, and tell you whether or not your child may qualify for our program. A child automatically qualifies if (s)he is under three years of age and has a medically-diagnosed condition or disability such as Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, or Spina Bifida. The child may also qualify if his development is determined to be delayed by utilizing a standardized evaluation in at least one of the following areas of development:
Back to TopWhat is the process of services?Referral Back to TopWhat is an IFSP?If your child qualifies for program services, you will help design an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). This is a team process and you are a valued member of the team. The IFSP identifies child and family outcomes, methods and supports. It also outlines the frequency, intensity, duration and location of services to be delivered. Back to TopWhat services are available?If your child qualifies for early intervention, (s)he may receive any of the following services if determined appropriate by the IFSP team. Services may include:
Back to TopWhat about costs?We will provide a full evaluation of your child's development at NO COST to you. If your child qualifies for the DDI VANTAGE Early Intervention Program, you may be charged a family fee based on a sliding scale, as mandated by the Utah State Legislature. The family fee is determined by reviewing individual family circumstances. Back to TopHow can I get a no cost evaluation for my child?Just call a location listed below or Toll-Free at 1-800-341-2708. The friendly person at the other end of the phone will ask you a few questions. A staff member will contact you to arrange a NO COST evaluation. Locations: East Site: West Site: Tooele County Site: Duchesne County Site: Click here to fill out a referral online Back to TopWho are the DDI VANTAGE board members?DDI VANTAGE would like to recognize our Board of Trustees for it’s commitment to the families we serve, click here for a list of the board members. Back to Top |
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