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SUMMARY:Watch: 2/13/25 Demystifying Disabled Children’s Home Care (Katie Beckett)
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording of the “Demystifying Disabled Children’s Home Care (Katie Beckett)” workshop here.\nThis webinar dives into Disabled Children’s Home Care (DCHC) which is sometimes referred to as Katie Beckett. DCHC allows children and youth under 19 with long-term disability or complex needs to qualify for Medicaid regardless of family income. In the presentation\, we will provide an overview of the program\, eligibility\, application process\, and the resources to help along the way. This presentation will be helpful to anyone interested in learning more about this alternative pathway to Medicaid\, is considering applying\, and/or works with families that might benefit from this program. It may also be helpful to those that would like a refresh on some of the program details and changes in the recent years. \nPresenter: Kelsey Naro is the Health Systems Coordinator at Children with Special Health Care Needs (Vermont Department of Health). She is a social worker by training with experience in home health\, care coordination\, and public health systems.
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-2-13-25-demystifying-disabled-childrens-home-care-katie-beckett/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T110000
DTSTAMP:20260622T111921
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SUMMARY:Watch: 2/6/25 Navigating Dispute Resolution in Special Education
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording of the “Navigating Dispute Resolution in Special Education” workshop here.\nThis 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 effective communication strategies\, and understand key dispute resolution options including mediation\, administrative complaints\, and due process hearings. We will include examples of when each type of dispute resolution option may be appropriate. We will also cover parents’ most frequently asked questions about how and when to engage in dispute resolution. \nPresenters:\n– Cammie Naylor\, (she/her)\, MSW\, Esq. is a Staff Attorney with the Disability Law Project at Vermont Legal Aid\, Inc. She is a graduate of Clemson University\, the University of Pennsylvania\, and Vermont Law School. As a former children’s therapist\, Cammie has long advocated for the needs of children and their families. She joined Vermont Legal Aid as a Staff Attorney in 2017. She has a deep passion for protecting the rights of children and advocating within spaces where a child’s needs and rights intersect. Cammie advocates for children with disabilities regarding their rights in schools\, and other individuals with disabilities who are facing legal problems like guardianship\, access to health care\, or discrimination because of their disabilities.\n– Karen Price – Co-Director of Family Support – Education at Vermont Family Network
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-2-6-25-navigating-dispute-resolution-in-special-education/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T110000
DTSTAMP:20260622T111921
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SUMMARY:Watch: The Journey from School to Employment and Independent Living: How Can CAP Help?
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording of the “The Journey from School to Employment and Independent Living: How Can the Client Assistance Program (CAP) Help?” workshop here.\nThis 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 to employment and independent living. We will discuss the laws\, programs\, and services available to support their transition and how the Client Assistance Program (CAP) can help in that journey. \nPresenter: \n– Sherrie Brunelle is a graduate of Woodbury College’s paralegal and mediation programs. Since 1988\, she has been a paralegal with Vermont Legal Aid’s Disability Law Project focusing primarily on advocating for children and youth with disabilities and their families navigating the special education or Section 504 systemic mazes. Since 2019\, she has served as the Client Assistance Program (CAP) advocate for youth and adults with disabilities needing support on their journey to employment. Before coming to Vermont Legal Aid\, she was an advocate for what is now the Vermont Family Network. She was also a critical care nurse for 15 years. A Vermont native\, she is the parent\, grandparent\, and great-grandparent of family members with disabilities who were the initial and remain the sustaining motivation for her career.
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-9-12-24-the-journey-from-school-to-employment-and-independent-living-how-can-cap-help/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260622T111921
CREATED:20240910T215807Z
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SUMMARY:Watch: 11/21 Digital Wellness Series - Workshop 2: Digital Etiquette and Online Communication
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording of  the “Digital Wellness Series – Workshop 2: Digital Etiquette and Online Communication ” workshop here.\n“Empowering Families in the Online World” is an online empowerment series presented by Grow Digital Skills. \nIn this second workshop we will be sharing information on “Digital Etiquette and Online Communication” which includes: \n\nTeaching children about appropriate online behavior\nDealing with cyberbullying\nPromoting empathy in digital interactions.\n\nOne more workshop in this series will be presented on December 12th at 1:00. There is a separate registration for this workshop. \nPresenter:\n– Emmy Hilliard\, VFN Co-Director of Family Support – Health and Grow Digital Skills Coordinator
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-11-21-digital-wellness-series-workshop-2-digital-etiquette-and-online-communication/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260622T111921
CREATED:20240910T025840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T204444Z
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SUMMARY:Watch: Nurturing Wellness for Parents of Children with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording of the “Nurturing Wellness for Parents of Children with Disabilities” workshop here.\n“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 child with disabilities can be both rewarding and challenging\, requiring parents to balance care-giving responsibilities with their own well-being. Join us for this workshop which aims to equip parents with practical tools and strategies to prioritize their own health and wellness\, which in turn can positively impact their ability to care for their children. \nPresenter: \n\nKheya Ganguly – Director of Trauma Prevention and Resilience Development at the State of Vermont Agency of Human Services
