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SUMMARY:Webinar: How VT ABLE Accounts Help People with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION: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 been an active participant in Vermont’s ABLE Task Force. She will explain how VT-ABLE works and how it can play a part in supporting greater independence and a more financially secure future for someone with a disability. Presenter: Kirsten Murphy\, VDDC Executive Director. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/webinar-how-vt-able-accounts-help-people-with-disabilities/
CATEGORIES:Past
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T103000
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SUMMARY:Parent's Chat & Share Virtual Get-Together 5/7
DESCRIPTION: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 advance to Joanne.Wechsler@vtfn.org. Our hope is that everyone who participates leaves feeling a little bit better. After you register you’ll receive an email confirmation with the meeting link. We hope you’ll be able to join us! Register here.
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/parents-chat-share-virtual-get-together/
CATEGORIES:Past
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T160000
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SUMMARY:Parent's Chat & Share Virtual Get-Together 5/13
DESCRIPTION: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 your mind. Wear your PJ’s or dress to the nines. BYOC&S (Coffee & Snacks). Be sure to register\, so we know who is coming and so you’ll receive the Zoom link in a registration confirmation email. We hope you’ll be able to join us! \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtceiorjorEt05-0RtX9U9mNxrh94smNnx
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/parents-chat-share-virtual-get-together-5-13/
CATEGORIES:Past
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SUMMARY:"Virtual" Sibshop Saturday 5/16
DESCRIPTION: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 sib(s) to the group! \nPlease email molly.lawney@vtfn.org to register. “See” you soon!
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/virtual-sibshop-saturday-5-16/
CATEGORIES:Past
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200526
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SUMMARY:Canceled to be rescheduled: Smilie Elementary School puppet presentation
DESCRIPTION:Generously funded by the Vermont Department of Mental Health \n8:30-9:15 Feelings for Grades PreK-K\n9:25-10:15 Feelings & Bullying Prevention for Grades 3-4\n10:25-11:15 Anxiety for Grades K-2\n12:15-1:05 Feelings & Bullying Prevention for Grades 1-2\n1:15-2:05 Anxiety for Grades 3-4
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/smilie-elementary-school-puppet-presentation/
CATEGORIES:Puppets in Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200527T150000
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SUMMARY:Special Education Town Hall with VT Agency of Education 5/27
DESCRIPTION:Special Education Town Hall with the Vermont Agency of Education\n\n\n\n\nThere 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 Education (AOE)\, reviews the highlights of the Agency’s May 8th Memo: Initial Considerations for Compensatory Education and Extended School Year Services. There will be time for Q&A and we’ll start with questions that are submitted in advance to Janice.Sabett@vtfn.org. \nWe welcome Jacqui and the other AOE staff who will be joining her: Chris Kane\, Special Education Programs Manager; John Spinney\, Post-Secondary Transition Coordinator; Ernie Wheeler\, Special Education Technical Assistance Provider; and Tracy Harris\, Coordinator for Behavioral Supports. This meeting will be recorded for those who aren’t able to join the “live” event on Wednesday\, May 27 from 3 pm – 4 pm. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvcOyurT0oEtdtUAnaPTYcAaOIy9jv0AY6 \nLink to May 8 Memo: https://education.vermont.gov/documents/memo-initial-considerations-for-compensatory-education-and-esy-services
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/special-education-town-hall-with-vt-agency-of-education-5-27/
CATEGORIES:Past
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200527T190000
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SUMMARY:Parent's Chat & Share: Virtual Get-Together
DESCRIPTION:Join Joanne and Janice Wednesday May 27th from 7 pm – 8 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 your mind. Wear your PJ’s or dress to the nines. BYOD&S (Drink & Snacks). Be sure to register\, so we know who is coming and so you’ll receive the Zoom link in a registration confirmation email. We hope you’ll be able to join us! \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcucOutpzgvEt0KPTr26vJiWGiPVTCju5yI
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/parents-chat-share-virtual-get-together-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T100000
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SUMMARY:Youth Summit Keynote Presentation with Hasan Davis
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a “virtual” Youth Summit with dynamic keynote speaker Hasan Davis! This free event was organized by the Youth Advocacy Council and is hosted by Vermont Family Network and Vocational Rehabilitation Vermont. Register here. \n\n\n \n\n\nThe keynote presentation is specifically for youth and young adults\, and those supporting youth in achieving their hopes and dreams are also welcome. The workshop for youth is offered on two different dates (5/28 and 6/2) and youth can choose the one that they prefer. Registration is required for both the keynote speech and the workshop so please register today! \n\n\n \n\n\nKeynote: Hasan Davis shares his journey through the education\, justice\, and social service systems that often fail to provide support for success. During his journey he came across those who found a way to engage\, encourage\, and empower him. With their support\, he used his past “failures” to become a strong self-advocate and champion for others facing difficulties. Hasan believes that each person can influence and change the way youth encounter systems. Hasan will share simple strategies that really helped him as a youth.\n\n\n \n\n\nIf you have any questions\, need help registering or would like to request a reasonable accommodation\, please contact Martha.Frank@vtfn.org with Vermont Family Network or Nichole.Jolly@vermont.gov with Vocational Rehabilitation Vermont.
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/youth-summit-keynote-presentation-with-hasan-davis/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T153000
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SUMMARY:Youth Summit Workshop: Finding Your Story with Hasan Davis
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a “virtual” Youth Summit with dynamic keynote speaker Hasan Davis! This free event was organized by the Youth Advocacy Council and is hosted by Vermont Family Network and Vocational Rehabilitation Vermont. The keynote presentation (5/28) is specifically for youth and young adults\, and those supporting youth in achieving their hopes and dreams are also welcome. The workshop for youth (5/28 or 6/2) is offered on two different dates and youth can choose the one that they prefer. Registration is required for both the keynote speech and the workshop so please register today! Register here for the 5/28 workshop.\n\n\n \n\n\nWorkshop: 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 beyond challenges one is faced when trying to write their own story. Hasan is excited to share strategies which helped in shaping his own journey.\n\n\n \n\n\nIf you have any questions\, need help registering or would like to request a reasonable accommodation\, please contact Martha.Frank@vtfn.org with Vermont Family Network or Nichole.Jolly@vermont.gov with Vocational Rehabilitation Vermont.
URL:https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/youth-summit-workshop-finding-your-story-with-hasan-davis/
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