Computer Training. â». Durable Medical Equipment. â». Loaner Program. Early Intervention Services. â». Individual and
life without limits
About
United Cerebral Palsy Association of Berkshire County (UCP) The mission of UCP is to advance the independence, productivity, and full community participation of children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities. UCP provides supports and services through a variety of state, federal and local funding sources including: ``Adult Family Care ``Advocacy—General, Educational and Self Advocacy ``Assistive Technology Evaluations and Training ``Assistive Technology Regional Center ``Berkshire Talking Chronicle Radio Reading Service
The Northern Berkshire Early Intervention Program
``Children’s Programming
``Early Intervention Services ``Individual and Family Support ``Life Skills Training
26 Union Street, Suite 1 North Adams, MA 01247 Phone / TTY: (413) 664-9345 Fax: (413) 663-5019
``Durable Medical Equipment Loaner Program
208 West Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone / TTY: (413) 442-1562 Fax: (413) 499-4077
``Computer Training
A family’s inability to pay the annual participation fee will not impact their clinical services.
Early Intervention Mission Our mission is to identify children, birth to 3 years of age, who have or are at risk to have developmental delay, and to provide the children and their families support, educational and therapeutic services. The primary goals are to facilitate optimal development of the child through individualized, family-centered services in the child’s natural environment, and to allow each child to reach his or her full potential.
Staff Our transdisciplinary team of developmental specialists includes educators, a physical therapist, a speech therapist, an occupational therapist, a licensed mental health counselor, a maternal child health nurse and a licensed clinical social worker.
Services Individualized services are provided in the child’s natural environment, including the child’s home, daycare, or at our Center. We offer a variety of developmental groups at several convenient sites throughout northern Berkshire County.
Cost Services are paid for by health insurance companies and HMO’s, MassHealth, and the Department of Public Health. There is an annual participation fee, based on income and family size for some families. Families covered by MassHealth as their primary or secondary insurance will not be charged this fee.
Referral Process Anyone can refer a child to the Early Intervention Program. Referral sources include: `` Parents `` Family/Friends `` Pediatricians `` Hospitals/Clinics `` Social Service Agencies `` VNA/Home Health Agencies `` Day Care Providers At Early Intervention, we strongly believe that parents are their children’s first and most important teacher. Parental input is encouraged and valued in all aspects of service planning and delivery. In this spirit, we offer the following services: `` Developmental screening `` Developmental evaluation `` Individual and group services `` Home visits (or at daycare) `` Individual center-based services `` Child-focused groups `` Parent/Child groups `` Parent Support groups `` Community Playgroups `` Educational Services `` Speech, Physical and Occupational Therapy `` Parent Education and Support `` Referral Services `` Community Play Space
The Early Intervention Program can help with questions like: `` Is my baby’s development on target? Our professional staff can provide a FREE developmental screening at your home, daycare or at our Center.
`` My child has special needs. Can you help us? Our professional staff can provide speech, occupational and physical therapy, and/or developmentally appropriate educational services, individually or in child-focused groups. We can help with developmental concerns, diagnosed or undiagnosed medical conditions, prematurity, social skills and behavioral issues.
`` I need parenting information and support. I’d also like the opportunity to meet with other parents. Can Early Intervention help me with this? Our transdisciplinary team offers community playgroups, that meet weekly in several north county towns. Playgroups are available to all children, regardless of eligibility. They provide an opportunity for young children to play with peers, and for parents to give and receive support from other parents, while participating in fun activities.