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-nurturing-wellness-for-parents-of-children-with-disabilities/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T140000
DTSTAMP:20260622T111921
CREATED:20240910T214042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T014725Z
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SUMMARY:Watch: 10/24 Digital Wellness Series - Workshop 1: Building Digital Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording of  the “Digital Wellness Series – Workshop 1: Building Digital Resilience” workshop here.\n“Empowering Families in the Online World” is an online empowerment series presented by Grow Digital Skills. \nIn this first workshop\, information is shared about “Building Digital Resilience” which includes:\n– Coping with online negativity\n– Developing a healthy relationship with technology.\n– Encouraging offline hobbies and social connections. \nTwo other workshops in this series will be presented on November 21st and December 12th at 1:00. There is a separate registration for each. \nPresenter:\n– Emmy Hilliard\, VFN Co-Director of Family Support – Health and Grow Digital Skills Coordinator
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-10-24-digital-wellness-series-workshop-1-building-digital-resilience/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T140000
DTSTAMP:20260622T111921
CREATED:20240910T185337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T203402Z
UID:11658-1727960400-1727964000@www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Watch: 10/03 HireAbility Pre-ETS services in Vermont Schools
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording of the “HireAbility Pre-ETS services in Vermont Schools” workshop here.\nHireAbility 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 or employment. Pre-ETS activities include job exploration counseling\, work-based learning experiences\, counseling on enrollment in post-secondary education programs\, workplace readiness trainings and instruction in self-advocacy. In this workshop\, learn about how HireAbility may be working with your teenager’s high school and what programs may be available. \nPresenters: \n\nKara Haynes\, HireAbility Transition Program Manager\nTia Tallman\, HireAbility Transition Counselor (Morrisville)\nDiane Knichel\, HireAbility Transition Counselor (Bennington)
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-hireability-pre-ets-services-in-vermont-schools/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T160000
DTSTAMP:20260622T111921
CREATED:20240716T170919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T003324Z
UID:11594-1724166000-1724169600@www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Watch: 8/20 Unpacking Vermont’s New Literacy Law\, Act 139\, to Teach All Students to Read
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording for the “Unpacking Vermont’s New Literacy Law\, Act 139\, to Teach All Students to Read” workshop here.\nWith 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 reading screening and provide evidence-based classroom instruction\, intervention\, and services in the five components of reading: phonemic awareness\, phonics\, fluency\, vocabulary\, and comprehension. The structured-literacy framework\, dyslexia screening\, parental notification\, and state reporting are among the legislative provisions that Dr. Dorfman unpacks for Vermonters in this presentation. Ms. Lovejoy discusses the law as it relates to the real-life experiences of students\, parents/caregivers\, and their advocates with the goal of improved literacy proficiency. \nPresenters: \n\nDorinne Dorfman\, Ed.S.\, Ed.D.\, OG/A\, has served as a teacher and principal for nearly 30 years in Vermont’s schools. As a postdoctoral Fulbright Scholar\, she taught at the Technical University of Berlin and conducted research on democratic education in Germany. In 2023\, she traveled to Mississippi to observe structured literacy in PreK-5 classrooms and interview school and state leaders. With support of the International Dyslexia Association\, she presented her findings in\, “Improving Reading Performance: What Northern New England Can Learn from Mississippi.” Since completing an Education Specialist Degree in Reading and Literacy Instruction\, Dr. Dorfman has taught evidence-based literacy to struggling readers at Barre Town Middle School.\nBrittany Lovejoy\, M.Ed.\, OG/A\, served as a special educator in northern VT and as an Adjudications Officer with the Dept. of Homeland Security. Currently\, she is a private literacy tutor working towards the Orton Gillingham Certified Level\, and is a special-education advocate focusing on equity for diverse learners and their families. She is a board member of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA Northern New England Alliance – Serving Maine\, Vermont and New Hampshire). She has completed various workshops with The Dyslexia Training Institute\, the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates\, and the Snelling Center for Government – Early Childhood Leadership Institute (Class of 2017).
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-unpacking-vermonts-new-literacy-law-act-139-to-teach-all-students-to-read/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T110000
DTSTAMP:20260622T111921
CREATED:20240611T205913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T193505Z
UID:11526-1722506400-1722510000@www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Watch: 8/1 Vermont Center For Independent Living (VCIL): An Overview of Supports and Services
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording of the “Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL): An Overview of Supports and Services” workshop.\nPlease 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 independent living centers across the country\, VCIL is committed to: \n\nservices for all disabilities;\npromotion of active citizenship;\nand working with others to create services that support free-choice and full participation in community life.\n\nPresenter: \n• Peter Johnke (he/him) is Deputy Director of the Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL). He’s been part of the Independent Living Movement for over 30 years\, advocating for accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities. Peter is hard of hearing and has low vision and doesn’t drive. He is a carless traveler and advocates for better public transportation services. He is an adept user of assistive technology\, and a member of the Vermont Assistive Technology Advisory Council. In his role as Deputy Director\, he is the leader for VCIL’s Community Access Team. The team provides ADA technical assistance throughout Vermont. Peter lives in an off-grid geodesic dome\, in East Calais\, with his wife Helen and occasionally a cat.
