Existing federal and state service programs, based on categorical treatment needs and income eligibility, often fail to provide comprehensive, coordinated services to visually handicapped infants and children. This problem is exacerbated in rural communities, where a small, widely-scattered population requires service. A cost-effective interagency linkage is proposed for service delivery in these areas. Its development and implementation are also described.
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