When your family gets EarlySteps services, you have legal rights that protect your interests.
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These rights are specified in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
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The LDH is responsible for upholding them.
You will get information that explains your rights and what to do if you have a complaint.
Make sure you understand the rules about things like:
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timelines and procedures as you go through the process
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giving permission for each part, like the evaluation and the services
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privacy of your medical and other records
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filing complaints
Call your Family Service Coordinator with any questions about your EarlySteps services!
Click on the link below to download the 14-page Family Rights handbook. It describes your rights in detail. (It might open in a new tab or window on your computer.)
Sources: LDH, The Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center