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-8-1-24-vermont-center-for-independent-living-vcil-an-overview-of-supports-and-services/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T140000
DTSTAMP:20260622T111921
CREATED:20240528T181658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T191040Z
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SUMMARY:Watch: 7/11/24 Parents’ Guide to Services for Babies and Toddlers with Special Health Needs
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording of the “Parents’ Guide to Services for Babies and Toddlers with Special Health Needs” workshop here.\nIf 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 this workshop on Children’s Integrated Services – Early Intervention (CIS-EI) to learn about what Vermont offers our youngest children. As the parent of young child who receives\, or is eligible to receive CIS-EI services\, learn about the process\, plan and parental rights. \nPresenter: \n\nKaren Price – Co-Director of Family Support – Education at Vermont Family Network\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-parents-guide-to-services-for-babies-and-toddlers-with-special-health-needs/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T140000
DTSTAMP:20260622T111921
CREATED:20240506T144904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T155959Z
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SUMMARY:Watch: 6/13/24 Health Literacy: Making Communication More Understandable and Accessible
DESCRIPTION:Watch the “Health Literacy: Making Communication More Understandable and Accessible” workshop here.\nIn this workshop\, we will: \n\nDefine health literacy\nUnderstand why it is important to make communication more understandable and accessible\nLearn about health literacy techniques and resources to develop and share information with your audience\n\nPresenter: \n\nChrissy Keating – UVM Health Network (UVMHN) Health Literacy Specialist. Chrissy has worked in Community Health Improvement at UVMHN for over 11 years. In her role as Health Literacy Specialist\, she works with departments across the Network as a consultant on projects and initiatives to make sure communication is accessible and inclusive to our patient population. Chrissy received her Health Literacy Specialist Certificate from the Institute for Healthcare Advancement in 2022 and is currently studying for her CPACC (Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies) from the International Association for Accessibility Professionals. In her free time\, she enjoys year-round outdoor activities with her family\, listening to her favorite podcasts\, and sharing great food with family and friends.
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-health-literacy-making-communication-more-understandable-and-accessible/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T153000
DTSTAMP:20260622T111921
CREATED:20240506T144359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T155105Z
UID:11436-1717684200-1717687800@www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Watch: Supports Intensity Scale-Adult (SIS-A) Assessment Overview
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording of the “Supports Intensity Scale-Adult (SIS-A) Assessment Overview” workshop.\nThis workshop includes a review of: \n\nthe current SIS-A referral process\nthe different sections of the assessment\nthe questions asked during the assessment\ntips for understanding the rating key and how to read the report\n\nThis presentation may be helpful for anyone interested in understanding more about the SIS-A or to feel more prepared for the assessment. The assessment is currently for youth and adults aged 16 and older who receive Developmental Services Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)\, also known as Waiver services. \nPresenter: \n\nJessica Bernard\, M.A. – Deputy Director of Payment Reform\, Department of Disabilities\, Aging and Independent Living. Jessica has been with the State of Vermont for 8 years\, 3 ½ with DAIL working on Payment Reform. Prior to that\, she worked in the Human Services field for over 15 years as a Case Manager\, Community Support Worker\, Youth Behavioral Interventionist\, Employment Counselor\, and Children’s Crisis Bed support. Additionally\, she also holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Saint Michael’s College.
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-supports-intensity-scale-adult-sis-a-assessment-overview/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T140000
DTSTAMP:20260622T111921
CREATED:20240208T182328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T144515Z
UID:11302-1715691600-1715695200@www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Watch: Sharing Information with Siblings
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording of the “Sharing Information with Siblings” workshop here.\nJoin 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 siblings\, teens\, and adults to create positive outcomes for the entire family. \nPresenter:\n– Emily Holl\, Director of the Sibling Support Project\nEmily is a social worker\, author\, trainer\, and sibling. Since 2003\, she has worked in the disability field and has provided workshops\, training\, and groups for siblings\, families\, and individuals with disabilities. She has presented and written extensively on sibling issues\, has conducted and published sibling research\, and has facilitated future planning workshops for adult siblings and their families\, and co-facilitated Sibshops for school-age brothers and sisters of children with disabilities. \nEmily has served as a board member of the national Sibling Leadership Network (SLN)\, and she founded sibsNY\, the New York state chapter of the SLN. Emily has written about her own sibling experiences in blogs\, magazines and books such as Thicker than Water. Emily was an author and a co-editor of The Sibling Survival Guide: Indispensable Information for Adult Brothers and Sisters of People with Disabilities\, published by Woodbine House in 2014. \nEmily and her husband Tom reside in the Greater Seattle area and have two young sons. Emily is the primary family support for her brother\, and she is grateful for the “village” of people who help.
