Nevada PEP, Inc.
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Crisis Support
- People with Disabilities
Location
7211 W Charleston BlvdLas Vegas, NV 89117 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
To increase the opportunities for home,community and school success for children with disabilities, including those who are at risk or who have serious emotional disturbances, their families and their service providers, through education, encouragement and empowerment activities.
Description
Nevada PEP is the only statewide Parent Training and Information Center for families who have children with disabilities and the professionals who support them. Nevada PEP is also the Statewide Family Network for families who have children with emotional and behavioral health needs. Nevada PEP believes that the family is the fundamental unity in society. Our philosophy is that children with disabilities, without regard for the nature and severity of the disability, have an inherent value, that all life has a purpose, that communnites benefit from providing appropriate interventions and that individuals with disabilties make valuable contributions to society.