Children and Families Affected by Disability
Children and Families Affected by Disability
In 2017–18, the number of students ages 3–21 who received special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was 7.2 million, or 15 percent of all public school students. National Center for Education Statistics. About one in seven (14 percent) children between the ages of three and 17 have developmental disabilities. US Dept of Health and Human Services.
The mission of Chinatown Respite Care is to provide rest and share the Gospel with Chinese families affected by disability with hope of connecting them with neighboring churches.
Volunteer Information
When: Every 4th Saturday of the month, from 4-8 pm
Where: BCEC, 120 Shawmut Ave. Boston MA