The public schools in the area provide special education services
which include programs for talented and gifted children as well as exceptional
family members. Active-duty personnel with special needs
family members are required to register with the NAVAL AMBULATORY CARE CENTER'S
EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM. (See EFM Program in Medical
Section). Infoline, a directory of community services for eastern Connecticut,
lists numerous resources to meet the needs of persons who may be emotionally,
physically, learning disabled or gifted.