Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs

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Article Publication Date: 
9/17/2015
Summary: 
The United States Departments of Health and Human Services and Education released a policy statement on September 14, 2015, that declares that all children with disabilities should be allowed access to "inclusive high-quality" early childhood programs, "where they are provided with individualized and appropriate support in meeting high expectations." Presently, children with disabilities and their families face difficulties in accessing these programs that are available for their peers.
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