Updated:	2001-10-09 08:09:05
NECTAS is a national technical assistance consortium working to support states, jurisdictions, and others to improve services and results for young children with disabilities and their families. These partners bring interdisciplinary skills and understanding to the issues surrounding integrating individuals with disabilities into the larger cultures. The NECTAS consortium seeks to add assistive technologies as another tool for enhancing every individuals opportunity to excel to the highest possible potential in any culture. Website offers detailed early childhood information and resources including sections on IDEA and Young Children, Projects Finder; NECTAS Publications, Archives, Topical Pages (Developmental Delay, Diversity, Early Literacy, Mediation, Public Awareness and ChildFind, Readiness Assessment; Service Coordination, State Early Childhood TA Systems, Violence Prevention); Keys to Inclusion, NECTAS Contact List; and Evaluation Information. Website is frequently updated. Special sections for parent involvement with statewide early childhood political systems (I.e., Interagency Coordinating Council).
Related Website:	www.nectas.unc.edu
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Contact:	Pascal (Pat) Trohanis
	Email: nectas@unc.edu
	Phone: (919)962-2001
Additional Information:	National Early Childhood Technical Assistance System 137 East Franklin Street Suite 500 Chapel Hill North Carolina 27514-3628
Author:	pr