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-sharing-information-with-siblings/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T120000
DTSTAMP:20260622T111921
CREATED:20240307T183013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T171802Z
UID:11333-1713178800-1713182400@www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Watch: Accessibility in College After High School: Knowing Your Needs\, Understanding the Process\, and Who to Talk To
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording of the “Accessibility in College After High School: Knowing Your Needs\, Understanding the Process\, and Who to Talk To” workshop here.\nThere 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 students with disabilities. We will review the differences between accommodations in high school and college as well as general processes and best practices for pursuing access. \nPresenters: \n\nMarie Frietze\, ADA Resource Coordinator. Marie started her career as a middle school teacher. Her career journey has taken her through various positions serving students with disabilities of all ages. Marie also has graduate education in clinical mental health counseling. Currently\, Marie advises students at the Community College of Vermont and serves as CCV’s statewide ADA Resource Coordinator.\nAngie Albeck\, Associate Dean of Students. Angie has worked in accessibility services at the Community College of Vermont for 16 years\, first as an academic advisor/accessibility coordinator\, and currently as the ADA/504 compliance officer.
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-accessibility-in-college-after-high-school-knowing-your-needs-understanding-the-process-and-who-to-talk-to/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T160000
DTSTAMP:20260622T111921
CREATED:20240108T205319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T152754Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Conference "Change Begins with You: Using Your Voice to Make a Difference"
DESCRIPTION:“Change Begins with You: Using Your Voice to Make a Difference” \nOur 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. \nThis year our event began with a welcome from VFN’s Executive Director\, Jacqui Kelleher\, and former South Burlington State Representative to the VT House\, Maida Townsend\, kicked off our day with inspiring opening remarks. \nWe then welcomed our featured presenter\, Amy Shollenberger\, from Action Circles. Amy provided a full day\, in-depth\, interactive training on advocacy. Amy has more than 20 years of experience developing political strategy\, grassroots organizing\, influencing policy\, and running political issue campaigns. She has worked on a variety of campaigns\, ranging in scope from local community issues to state and national issues. She started Action Circles in 2010 and along with the Action Circles Team has served clients and offered training ever since. There was also an opportunity for attendees to visit exhibit tables\, network\, and chat over breakfast and lunch. \nTopics covered included: \n\nLegislative Process 101\nTelling Your Story\nStrategic Thinking for the Legislative Process 201\n\nPlease note that this conference was not recorded. \nWe hope to see you next year!
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-2024-conference-change-begins-with-you-using-your-voice-to-make-a-difference/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260622T111921
CREATED:20240208T230018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T174707Z
UID:11303-1711026000-1711029600@www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Watch: Chronic Absenteeism\, Truancy and Educational Neglect
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording for the “Chronic Absenteeism\, Truancy and Educational Neglect” workshop here.\nWhat 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 response when students are not at school for periods of time. They will also talk about how families and schools can help children to return to schools. \nPresenters: \n\nAlicia Hanrahan\, Education Programs Manager/Interagency Coordinator\, Family and Educator Support Programs\, VT Agency of Education\nHeather Willis-Doxee\, State Director of Special Education\, Student Support Services Team\, VT Agency of Education\nLindy Boudreau\, Juvenile Justice Director\, VT Department for Children and Families\nLindsay Barron\, Policy and Planning Manager\, VT Department for Children and Families
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-chronic-absenteeism-truancy-and-educational-neglect/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T110000
DTSTAMP:20260622T111921
CREATED:20240208T181728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T212024Z
UID:11301-1710410400-1710414000@www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Watch: Genetic Connections: Introduction to Genetics\, Red Flags and Resources - Part Two
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording of the “Genetic Connections: Introduction to Genetics\, Red Flags and Resources – Part Two” workshop here.\nThis 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 and go over what the red flags are that families and professionals should consider when referring to a genetic specialist. Lastly\, we will discuss how a genetic navigator might assist in this process as well as other local\, regional\, and national genetic resources. This webinar will benefit those who are navigating a genetic diagnosis\, and those hoping to understand more about the basics of genetics. Part One will be posted on our YouTube channel. \n** This workshop is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $600\,000 with 0 percent financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of\, nor an endorsement\, by HRSA\, HHS\, or the U.S. Government. For more information\, please visit HRSA.gov \nPresenter:\n– Ashley Michaud\, BA\, is the Genetic Navigator for Vermont Family Network and the mom of a 6-year-old living with a rare genetic condition. Genetic Navigation is a family support that aims to provide guidance\, resources\, and assist families accessing genetic services or living with a genetic condition. Genetic navigation is an initiative that began in the Mountain States Regional Genetic Network and through the support of the New England Regional Genetic Network\, Ashley completed the 8 hours of training to bring this resource to Vermont. Through this work\, Ashley hopes to raise awareness and strengthen a family’s voices when navigating the genetic services system.
