Past
Watch: Sharing Information with Siblings
Watch the recording of the "Sharing Information with Siblings" workshop here. Join us for a panel discussion with parents and adult siblings about their experiences discussing disability, challenges, benefits, and everything in between! Emily Holl, Director of the Sibling Support Project, will provide tips for sharing key information at different stages of life with young […]
Watch: Supports Intensity Scale-Adult (SIS-A) Assessment Overview
Watch the recording of the "Supports Intensity Scale-Adult (SIS-A) Assessment Overview" workshop. This workshop includes a review of: the current SIS-A referral process the different sections of the assessment the questions asked during the assessment tips for understanding the rating key and how to read the report This presentation may be helpful for anyone interested […]
Watch: 6/13/24 Health Literacy: Making Communication More Understandable and Accessible
Watch the "Health Literacy: Making Communication More Understandable and Accessible" workshop here. In this workshop, we will: Define health literacy Understand why it is important to make communication more understandable and accessible Learn about health literacy techniques and resources to develop and share information with your audience Presenter: Chrissy Keating - UVM Health Network (UVMHN) […]
Watch: 7/11/24 Parents’ Guide to Services for Babies and Toddlers with Special Health Needs
Watch the recording of the "Parents’ Guide to Services for Babies and Toddlers with Special Health Needs" workshop here. If your infant or toddler – ages birth through two years of age – receives a medical diagnosis before or at birth, or is experiencing developmental delays, they may be eligible for services. Join us for […]
Watch: 8/1 Vermont Center For Independent Living (VCIL): An Overview of Supports and Services
Watch the recording of the "Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL): An Overview of Supports and Services" workshop. Please join us for this overview of the supports and services that the Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL) can offer. VCIL works to promote the dignity, independence and civil rights of Vermonters with disabilities. Like other […]
Watch: 8/20 Unpacking Vermont’s New Literacy Law, Act 139, to Teach All Students to Read
Watch the recording for the "Unpacking Vermont’s New Literacy Law, Act 139, to Teach All Students to Read" workshop here. With the May 2024 passage of Act 139, an act relating to supporting Vermont’s young readers through evidence-based literacy instruction, educators in both public and independent schools eligible for public tuition are required to conduct […]
Watch: 10/03 HireAbility Pre-ETS services in Vermont Schools
Watch the recording of the "HireAbility Pre-ETS services in Vermont Schools" workshop here. HireAbility transition counselors work with high schools to provide pre-employment transition services (pre-ETS) to students with disabilities who are eligible for HireAbility services. The intent of pre-ETS services is to improve the transition of students with disabilities from school to postsecondary education […]
Watch: 10/24 Digital Wellness Series – Workshop 1: Building Digital Resilience
Watch the recording of the "Digital Wellness Series - Workshop 1: Building Digital Resilience" workshop here. "Empowering Families in the Online World" is an online empowerment series presented by Grow Digital Skills. In this first workshop, information is shared about "Building Digital Resilience" which includes: - Coping with online negativity - Developing a healthy relationship […]
Watch: Nurturing Wellness for Parents of Children with Disabilities
Watch the recording of the "Nurturing Wellness for Parents of Children with Disabilities" workshop here. “Self-care is not selfish. You must fill your own cup before you can pour into others.” This wellness workshop is designed to provide emotional, mental, and physical support for parents of children with disabilities or special health needs. Parenting a […]
Watch: 11/21 Digital Wellness Series – Workshop 2: Digital Etiquette and Online Communication
Watch the recording of the "Digital Wellness Series - Workshop 2: Digital Etiquette and Online Communication " workshop here. "Empowering Families in the Online World" is an online empowerment series presented by Grow Digital Skills. In this second workshop we will be sharing information on "Digital Etiquette and Online Communication" which includes: Teaching children about […]
Watch: The Journey from School to Employment and Independent Living: How Can CAP Help?
Watch the recording of the "The Journey from School to Employment and Independent Living: How Can the Client Assistance Program (CAP) Help?" workshop here. This workshop is designed to provide parents, advocates, educators, and others with an opportunity to learn more about how to support youth with disabilities as they make the transition from school […]
Watch: 2/6/25 Navigating Dispute Resolution in Special Education
Watch the recording of the "Navigating Dispute Resolution in Special Education" workshop here. This joint VFN & Disability Law Project (DLP) workshop is designed to empower parents with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate disagreements within the special education process. Families will learn about their rights under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), explore […]