Watch the recording for "Services for Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired - What can VABVI provide for My Child?" here. In this workshop, parents and professionals will learn about Vermont Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired (VABVI) services for children ages birth through high school graduation. VABVI staff includes Teachers of the […]
Watch the recording for "HireAbility VT’s Summer Career Exploration Program!" here. Learn about this summer program that provides work experience and job readiness skills training to students with disabilities. We will share information about who is involved, the impact, and hear directly from a parent and student about their experience with the program. Presenters: Sam […]
Join us for our Advocacy and Policy Committee meeting! You will learn more about what’s happening at the state house and inform how we advocate for change. Your input on these important issues are essential to our success!
Watch the recording of "Jump on Board for Success (JOBS): Supported Employment for Youth" here. In this workshop, presenters share information about the Jump On Board for Success - JOBS Program and the statewide partnership which provides supported employment for youth ages 16-22 who have been identified as experiencing mental health challenges and have significant […]
Past: "Rule 4500 Restraint, Seclusion, and Exclusionary Discipline: A Conversation with Families on their Experiences with the Process" The Agency of Education is interested in hearing from parents/families who have interacted with the AOE because of their child experiencing a restraint, seclusion, or exclusionary discipline. VFN has been asked to bring together a virtual meeting […]
Join us on April 11 for our VFN 2023 Annual Conference - Inclusion and Well-Being. Registration is open! Visit our Annual Conference page for more details including an agenda and to register.
Watch the recording for "Introduction to Vermont Developmental Disabilities Services" here. This workshop is intended to explain how someone applies for developmental disabilities in Vermont. We will also review the eligibility criteria is for these services and what types of supports are available to people with developmental disabilities. Presenter: Melanie Feddersen, DDSD Services Specialist Supervisor
Watch the recording of "Special Education Rule Changes Series Part 1 - Rule Change Implementation" here. This is session one of three in the VFN/Agency of Education Virtual Town Hall Sessions where the July 1, 2023 Special Education Rule changes are discussed. Topics include the nature of the Rule changes, adverse effect, functional skills, and […]
Watch the recording of "Special Education Rule Changes Series Part 2 - Adverse Effect and Functional Skills Changes" here. This is session two of three in the VFN/Agency of Education Virtual Town Hall Sessions where the July 1, 2023 Special Education Rule changes are discussed. Topics include the nature of the Rule changes, adverse effect, […]
Watch the recording of "Building and Empowering Ourselves Through the Youth Advocacy Council" here. Learn about the Youth Advocacy Council and the leadership and advocacy opportunities it helps create for youth and young adults with disabilities in Vermont. This webinar covers the history of the council since it was formed in 2018, membership opportunities for […]
Watch the recording of "Special Education Rule Changes Series Part 3 - Specific Learning Disability Changes" here. This is session three of three in the VFN/Agency of Education Virtual Town Hall Sessions where the July 1, 2023 Special Education Rule changes are discussed. Topics include the nature of the Rule changes, adverse effect, functional skills, […]
Please join us on Zoom for another Advocacy and Policy Committee meeting where we will provide a wrap up of the legislative session as well as hear more from our Executive Director, Jacqui Kelleher about the conversations she has been having with legislators.