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/11301/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T140000
DTSTAMP:20260622T111921
CREATED:20240205T195344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T001502Z
UID:11298-1708606800-1708610400@www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Watch: Genetic Connections: Introduction to Genetics\, Red Flags and Resources - Part One
DESCRIPTION:Watch recording of “Genetic Connections: Introduction to Genetics\, Red Flags and Resources – Part One” workshop here.\nThis 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 and go over what the red flags are that families and professionals should consider when referring to a genetic specialist. Lastly\, we will discuss how a genetic navigator might assist in this process as well as other local\, regional\, and national genetic resources. This webinar will benefit those who are navigating a genetic diagnosis\, and those hoping to understand more about the basics of genetics. Also\, register for Part Two which will be held on March 14 at 10:00 a.m. \n** This workshop is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $600\,000 with 0 percent financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of\, nor an endorsement\, by HRSA\, HHS\, or the U.S. Government. For more information\, please visit HRSA.gov \nPresenter:\n– Ashley Michaud\, BA\, is the Genetic Navigator for Vermont Family Network and the mom of a 6-year-old living with a rare genetic condition. Genetic Navigation is a family support that aims to provide guidance\, resources\, and assist families accessing genetic services or living with a genetic condition. Genetic navigation is an initiative that began in the Mountain States Regional Genetic Network and through the support of the New England Regional Genetic Network\, Ashley completed the 8 hours of training to bring this resource to Vermont. Through this work\, Ashley hopes to raise awareness and strengthen a family’s voices when navigating the genetic services system.
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-genetic-connections-introduction-to-genetics-red-flags-and-resources-part-one/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T141500
DTSTAMP:20260622T111921
CREATED:20240102T204110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T165408Z
UID:11251-1706187600-1706192100@www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Watch: Supports and Services for Children with Combined Vision and Hearing Loss and Their Families: An Overview of the New England Consortium on Deafblindness (NEC)
DESCRIPTION: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.\nIn this workshop presenters will:\n1. Describe the population of children with combined sensory support needs\n2. Detail supports and services available to families and their educational teams in Vermont through the New England Consortium on Deafblindness (NEC)\n3. Present learning strategies for home and in the community \nPresenters: \n\nTracy Luiselli\, Ed.D.\, Director\, NEC\nDr. Evans Luiselli’s professional experience includes early intervention and school-based consulting\, as well as successful coordination of NEC for over twenty years. As a Teacher of the Visually Impaired\, her areas of interest include assessment and instruction\, brain-based visual impairment (CVI)\, and organizational leadership and management. She emphasizes the importance of family engagement in all aspects of educational programming.\nHelene Gallagher\, M.Ed.\, Vermont Education Consultant\, NEC\nHelene has worked in special education for more than 25 years. She has extensive experience working with students with complex communication and learning profiles\, ages 3 through 21. She completed the NEC Deafblind Leadership Program and is a NEC Professional Learning Community member. Helene is also a licensed special educator in VT and NY and an educational consultant for the VT I-Team.\nBrenda Allair\, M.Ed.\, Lead Educational Consultant\, NEC\nIn her nearly 20 years in Early Education\, Brenda has worked to provide families with the skills and knowledge they need to allow their children to access the world and be active\, involved members of involved members of their chosen communities. As the parent of a now young adult daughter who is blind and has complex needs\, Brenda recognizes the critical importance of engaging with communities of support and creating opportunities for connection.\nKristen Layton Campagna\, M.Ed.\, Senior Consultant\, NEC
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-supports-and-services-for-children-with-combined-vision-and-hearing-loss-and-their-families-an-overview-of-the-new-england-consortium-on-deafblindness-nec/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260622T111921
CREATED:20240102T203441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T165751Z
UID:11250-1705586400-1705590000@www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Watch: Transition Tips for Families
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording for “Transition Tips for Families” here.\nTransition 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 the special education process for their children\, from birth through transition to adulthood. Join us as we share transition tips for families on how to maximize available resources and support to ensure a smooth transition into post-secondary life for their children with disabilities! \nPresenters: \n\nKaren Price\, Co-Director of Family Support – Education\, Vermont Family Network\nMartha Frank\, Family Support Consultant – Education\, Vermont Family Network
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-transition-tips-for-families/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T133000
DTSTAMP:20260622T111921
CREATED:20231106T224835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T203309Z
UID:11158-1702989000-1702992600@www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Watch: Bullying and Harassment - Know Your Rights Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording of the “Bullying and Harassment – Know Your Rights” workshop.\nBig 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 complaint and appeals process\, and share resources and strategies for addressing these issues in schools. \nPresenters: \n\nBig Hartman\, Esq.\, (they\, them) is the Human Rights Commission’s Executive Director & General Counsel. They are a non-binary attorney who has worked at the HRC since 2021\, and their law practice prior to joining the HRC centered around workplace harassment prevention.\n\n  \n\nAmanda Lucía Garcés\, (she/her/ella) joined the Vermont Human Rights Commission as the Director of Policy\, Education\, and Outreach in December 2019. Amanda brings a background in immigrant rights\, border rights\, and educational equity across multiple states\, some of her work at the Human Rights Commission now focuses on education equity and includes roles in the Bullying and Harassment Council and former leadership of the Act 1 working group. Amanda has a lifelong commitment to equity\, justice and activism\, and she founded the Vermont Coalition for Ethnic and Social Equity in School in 2017.
