Working with Disabilities Coordinator
Working with Appropriate Professionals
Inclusion in Nutrition Activities
Nutrition and Prevention

[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 45, Volume 4]
[Revised as of October 1, 2006]
[CITE: 45CFR1308.20][Page 170]
TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE
CHAPTER XIII--OFFICE OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1308_HEAD START PROGRAM PERFORMANCE STANDARDS ON SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES--Table of Contents
Subpart F_Nutrition Performance Standards

Sec. 1308.20 Nutrition services

Working with Disabilities Coordinator

(a) The disabilities coordinator must work with staff to ensure that provisions to meet special needs are incorporated into the nutrition program.

Working with Appropriate Professionals

(b) Appropriate professionals, such as physical therapists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, nutritionists or dietitians must be consulted on ways to assist Head Start staff and parents of children with severe disabilities with problems of chewing, swallowing and feeding themselves.

Inclusion in Nutrition Activities

(c) The plan for services for children with disabilities must include activities to help children with disabilities participate in meal and snack times with classmates.

Nutrition and Prevention

(d) The plan for services for children with disabilities must address prevention of disabilities with a nutrition basis.