Are other state agencies involved in the hearing detection and intervention process?
• DSHS works closely with the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) through two programs, Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS), to ensure the follow up and intervention piece. A two-page chart showing the 1-3-6 month guide to the hearing screening and intervention process is available on the DSHS website at: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/audio/nbhsprofessional.shtm • DARS – ECI has a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for Auditory Impairment services through the Local Education Agency (LEA). • Once a child is referred to ECI evaluation and an Individual Family Service Plan will be developed within 45 days, and needed services determined. • Identified services are available to age three through ECI, and then ECI and the LEA coordinate transition services when the child reaches the third birthday.
