Parent, Training & Information Center Federation for Children with Special Needs

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Contact Information

Federation for Children with Special Needs
Contact: Ruth M Diaz, Project Director
Email Address: rdiaz@fcsn.org
Phone: 617-236-7210
Alternate Phone: 800-331-0688
Fax: 617-241-0330
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The Schrafft Center 529 Main Street, Suite 1M3 Boston, MA 02129
Area Served: Boston
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Narrative

Provides information, trainings & referrals to parents & professionals on special education laws, procedures, and related issues. Components include information, referral, and technical assistance by telephone, two-hour workshops offered statewide on Basic Rights under special education laws, IEP, Suspension & Discipline, Turning Three Essentials, Intro to Transition Planning, Creating a Post-Secondary Vision, Effective Communication, and more. Fee for 40-hour intensive training program, Parent Consultant Training Institute. Support groups and additional assistance available for parents speaking Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, and Vietnamese.

Service Types

Adult Education
Education Law
Family Support
Socialization Activities

Program Type

Advocacy
Support Groups

Populations Served

All Disabilities
Developmental Disability
Multiple Disability

Ages Served

Birth to 3
3 - 4
5 - 8
9 - 13
14 - 18
19 - 22

Languages Spoken

Chinese-Cantonese
Chinese-Mandarin
Portuguese
Spanish
Vietnamese

Accessibility Features

Accessible Parking
Accessible Restrooms
Elevators
Near Public Transportation
Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

Fees: Free Service, Personal Funds