Watch the recording of the "Demystifying Disabled Children’s Home Care (Katie Beckett)" workshop here. This 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, […]
Puppet presentations generously sponsored by the VT Department of Mental Health
Puppet presentations generously sponsored by the VT Department of Mental Health
Watch the recording of "The Vermont Graduation Readiness Tool" workshop here. This workshop covers the concept of the graduation readiness tool and how IEP teams, which include parents/guardians should use it. The timing of graduation for students with disabilities can be hard to determine especially for students with complex and intensive needs. This tool helps […]
Puppet presentations generously sponsored by the VT Department of Mental Health
Puppet presentations generously sponsored by the VT Department of Mental Health
Our 2025 Annual Conference “Navigating Transition: Empowering Journeys of Change” was held in-person on April 8, 2025 at the University of Vermont – Dudley H. Davis Center from 9:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Watch the recording of "The New Adverse Effect Rule" workshop here. This session reviews the State’s new Adverse Effect rule and its impact on eligibility evaluations for disability identification, as well as the provision of special education and related services. Presenter: Ernie Wheeler - Educational Consultant at the Vermont Agency of Education. Ernie is a […]
Puppet presentations generously sponsored by the VT Department of Mental Health
Puppet presentations generously sponsored by DeNooyer Chevrolet
Puppet presentations generously sponsored by the VT Department of Mental Health
Watch the recording of the "Transition to Adulthood: Planning for Post-High School Success" workshop here. While it's important to be mindful of considerations for any child's success after high school, it is especially important to intentionally plan for a successful post-high-school transition if your child has a disability. This workshop outlines life-wide parameters to consider […]