The Vermont ABLE Savings Program has enrolled nearly 400 Vermonters! That’s one of the highest participation rates/capita in the country. Sponsored by Vermont State Treasurer Beth Pearce, this tax-advantaged program shields savings from the low asset limits of federal benefits like social security and Medicaid. The Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council Executive Director Kirsten Murphy has […]

Join us for a Town Hall Zoom meeting this Friday April 10th from 10 am - 11 am to discuss temporary changes to the Children's Personal Care Services Program related to parents being paid. For the meeting invitation or questions, please email [email protected]. For information on Children's Personal Care Services: https://www.healthvermont.gov/children-youth-families/children-special-health-needs/personal-care-services

Meet some Vermont Family Network staff at our first Parent's Chat & Share virtual get-together. You can participate using a phone, tablet, or laptop with or without video. There is also a call in option. This is an informal get-together with the group deciding what they want to talk about. You can send your ideas […]

The Vermont ABLE Savings Program has enrolled nearly 400 Vermonters! That’s one of the highest participation rates/capita in the country. Sponsored by Vermont State Treasurer Beth Pearce, this tax-advantaged program shields savings from the low asset limits of federal benefits like social security and Medicaid. The Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council Executive Director Kirsten Murphy has […]

Meet some Vermont Family Network staff at our Parent's Chat & Share virtual get-together. You can participate using a phone, tablet, or laptop with or without video. There is also a call in option. This is an informal get-together with the group deciding what they want to talk about. You can send your ideas in […]

Join Joanne and Janice Wednesday May 13th from 4 pm - 5 pm for a one hour social get together! Our goal is that this meet-up will be supportive and fun, informal and interactive. We hope you will share what's working (or not), how you are having fun (or not) and whatever else is on […]

Sibs, get ready to show your stuff! For our May SibShop, we'll be having a virtual Talent Show. Sibs can show their talents live through the Zoom meeting, or videotape/photograph their talent and Molly will share it on your behalf. After the show, we'll have a SibChat, followed by an (optional) opportunity to introduce your […]

Special Education Town Hall with the Vermont Agency of Education There are 13,561 K-12 students in Vermont who receive Special Education services, 14,378 when we include early education and enrolled adults who have not received diplomas. Join us in this Town Hall as Jacqui Kelleher, State Director of Special Education with the Vermont Agency of […]

The Vermont Youth Advisory Council invites youth and young adults to an interactive workshop with Dr. Jacqueline Kelleher, State Director of Special Education with the Vermont Agency of Education. Student voices are so important to the IEP process! Join Dr. Kelleher and her twin sons, Teagen and Tyler Comeau, for a conversation about being your […]

Free virtual workshop for youth and young adults with dynamic presenter Hasan Davis Every person hopes to become the hero of their own story. For young people experiencing disabilities it can be difficult to own their experience, feel empowered, navigate challenges, and find personal success. Hasan will lead you through exercises sharing his success strategies […]

Families who receive support through Developmental Disabilities Home and Community Based Services, also known as “The Waiver,” for a child or adult with a disability may be are eligible for Covid-19 Emergency Supports as outlined on the DAIL website. Join this webinar for updates about these Emergency Supports. Please send your questions in advance to […]

There will be a Sibshop Parent Info Session held on Zoom, Sunday Sept 13, 5-5:30 pm, to discuss some of the logistics of the virtual format and allow for Q&A. You will receive a Zoom invite upon registration or request. Register here. Please contact Molly Lawney or call (802) 556-1219 with questions or concerns.