The benefits of expanding the service options for young children with disabilities is clear for all children, families and service providers alike. Children with disabilities, as well as children without disabilities benefit educationally. Integration opportunities provide children with disabilities age-appropriate peer models which stimulates their development and learning. Children without disabilities demonstrate more positive attitudes toward disabilities after being involved in integrated opportunities. Families benefit as transitions, transportation and needed coordination are reduced.
Service providers benefit from reduction in duplication of services and sharing of resources.