~~“Stakeholder Alignment, Coordination, and Engagement Process; Vision; Goals–Implementation Update
The State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) approved the plan for implementing Act 189 1(a) on December 6, 2018. The plan describes activities related to Regional and State Work force Summits and other activities supporting the State’s WIOA goals that are available by accessing the web link.”
“In 2018, Vermont Department of Labor (VDOL) applied for and received new funding for a national apprenticeship expansion grant. The grant led to the creation of a State Apprenticeship Team that is charged with:
The six team members are: VDOL, VR, AOE, DED, Community College of Vermont, and Vermont Technical College.”
“The Vermont Developmental Disabilities Services Division (DDSD) is pleased to share the Annual Report on Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) for State Fiscal Year 2022. DDSD encourages people who receive services, family members, agency partners, legislators, and other members of the community to read this annual report, which highlights the important work that everyone in the system does to support people with developmental disabilities and their families. It reviews each of the principles of service outlined in the Developmental Disabilities Act and assesses the extent to which Vermont is living up to those principles through outcomes.”
“The State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) partners with HireAbility Vermont (formerly VocRehab) to find ways to improve and expand services to Vermonters with disabilities. The Council is made up of representatives from the business sector, people with disabilities, advocates, the Vermont Client Assistance Program (CAP) and community partners. All SRC members are appointed by the Governor and serve terms of varying lengths as determined by Council guidelines.”
“The Developmental Disabilities Children’s Services Specialist is responsible for the Department’s programs that serve children and families by providing information and technical assistance regarding eligibility for these programs.”
“No Wrong Door is an effort to streamline access to services and support options with the goal of reducing the need for individuals to contact multiple agencies to get the assistance they need, when they need it. This includes making assistive technology available to all populations, including older adults.
The Vermont Assistive Technology Program (VT AT Program) partners with Vermont’s five Area Agencies on Aging programs throughout Vermont to help older adults successfully engage in life using assistive technology.”
This page contains links to the most recent Developmental Disabilities Services Annual Reports.
Excerpt from 2019 report: “The Vermont Developmental Disabilities Services Division is pleased to share the Annual Report on Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) for State Fiscal Year 2019. We encourage people who receive services, family members, agency partners, legislators and other members of the community to take a moment to read our annual report, which highlights the important work that everyone in our system does to support people with developmental disabilities and their families. It features a review of each of the principles of service outlined in the Developmental Disabilities Act and provides detailed information that illustrates the extent to which Vermont is living up to those principles through program outcomes.”
“The Mission of the Vermont Assistive Technology Program is to support full access and integration for Vermonters with disabilities and aging related needs, in education, work and their communities.
Our Vision is that everyone’s potential will be supported holistically and that each Vermonter will be provided with opportunities for independence and self-determination. Assistive Technology will be incorporated across all systems to create access to every environment in our state.”
“Choices for Care (High/Highest) provides a package of long-term services and supports to Vermonters who are age 18 years and over and need nursing home level of care. People who need nursing home level of care typically require extensive or total assistance on a daily basis with personal care. Eligible people choose where to receive their services: in their home, in their family’s home, an Adult Family Care home, Enhanced Residential Care or nursing facility. People must meet a clinical and financial eligibility for long-term care Medicaid in Vermont.”
~~“THE VERMONT DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL (VTDDC) is a statewide board that identifies and addresses critical issues affecting people with developmental disabilities and their families .
At least 60% of VTDDC’s members must be self-advocates or family caregivers. Other members represent agencies in state government or partner organizations in Vermont. The Council must have between 21 and 25 members.
VTDDC was created by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act. There is a Developmental Disabilities Council in every US state, territory, and jurisdiction – 56 in all! Councils use their federal funding to make positive, systemwide changes for people with developmental disabilities. VTDDC receives its funding at the start of every federal fiscal year from U.S. Administration for Community Living.”