This website is one attempt to provide information about services available to people with disabilities and how to access those services. On the Right Track believes that successful communication between families, health and education professionals can lead to better outcomes. One style of service delivery that provides for open communication is family-centered care. A concept central to family-centered care is the belief that the family is an equal participant in planning goals for a child with special health care needs. For families to participate equally, the professionals on the team must be open to family input and families must be willing to speak up and seek clarification when necessary.
Parents are team members and have both rights and responsibilities.
The Internet is one form of technology that is readily available, an infinite source of information, and a good means of communication. This amazing technology gives immediate access to unlimited information in a timely and cost-effective manner. The Internet is an exciting and fun way to learn and obtain information. Education Family-centered care is based on a new approach to service delivery that emphasizes the importance of the family as the constant and primary influence in the child's life. With this approach, professionals, who are identified by the parent, will make up the IEP team and work with the family as a whole.