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Information For Families

Welcome to the Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia Family Web Site. I am Debra Holloway, Statewide Family Representative for the Family Involvement Project via the Arc of Virginia.

photograph of Lauren & Mary Grace Please meet my two daughters Lauren and Mary Grace. Lauren is six and Mary Grace is four.

Mary Grace loves to socialize and watch anything Disney; she also profoundly disabled by a disorder called Rett Syndrome. Rett Syndrome is a neurological disorder seen almost exclusively in females.

Mary Grace was 14 months old when we first received Early Intervention Services, and she continued in the program until she transitioned into preschool. These were the most difficult two years of my family’s life, but what helped us persevere and thrive were the knowledge, support and friendship of our local Early Intervention staff. This experience caused me to want to learn more about this program and support them in any way I could.

In this web site you will find a link to the Family Involvement Project web site where there is information and support on everything from effective parent provider partnerships and advocacy to the day-to-day joys and challenges that can come with parenting a child with special needs.

If you have questions about where in Virginia to find services you have come to the right place./p>

This web site is also a place where you can learn about your legal safeguards.

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