Ability Builders StaffJul 2, 20202 minFace-to-face Option Available AgainFace-to-face option available by Monday, July 6 NYS Bureau of Early Intervention will allow face-to-face services starting July 6 in New...
Ability Builders StaffApr 24, 20201 minTelehealth Extended for a 2nd TimeTelehealth Extended Again We have confirmed with Early Intervention about our permission to provide Telehealth and according to the...
Ability Builders StaffApr 5, 20202 minTelehealth Extended to April 15According to the NYS Technical Assistance Unit of the Bureau of Early Intervention in an email message last Friday, Telehealth services...
Ability Builders StaffMar 26, 20201 minNYC Suspends Face-to-Face EI Services, Mandates Telehealth OnlyFollowing is an update from Dr. Daniel Stephens of NYC DOHMH regarding the provision of face-to-face or in person services. While Early...
Ability Builders StaffMar 25, 20201 minFree Internet Service for Families during the COVID-19 OutbreakFree Internet Service Offer for Your Families To support remote learning of low-income households who cannot afford internet service....
Ability Builders StaffMar 24, 202010 minTelehealth/Remote Therapy: Useful Tips, How-to and FormsHere are some tips and how-tos collected by Homer Inoferio, MS OTR/L to help you in your practice using Telehealth methods.
Ability Builders StaffMar 21, 20202 minTelehealth/Remote Therapy: NYC Procedures The following is a reproduction of an email from Daniel H. Stephens, MD, Deputy Commissioner for Family and Child Health, NYC DOHMH, dated
Ability Builders StaffMar 18, 20201 minTelehealth/Remote Therapy Authorized Until April 6The following is a reproduction of an email from Daniel H. Stephens, MD, Deputy Commissioner for Family and Child Health, NYC DOHMH, dated
Ability Builders StaffMar 16, 20203 minLetter to Parents and Families in EI Regarding COVID-19Dear Parents: We are writing to you to give you information on our policies and actions that we are taking to keep you and your family...
Ability Builders StaffMar 16, 20203 minOur Commitment to Employees, SCs and ConsultantsIn light of the COVID-19 outbreak, we are understandably afraid and uncertain. There are three things that we will do to reassure you and...
Ability Builders StaffMar 16, 20201 minCOVID-19: NYC Closures and Announcements NYS and NYC Response as of March 16 A few days ago, Governor Cuomo announced that no gatherings in New York state of more than 500...
Ability Builders StaffMar 15, 20201 minCovid-19 Update: Remote IFSPs This is from the Assistant Commissioner of NYC DOHMH BEI: The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Division of Family...
Ability Builders StaffMar 15, 20206 minCOVID-19 Advisory: Guide to Documenting COVID-19 Related Suspension or Termination of ServicesIt is our role to properly educate families about the realities and risks of catching COVID-19. However, there will be inevitable...
Ability Builders StaffMar 12, 20203 minCOVID-19 Advisory: Letter to the EI CommunityDate: 5 March 2020 To: SCs, Employees and Contractors From: Oliver Trinidad, OTR/L, Program Director Stay Calm, Life Goes On but Prevent...
Ability Builders StaffMar 8, 20203 minCOVID-19 Advisory: Be Safe but Don't HateThere is now a confirmed case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in New York City. What should you do and how can you get accurate...
Ability Builders StaffFeb 9, 20203 min1-Minute Wisdom: When Hands Start to Speak by Marion CondezaMarion Condeza, a future SLP, explores the very interesting history of sign language.
Ability Builders StaffJan 28, 20203 min1-Minute Wisdom: Genes, Hormones, and Loving Relationships by Homer InoferioHomer Inoferio, an Occupational Therapist, and member of our team discusses the mysterious link between our genes and love. Enjoy!
Ability Builders StaffJan 20, 20201 min1-Minute WisdomThis series of blog entries are created by members of the Ability Builders staff and comes from a regular feature of our meetings when...
Ability Builders StaffJan 20, 20201 minAssistive Technology Training (Online)The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Division of Family and Child Health, Bureau of Early Intervention (NYC BEI) is...
Ability Builders StaffJan 20, 20201 minFree EI TrainingImproving our skills although essential in our mission to help children costs a lot of money. Here you will find opportunities that are...