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-bullying-and-harassment-know-your-rights/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T110000
DTSTAMP:20260622T111921
CREATED:20231026T151805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T153018Z
UID:11142-1701338400-1701342000@www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Watch: Your Child\, Their Future - Using Parental Expertise to Prepare Children for Life After High School
DESCRIPTION:Watch the “Your Child\, Their Future: Using Parental Expertise to Prepare Children for Life After High School” workshop here.\nIf 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 living skills as your child looks towards life after high school. As a parent\, you are a significant partner in this crucial process and remain an integral part of your child’s IEP team. Join us in this workshop as we discuss how to best leverage your own expertise to support your child as they plan for their best possible future! \nPresenters: \n\nJohn Spinney has been working for the Vermont Agency of Education for 18 years as a member of the special education team. He grew up in a large family and his 2 youngest brothers both have Down Syndrome and were adopted as infants. Both of his parents were educators and education leaders. True inclusion and equity for all people was something that was instilled in him from a very young age and still to this day drives his work in education. John’s work at VT AOE focuses on improving the IEP transition services offered by Vermont’s high schools.  John provides ongoing training and resources to high school special education teams across all 8 elements of transition planning in special education (Indicator 13). John is an active member of the Vermont Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities and is also a member of the Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council.\n\n  \n\nEmma Rose McCadden is the Coordinator for Accommodation and Accessibility in Assessment at the Vermont Agency of Education. As a doctoral student at UVM finishing her PhD in Interprofessional Health Sciences\, Emma Rose studies the autistic lived experience. In particular\, Emma Rose seeks to learn about the barriers and facilitators to accessing equitable support and medical care for autistic adults through their own stories.  As a neurodiverse adult\, herself\, Emma Rose seeks to amplify autistic voices and engage in meaningful partnership in her research while shining a critical light on intervention practices in her publications and educating rising professionals in the course she teaches alongside her advisor (Dr. Prelock) entitled\, “Autism Assessment and Intervention.” Emma Rose recently completed her graduate study in Resiliency-Based Approaches to Family-School-Community Collaboration and is excited to apply her understanding of the impacts of trauma on family and community relationships with educational systems.\n\n  \n\nDr. Jacqui Kelleher (she/her) is the Executive Director of Vermont Family Network (VFN) whose mission is to empower and support all Vermont children\, youth\, and families\, especially those with disabilities\, and special health needs. VFN is also the federally designated Parent Training Information Center\, a requirement of the IDEA Part D. Prior to VFN\, Dr. Kelleher worked as the State Director of Special Education with the Vermont Agency of Education where she oversaw the implementation of special education policies\, practices\, and procedures with federal and state laws for districts in the state. Over her 25-year career\, Jacqui also served as a teacher\, administrator\, professor\, trainer\, consultant\, and evaluator. She is the parent of four adult children with disabilities\, including autism\, ADHD\, and generalized anxiety disorder.\n\n 
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-your-child-their-future-using-parental-expertise-to-prepare-children-for-life-after-high-school/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260622T111921
CREATED:20231026T162355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T170340Z
UID:11154-1700139600-1700143200@www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Watch: Working with First Responders - What Families Should Know
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording for the “Working with First Responders – What Families Should Know” workshop.\nIt 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 respond and/or there may be a co-occurring medical or safety issue. When this level of intervention must happen\, what should families know\, and how can they prepare their child and first responders for this type of encounter? In this workshop our three panelists provide information about training for law enforcement and EMTs in Vermont as well as offer practical tips for families about what to expect and how to prepare for this response. \nPresenters:\n• Kristin Chandler\, J.D. – Coordinator of Team Two (Where Law Enforcement and Mental Health Crisis Counselors Collaborate)\n• Deputy Chief Sean Briscoe – Deputy Chief of Police\, City of South Burlington\n• Nick Perkov – Captain/Paramedic\, City of South Burlington Fire Department
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-working-with-first-responders-what-families-should-know/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231009T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260622T111921
CREATED:20230911T032058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T200123Z
UID:11049-1696849200-1696852800@www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Watch: It’s Your Rights! What Family Caregivers Should Know About the New Medicaid Rules for Adult Developmental Services.
