Section 500.30  Central Directory

a)         The State is required by Section 632(7) of IDEA (20 USC 1432(7)) and rules promulgated under that Section to maintain a Central Directory that includes information (e.g., location of regional intake entities and/or toll free numbers) on the Early Intervention Services System.

b)         The data shall be made available in each geographic region of the State in a manner so as to ensure accessibility by persons with disabilities.  Families may obtain information from a toll-free Department help line (1-800-843-6154 voice and 1-800-447-6404 TTY).

c)         Public and private early intervention service providers, resources, experts, professionals and other groups providing assistance to eligible children and their families shall provide information as required (e.g., location of regional intake entities and/or toll free numbers) to the Department in order to maintain the Central Directory.