04 January 2010

Public Hearing for First Steps

On January 20th at 10am, a public hearing for proposed changes to the First Steps program will be held at the Indiana Government Center South (IGCS) Auditorium in Indianapolis.


First Steps is a state-wide agency that serves parents of children ages zero to three with developmental disabilities. The program currently offers Assistive Technology, SLP services, nutrition/medical/nursing services, family education, occupational therapy, transportation and more to Indiana residents.

If you wish to participate and give a 10-minute testimony, bring a written copy of your comments. If you cannot attend but wish to give input, you can mail your testimony (consisting of your name, title, and address, specific concerns, and recommended actions to be
taken) on or after January 27 to:

First Steps Early Intervention System
Bureau of Child Development Services
402 W. Washington St., Room W-364, MS-51
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Attn: FS Cost Participation

If accommodations are needed for a person with a disability to attend, call Cathy Robinson at (317) 233-6094.

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