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording for “It’s Your Rights! What Family Caregivers Should Know About the New Medicaid Rules for Adult Developmental Services.”\nIf you are unable to attend\, you can still register and we’ll send you a link to the recording of the workshop which you can watch on your own time.\nLast March\, new federal requirements took effect for people receiving Medicaid-funded home and community based services. These impact adults receiving developmental disability services in certain settings\, including group homes and shared living arrangements. The rules are designed to ensure that people living in these settings have privacy\, autonomy\, and full access to the community. \nThis presentation is intended for family caregivers who currently – or may some day – have a son or daughter living in this type of setting. A expert in Medicaid policy\, Ms. Murphy will provide helpful background for navigating the complex world of adult services. \nPresenter: \n\nKirsten Murphy is the Executive Director of the Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council where she has worked since 2013. She began her career in non-profit management in the 80’s developing programs for high risk youth in New York City and Boston. Her interests turned to disability rights and community inclusion when two of her children were diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Kirsten founded a family support program\, ARCH\, serving the Upper Valley region of NH and VT\, directed the New Hampshire Autism Council\, and is credited with securing equitable insurance coverage for NH children who experience the interfering symptoms of autism. She is a 2010 graduate of the Leadership in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Program (LEND) through the University of New Hampshire. Now a resident of Montpelier\, VT\, she brings over three decades of experience in public policy\, systems thinking\, and advocacy.\n\n 
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-its-your-rights-what-family-caregivers-should-know-about-the-new-medicaid-rules-for-adult-developmental-services/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T110000
DTSTAMP:20260622T111921
CREATED:20230831T183611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T211150Z
UID:11040-1696327200-1696330800@www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Watch: How To Become Your Own Best Advocate
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording for “How To Become Your Own Best Advocate.”\nIn this workshop\, presenter Alexina Federhen\, shares her lived experience with mental health issues and a reading disability to show how you can become your best advocate. Alexina at a young age was diagnosed with a neurological disorganization disorder called cross dominance. She has struggled with depression and anxiety since middle school and is currently dealing with long COVID as well. She shares her experience of self-advocacy through school\, the healthcare system\, and professional work. She explains what worked\, what didn’t\, and the need for persistence in advocacy. \nPresenter: \n\nAlexina Federhen – Born in Bennington\, Vermont\, Alexina graduated from Mt Anthony Union High School before leaving the state to attend Cornell University. As the recipient of the Gates Millennium and Horatio Alger Scholarships\, she was able to pursue a degree in Design and Environmental Analysis and graduate with honors and distinction. She wrote her honor thesis on Assessing Evidence-Based Design in Mental and Behavioral Health Facilities. Her research investigated the impact of interior architecture and design on patient recovery and staff productivity. In Fall of 2021\, Alexina created a non-profit\, “The Feel Better Way\,” to provide information and resources to teens and young adults struggling with mental health issues. In April 2022\, Alexina was selected as Miss Vermont and she dedicated her year of service to mental health advocacy. She self-published a book\, “The Feel Better Way\,” which was sponsored by NAMI and the Stratton Foundation for distribution to schools. She visited dozens of schools and after-school programs to talk about her lived experiences with mental health issues and has spoken on cable television and radio.
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-how-to-become-your-own-best-advocate/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T140000
DTSTAMP:20260622T111921
CREATED:20230807T161607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T210945Z
UID:11013-1695906000-1695909600@www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Watch: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Learning to Read
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording of “What Every Parent Needs to Know About Learning to Read.”\nLearning to read is a complex process that does not come easily for many children. This workshop will provide you with a basic understanding of how the human brain learns to read. We invite parents and caregivers interested in learning more about reading development to join us for this hour-long workshop. You will leave with a better understanding of what to expect as your child learns to read\, signs of early reading trouble\, and how to support them when they struggle. \nPresenters: \n\nAbby Roy\, M.A.\, NCSP\, CAGS\, A/OGA\, is a nationally certified school psychologist with more than ten years of professional experience working with students from preschool to college. Abby received her Master of Arts and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study from Tufts University and a Bachelor of Arts from Colgate University. She has worked in public schools as a psychologist and autism and behavior consultant and is currently an evaluator at the Stern Center for Language and Learning in Williston\, Vermont. She has expertise in providing individualized\, diagnostic assessments and instructional recommendations based on the science of reading. Abby is particularly interested in uncovering language-based learning disabilities that can present as student disengagement. She holds an associate-level certification from the Orton-Gillingham Academy and is currently completing her practicum to obtain her certified-level certification. Abby is passionate about bringing structured literacy to classrooms everywhere and believes that all individuals have the right to read.\nNicole Chick\, M.S.Ed\, CAS Remedial Reading\, began her teaching career in 2005 as a first grade teacher after receiving her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the UCONN NEAG School of Education.  Nicole most recently has taught Kindergarten and is a Literacy Specialist with her certificate of advanced study in Remedial Reading and Reading Consultancy. During her tenure as a public educator she has also taught at the university level and has supervised and mentored student teachers. She has completed the Orton-Gillingham Associate Level Training through the Orton-Gillingham Academy and is currently completing her practicum. She has now stepped away from the classroom and has founded Early Literacy Labs\, a private literacy instruction and consulting company located in Waitsfield\, Vermont. She is also an adjunct professor at Norwich University\, teaching a course on teaching and learning strategies.  Her passions include advocating for dyslexia awareness and supporting teachers who are making the shift toward the science of reading and structured literacy instruction.
