Agency Details:

CHC Learning Center (A Program Of The Center For Handicapped Children, Inc.)

CHC serves to provide quality educational and therapeutic services responding to the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional needs of children with multiple disabilities and special health care needs ranging in age from birth to 21 years of age, respecting the dignity of all.

Description:
CHC Learning Center is committed to the belief that all children, regardless of the type or degree of disability, are valued individuals who grow, develop, and learn. CHC structures programming, both center and home-based around this philosophy. A strong transdisciplinary team approach is utilized. An important emphasis is placed on the use of alternative augmentative communication devices for individuals who are non-verbal. A community transition program providing learning and skill reinforcement opportunities within the community is offered for school age students.

CHC recognizes the need for support for the families of children with disabilities and the benefits to child and family when services are truly comprehensive and integrated.

History:
In 1971, CHC Learning Center (formerly The Center for Handicapped Children) was developed by parents who desired a community based program for their children with multiple disabilities. Currently CHC serves children from over 23 school districts throughout Western New York (Erie and Niagara Counties).

Contact people:

Janice Gentz, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Nancy Godson, Director , (phone), (email) Sandra Ryan, Program Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: 716-204-0354

Address:

80 Lawrence Bell Drive, Suite 115 Williamsville, NY 14221 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.chcrainbow.com

Directions:

Lawrence Bell Drive is located off Youngs Road between Wehrle Drive and Areo Drive near the Erie Community College North Campus.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: UB-Main St.   Nearest Bus Stop: Lawrence Bell Drive, 1 minute walk

Last updated on October 19, 2009