• Watch: Introduction to Vermont Developmental Disabilities Services

    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

    Free
  • Watch: Special Education Rule Changes Series Part 1 – “Rule Change Implementation”

    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 […]

    Free
  • Watch: Building and Empowering Ourselves Through the Youth Advocacy Council

    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 […]

    Free
  • Watch: Special Education Rule Changes Part 3 – “Specific Learning Disability Changes”

    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, […]

    Free
  • Advocacy and Policy Committee Meeting

    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.