Watch the recording for the "Working with First Responders - What Families Should Know" workshop. It is a call no family wants to have to make. Yet many families must access emergency services via first responders when there is a mental health and/or medical crisis. There may not be a mental health professional available to […]

Watch the "Your Child, Their Future: Using Parental Expertise to Prepare Children for Life After High School" workshop here. If your high school aged child is on an Individualized Education Program (IEP), they must have a transition plan when they turn 16. This plan should address transition needs such as training, education, employment, and independent […]

Watch the recording of the "Bullying and Harassment - Know Your Rights" workshop. Big Hartman, Esq. and Amanda Garces from the Vermont Human Rights Commission will present this workshop to educate parents and caregivers of students with disabilities about harassment and bullying protections under Vermont law. They will focus on legal rights, definitions, and the […]

Watch the recording for "Transition Tips for Families" here. Transition to adulthood can be a challenging process for all young people, but for students with disabilities, there are both additional challenges but also resources that can help the youth and their family in this process. VFN family support consultants have supported thousands of families through […]

Watch the recording of "Supports and Services for Children with Combined Vision and Hearing Loss and Their Families: An Overview of the New England Consortium on Deafblindness (NEC)" workshop here. In this workshop presenters will: 1. Describe the population of children with combined sensory support needs 2. Detail supports and services available to families and […]

Watch recording of "Genetic Connections: Introduction to Genetics, Red Flags and Resources - Part One" workshop here. This two-part webinar was originally created by the Mountain State Regional Genetic Network. It will break down and explain the who and why of genetics, genetic vocabulary and basic genetic concepts. We will also explore four case studies […]

Watch the recording of the "Genetic Connections: Introduction to Genetics, Red Flags and Resources - Part Two" workshop here. This two-part webinar was originally created by the Mountain State Regional Genetic Network. It will break down and explain the who and why of genetics, genetic vocabulary and basic genetic concepts. We will also explore four […]

Watch the recording for the "Chronic Absenteeism, Truancy and Educational Neglect" workshop here. What is the difference between Chronic Absenteeism, Truancy and Educational Neglect? What should you expect when your child is unable or unwilling to attend school? Join our presenters from the state as they discuss the current process for the school and state […]

“Change Begins with You: Using Your Voice to Make a Difference” Our 2024 Annual Conference “Change Begins with You – Using Your Voice to Make a Difference” was held on April 2, 2024, at the UVM Davis Center from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. This year our event began with a welcome from VFN’s Executive […]

Watch the recording of the "Accessibility in College After High School: Knowing Your Needs, Understanding the Process, and Who to Talk To" workshop here. There are a lot of unknowns when making the transition from high school to college. This presentation hopes to reduce some of the mystery as it relates to receiving services for […]

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 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 […]