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.
Watch the recording of "Understanding and Building Youth Resilience" here. If 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. This workshop will begin with a brief introduction to trauma/trauma responsive care. During the majority […]
Watch recording for "Transition Mapping" here. This 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 […]
Watch the recording of "Vermont ABLE - How to Save for Disability-Related Expenses" here. Almost 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 […]
Register for "The Restart of Vermont Medicaid Renewals" here. Please note: This workshop WILL NOT BE RECORDED and must be watched live. Beginning again for the first time in three years, Vermonters with Medicaid will be reviewed on an annual basis. The restart of these reviews is already underway. Upon review, some Vermonters will no […]
Watch the "HireAbility Vermont Services for Youth with Hearing Loss - Core Transition Services and Regional Counselor for the Deaf Services" recording here. The 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 […]
This presentation day will be rescheduled. Feelings for Grades K-1
POSTPONED - New date TBD "Understanding When and How to Give Public Comment on the Medicaid Rules that Impact Your Family." If 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. Description: This webinar will […]
Kindness & Stress Puppet Program
Bullying Prevention Puppet Program & Workshop
Watch the recording of "What Every Parent Needs to Know About Learning to Read." Learning 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 […]