CDEIC Unit
The Cross Disabilities Early Intervention Centre (CDEIC) is a program that provides a variety of services for children with disabilities under one roof. The program’s goal is to help children with disabilities and their families by providing early intervention and counseling. The CDEIC is run by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJE) of the Government of India.
Here are some of the services offered by the CDEIC:
- Early intervention
- Speech therapy
- Physical therapy
- Special education
- Occupational therapy
- Psychology
- Staff nurse
- Trained Care giver
- Counseling: The CDEIC provides counseling services for parents.
- School readiness: The CDEIC helps prepare children for school readiness, which is important for inclusive education.
The CDEIC aims to provide services for children with all types of disabilities, as listed in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act of 2016. The program also involves community participation, disability screening and identification