by amyhuckinsnoss on November 29, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at LaQuinta Inn, 813 Fairfax Road, St. Albans. This group will be a gathering for Franklin Grand Isle Support Parents. For more information, email Betty Morse or call 1-800-800-4005 ext. 201.
by amyhuckinsnoss on November 10, 2011
Franklin/ Grand Isle Families Together: Prepare yourself! Preparing for emergencies for people with disabilities Thursday, November 17, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Church Parish Hall, 38 Grand Avenue, Swanton To be better prepared as a community, we all must do our part to plan for disasters. Individuals with or without disabilities can [...]
by amyhuckinsnoss on November 1, 2011
Welcome parents of kids/adults with autism and other special needs. Please join us for coffee, tea and conversation at the Tulsi Tea Room in Montpelier. Meet, network and talk with other parents. Please come! Date: Friday, Noveber 4th from 10 to 1130am Location: Tulsi Tea Room, 34 Elm Street Montpelier (next to Thai place). They [...]
by amyhuckinsnoss on October 27, 2011
What Services are Available When My Teen Transistions to Adulthood This workshop is presented in collaboration with the Federation of Families for Children’s mental Health and the Vermont Center for Independent Living. Tuesday, November 8, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. The First Congregational Church of Morrisville, 85 Upper Main Street, Morrisville Presenters: Claudia I. Pringles, Developmental and Disabilities [...]
by amyhuckinsnoss on October 27, 2011
What are the housing options presently available? What are your concerns about housing? When: Wednesday, November 2, 2011 6:00-7:30 p.m. Where: The Inspire School for Autism, 77 Dyland Road, Brattleboro For more information and to register, email Amy Huckins-Noss or call 1-800-800-4005 This workshop is sponsored by a grant from the Developmental Disabilities Council. [...]
by amyhuckinsnoss on October 2, 2011
Northeast Kingdom Families Together Potluck! Potluck and story sharing for the NEK Families Together group Monday, October 31, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For more information, email Lori Christopher, or call 802-373-5382. Please RSVP to attend!
by amyhuckinsnoss on August 29, 2011
Come, Connect, and Share Again! Vermont Family Network is offering a new support group in Chittenden County for parents of young children (birth through pre-school age) with Autism Spectrum Disorders. This is a great opportunity for you to meet other parents and share experiences, chat about parenting and services, learn about community and state resources, and [...]
by amyhuckinsnoss on June 3, 2011
Please complete this very brief survey to help VFN decide on topics for workshop presentations. The workshops will be related to areas of interest regarding developmental disabilities across the lifespan (not including special education). Workshops will be conducted in different regions of the state in addition to webinars. Your help is appreciated! http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9PFDPWR
by amyhuckinsnoss on June 3, 2011
Public Meeting: The State Program Standing Committee advises the Division of Disability and Aging Services (DDAS) on the performance of the developmental disability service system. The Committee meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 9:30 to 12:30, generally in Waterbury. This is a recurring event. Please check the website for confirmation of the [...]
by amyhuckinsnoss on June 3, 2011
The Bennington Autism Task Force meets on the third Tuesday of the Month at 5:00 at United Counseling (Atwood Building) in Bennington. Following the the meeting, we have a parent support group, Parents Supporting Our Children, which meets from 6:30 to 8:00. This is a recurring event. Please contact Mary Kate Marcellus at mkmarcellus@gmail.com to [...]
by amyhuckinsnoss on January 11, 2011
Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Location: State Office Building, 100 Main Street, Newport For more information email Lori Christopher or call 802-373-5382
by amyhuckinsnoss on January 3, 2011
Chittenden Families Together Meeting Wednesday, January 25, 2012 ~ 5:30-7:00 p.m. Vermont Family Network Conference Room, 600 Blair Park Rd. #240, Williston Housing: Growing into Community Health care; sustainable living situation; community and work. Focus of the group is on concerns of families with high school youth and adults who have developmental disabilities. Families Together [...]