Developmental Disabilities

F/GI Families Together

by amyhuckinsnoss on May 9, 2012

Franklin/Grand Isle Families Together Meeting and Book Swap!  Bring your used, unused or unwanted books (any kind) to share with other families/individuals Thursday, May 17, 2012, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall 38 Grand Avenue, Swanton Free Pizza! Everyone is welcome! Please Let us know if you are coming [...]

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What Every Parent Needs to Know

by amyhuckinsnoss on May 9, 2012

What Every Parent Needs to Know as their Child Approaches Adulthood Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Vermont Family Network, 600 Blair Park Rd., Suite 240, Williston. Take a deep breath. Your teenager with special needs is becoming an adult, and you need to know where to start planning for the future. [...]

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Vermont Leadership Series

by amyhuckinsnoss on May 8, 2012

Do You Have A Developmental Disability? Are You A Family Member? Or Someone Who Wants To Help? Check Out The Vermont Leadership Training Series! This training will be held on 2 weekends in June and November, and the sessions start Friday afternoon and end late Sunday morning You will learn  The basic steps to be [...]

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New Beginnings Support Group

by amyhuckinsnoss on April 30, 2012

New Beginnings Support Group This parent support group meets every 2nd of the month, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Vermont Family Network, 600 Blair Park Road, Suite 240, Williston.  The focus of this group is for parents to come together to celebrate the joys and accomplishments of their young children (birth through preschool) that have an Autism [...]

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NEK Families Together

by amyhuckinsnoss on April 30, 2012

Northeast Kingdom Families Together Meeting: Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at the Hebard State Building, 100 Main St., Newport, Vt.Room 250. Contact Lori Christopher for more information at Lori.Christopher@vtfn.orgor call 802-373-5382. Families Together groups are sponsored by a grant from the VT Developmental Disabilities Council. Federal law: developmental disabilities are a severe, often lifelong [...]

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Chittenden Families Together

by amyhuckinsnoss on April 30, 2012

Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00p.m. at Vermont Family Network conference room, 600 Blair Park Rd., Suite 240, Williston, VT.  No RSVP. Contact is Jan.Hancock@vtfn.org (802) 876-5315, Ext. 215. Families Together groups are sponsored by a grant from the VT Developmental Disabilities Council. Federal law: developmental disabilities are a severe, often lifelong disability that [...]

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Chittenden Families Together

by jsabett on April 20, 2012

Chittenden Families Together Meeting — Details Coming Soon:  Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00p.m., Vermont Family Network conference room, 600 Blair Park Rd., Suite 240, Williston, VT.  No RSVP. Contact is Jan Hancock (802) 876-5315, Ext. 215.

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Chittenden Families Together

by jsabett on April 13, 2012

Chittenden Families Together Meeting — Family Voices in State Housing Talks with Barb Davide and Claudia Pringles: Wednesday, April 25, 2012, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00p.m., Vermont Family Network conference room, 600 Blair Park Rd., Suite 240, Williston, VT.  Topics include: Parents’ impressions of April meeting with DDAS (Disabilities and Aging Services), Summary of meeting with [...]

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Families Together Meeting

by jsabett on April 13, 2012

Families Together Meeting;  Housing Roundtable Follow-Up & Meet the New VFN F/GI Family Support Consultant: Thursday, April 19, 2012, 6:oo p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 38 Grand Ave., Swanton, VT. Free Pizza! Everyone is welcome! Please RSVP so we can plan for the pizza. Please contact Laura Weber or Amy Huckins-Noss at [...]

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Vermont Systems of Care Plan Webinar

by jsabett on April 5, 2012

How do you get developmental services in Vermont? Vermont Systems of Care Plan: Eligibility, Services, Process Webinar. Wednesday, June 13, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Click here to register. The System of Care Plan for Developmental Services serves as the gateway for determining who gets services and how services are provided. Join this webinar to learn [...]

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Wretches and Jabberers!

by amyhuckinsnoss on March 14, 2012

April is Autism Awareness Month! Help to raise awareness about Autism by watching Wretches and Jabberers with us at VFN! The film Wretches & Jabberers is the story of two men with who autism embark on a global quest to change attitudes about disability and intelligence. The film stars Larry Bissonette, Pascal Cheng, Harvey Lavoy, and Tracy [...]

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What Every Parent Needs to Know

by jsabett on March 2, 2012

What Every Parent Needs to Know as their Teen Approaches Adulthood Workshop.Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Vermont Family Network, Williston. Take a deep breath. Your teenager with special needs is becoming an adult, and you need to know where to start planning for the future. Join other parents as we break [...]

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Adult Services Webinar

by jsabett on March 1, 2012

“What’s Next? What Services are available when my teen transitions to adulthood? Webinar: Transitioning to adulthood can be challenging for many teens with disabilities and their families. Join today’s webinar to learn who is eligible for Adult Services, what kind of services are available, how you can help your young adult access those services, and [...]

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Chittenden Families Together

by amyhuckinsnoss on February 22, 2012

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at VFN 5:30-7:00 pm at Vermont Family Network, 600 Blair Park Road, Suite 240 Williston. Housing Conversation led by Jim and Amy Caffry, parents of a son with autism and Caffry Law PLLC, a special needs planning law firm in Waterbury. Focus of the group will be sharing information about advocacy [...]

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