Board of Directors
Jill Deer, President*
Les Alexander
Bruce Barze*
Nelson Bean
Tom Brinkley*
Mary Beth Dean
Suzanne Gurosky*
Donald Howell
Amy Jackson
Bob Kyle*
Tom Luckie
Valerie McLean*
Charlie Miller
Matt Moor
Yolanda Sullivan*
Mike Thompson
Larry Thornton
Terri Yates

Dr. Kathleen G. Nelson
*Former Bell Center Parent

Jeannie Colquett
Executive Director

Betty Bell
Program Director

Andi Gillen
Ast. Program Director

Maureen Farr
Fund Development Coordinator

The Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. The Bell Center receives no state or federal funding.

If you wish to make a donation by mail, please mail check or money order made payable to:
The Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs
1700 29th Court South
Birmimgham, AL 35209
Attn: Maureen Farr

All donations are needed and appreciated.
Honorary and memorial donations are welcomed.

Welcome!

Early Intervention Programs : The Bell Center Birmigham AL
The Bell Center is dedicated to maximizing the potential of children

from birth to three years of age who are at risk for developmental delay

Each year, hundreds of babies in the central Alabama area are born prematurely, or with spina bifida, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and a variety of other genetic disorders. These disorders are often accompanied by physical and mental challenges that jeopardize the health and development of these children.

The Bell Center offers treatment as soon as a child is diagnosed, often within a few days or weeks after birth. Parents often feel a sense of helplessness when they discover their child has special needs; however, the Bell Center staff and volunteers are able to provide them with specific information and encouragement allowing parents to move from a sense of confusion, to a deep pride in their children’s accomplishments and optimism for the future.

Programs at The Bell Center are designed to promote growth in gross and fine motor skills, as well as language, cognition, self-help, and play skills. Each child is evaluated annually, and goals are tailored specifically to the child’s needs. Trained volunteers carry out these individually prescribed programs under the close supervision of a team of fully qualified professional staff members including physically and occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, special educators, and a nutritionist.

For more than 20 years, The Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs has provided treatment for children with special needs through its therapy programs. The program has provided dramatic results for the more than 600 children who have participated since its inception.