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-what-every-parent-needs-to-know-about-learning-to-read/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230814T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230814T120000
DTSTAMP:20260622T111921
CREATED:20230713T142327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T180900Z
UID:10988-1692010800-1692014400@www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Watch: HireAbility Vermont Services for Youth with Hearing Loss - Core Transition Services and Regional Counselor for the Deaf Services
DESCRIPTION:Watch the “HireAbility Vermont Services for Youth with Hearing Loss – Core Transition Services and Regional Counselor for the Deaf Services” recording here.\nThe goal of this workshop is to help families figure out which services are appropriate for their child once they matriculate to high school. HireAbility VT will outline the difference between the two programs and how they work together to best support the high school student with hearing loss. At the end of the presentation\, parents will have a better understanding of the types of supports that are available while in high school and how those supports change and expand after graduation. \nPresenters:\n• Kate Parrish – HireAbility Coordinator and Counselor of Deaf\, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing Services\n• Joey Dutson – HireAbility Vocational Counselor for the Deaf\, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing\n• Kara Haynes – HireAbility Transition Program Manager
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-hireability-vermont-services-for-youth-with-hearing-loss-core-transition-services-and-regional-counselor-for-the-deaf-services/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230710T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230710T120000
DTSTAMP:20260622T111921
CREATED:20230615T155012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T202855Z
UID:10945-1688986800-1688990400@www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Watch: Vermont ABLE - How to Save for Disability-Related Expenses
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording of “Vermont ABLE – How to Save for Disability-Related Expenses” here.\nAlmost 1000 Vermonters are taking advantage of this special program. Vermont ABLE allows individuals and families to save for disability-related expenses without jeopardizing federal benefits like Medicaid and Social Security Income. This presentation will review the basic structure of the program and discuss the latest changes to federal rules for the program. \nPresenter: \n\nKirsten Murphy is the Executive Director of the Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council where she has worked since 2013. She began her career in non-profit management in the 80’s developing programs for high risk youth in New York City and Boston. Her interests turned to disability rights and community inclusion when two of her children were diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Kirsten founded a family support program\, ARCH\, serving the Upper Valley region of NH and VT\, directed the New Hampshire Autism Council\, and is credited with securing equitable insurance coverage for NH children who experience the interfering symptoms of autism. She is a 2010 graduate of the Leadership in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Program (LEND) through the University of New Hampshire. Now a resident of Montpelier\, VT\, she brings over three decades of experience in public policy\, systems thinking\, and advocacy.\n\n 
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/vermont-able-how-to-save-for-disability-related-expenses/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T110000
DTSTAMP:20260622T111921
CREATED:20230223T185017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T190135Z
UID:10775-1687428000-1687431600@www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Watch: Transition Mapping
DESCRIPTION:Watch recording for “Transition Mapping” here.\nThis workshop is for individuals with disabilities\, family members and anyone that supports transitions. We will explore how mapping helps with navigating transitions. We will go over features of maps and transitions in general and then apply mapping to the context of transitions. There are many types of maps and many types of transitions. Let’s explore how to develop and use maps as tools for our transitions. \nPresenter: \n\nJayson Capobianco (he/him) is a Family Resources Consultant & Postsecondary Transition Consultant for the Vermont Interdisciplinary Team (VT I-Team). The VT I-Team is a project at the Center on Disability and Community Inclusion (CDCI) at the University of Vermont (UVM). He has supported individuals and teams with transitions from professional roles in developmental services and public education within Vermont. While the majority of his transition experiences revolve around the postsecondary transition for young adults with disabilities\, in this workshop he attempts to take a broader viewpoint toward all transitions.
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-transition-mapping/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T110000
DTSTAMP:20260622T111921
CREATED:20230504T171253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T193754Z
UID:10867-1686823200-1686826800@www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Watch: Understanding and Building Youth Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording of  “Understanding and Building Youth Resilience” here.\nIf you are unable to attend\, you can still register and we’ll send you a link to the recording of the workshop which you can watch on your own time.\nThis workshop will begin with a brief introduction to trauma/trauma responsive care. During the majority of the presentation we will focus on defining resilience\, understanding the current trends and statistics\, and how do we build/increase resilience in children and youth. The presentation will also cover care of self for the adults who care for or work with youth. \nPresenter:\n– Kheya Ganguly\, M.A.\, Director of Trauma Prevention and Resilience Development at the Vermont Department Of Mental Health. Kheya has experience in higher education working as a writing tutor\, academic advisor\, financial aid and scholarship consultant\, as well as experience teaching undergraduate courses in Counseling and Human Development. She also has experience as a school psychologist\, crisis worker\, grant writer\, and in community mental health. She also worked as a dissertation consultant\, specializing in qualitative research methods\, analysis\, and application. The majority of her career has been focused on work with children\, youth\, and families. \nA Graduate of the University of South Florida\, Kheya has a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. She is the recipient of an ALANA award recognizing excellence as a minority student and a University Fellowship for academic achievement. Her research interests include Trauma and Resilience; Social Equity work; Gender and Equity Studies; and Child\, Family\, and Adult Development. \nBorn in India\, and raised in both India and the United States\, she has traveled extensively over the world. She speaks Bengali and English.
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-understanding-and-building-youth-resilience-2/
CATEGORIES:Past
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Family Network":MAILTO:rachel.boyers@vtfn.org
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