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Assists children, adolescents and adults who have a developmental disability to live, attend school, work and recreate in their communities.
Organizations that help increase opportunities and choices for Social Security disability beneficiaries in obtaining employment, vocational rehabilitation (VR) and other support services from public and private providers, employers and other organizations.
Regional and district vocational rehabilitation offices throughout Vermont.
A partnership with Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine which assists people with disabilities employed in agriculture by providing practical education and assistance that promotes independence in agricultural production and rural living.
Information on key Vermont and federal civil rights laws, which prohibit employment discrimination or retaliation based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age or mental or physical disability.
A comprehensive list of services available to Vermonters within and outside of AHS.
Advocates for the rights of every individual with a disability to have opportunities to participate in the life of our Vermont communities as valued citizens.
Enforces many federal civil laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), that prohibit job discrimination. The Boston Area office has jurisdiction over the States of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Works in collaboration with individuals with developmental disabilities, their families and communities to promote opportunities for individuals with disabilities of all ages in all facets of community life.
A new initiative led by Vermont employers to attract, hire, retain and promote qualified individuals who have disabilities.
Services may include provision of technical assistance in different settings, including accommodations at work and home, adaptive equipment, technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act, information about deaf and hard of hearing clubs, associations, and support groups, in addition to employment services.
Offers employment training, long-term care services and other information and resources through its five offices.
Provides dedicated professionals to help persons with disabilities find, gain access, enter or reenter the job market.
Supports the efforts of Vermonters who are blind and visually impaired to achieve or sustain their economic independence, self reliance and social integration to a level consistent with their interests, abilities and informed choices.
Works to promote equal employment for all citizens of Vermont by advising the Governor on current issues affecting employment of people with disabilities, and through partnerships between business, government and people with disabilities.
Each center provides career counseling, resume assistance, direct job placement, classroom and on-the-job training and information about local and national labor markets and unemployment compensation.
A statewide network of support and information for families who have a child with special needs or disabilities, and the professionals who work with them.
A statewide agency dedicated to advancing the rights of people with mental health and disabilities issues.
SBDCs offer one-stop assistance to individuals and small businesses by providing a wide variety of information and guidance in central and easily accessible branch locations. SBDC services include, but are not limited to, assisting small businesses with financial, marketing, organization and technical problems. Web site includes an interactive map to help users find the SBDC closest to them.
If you receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration, and are interested in working or learning more about how working would affect your benefits, you can get help from a community organization known as a Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) project.
Provides help for job seekers with disabilities, information on benefits and moving from school to work.
Helps low-to-moderate income Vermonters who want to gain the skills and knowledge needed to start, expand or enhance a micro business (one that employs fewer than five people and generates less than $250,000 in annual revenue).
