State: Vermont

Vermont DDS Annual Reports

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.”

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Vermont DDS Annual Reports

Vermont Choices for Care Waiver

“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.”

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Vermont Choices for Care Waiver

Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council

~~“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.”

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Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council

Vermont Assistive Technology Program (ATP)

“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.”

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Vermont Assistive Technology Program (ATP)

Vermont Supported Employment

o “The Vermont Supported Employment Program provides a full range of services which enable people with disabilities to access and succeed in competitive employment. The program goal is to provide full access to employment through the provision of individual support services for people who have historically been excluded from employment. Services have developed from a philosophy that presumes employability for all given the right supports are provided to the individual. Person-centered planning, meaningful job matches, full inclusion in the Vermont workforce, and creative strategies that broaden employment opportunities are all cornerstone practices of Vermont Supported Employment.”

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Vermont Supported Employment

Vermont Assistive Technology Program

~~“The Vermont Assistive Technology Program (VATP) is Vermont’s federal AT Act Program. The AT Act programs operate under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Administration for Community Living.
The AT Act Programs help individuals of all ages find accessible solutions to overcome barriers at home, work, and in the community as related to disability and aging related needs. If you do not reside in Vermont, you can locate your state’s AT Act Program at the Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs (ATAP).  VATP is managed by the Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living and partners with the Center on Disability and Community Inclusion (CDCI) at the University of Vermont. CDCI operates three regional AT Tryout Centers and provides AT Services to Vermonters across the state.

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Vermont Assistive Technology Program

Vermont Medicaid – Money Follows the Person

~~“In 2011, DAIL was awarded a five year $17.9 million “Money Follows the Person” (MFP) grant from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The grant was continued effective April 1, 2016 through September 30, 2019 with an additional $8 million. The goal of the MFP grant is to work together with the Choices for Care Program to help people living in nursing facilities to overcome barriers that have prevented them from moving to their preferred community-based setting. The program provides participants the assistance of a Transition Coordinator and up to $2,500 to address barriers to transition.

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Vermont Medicaid - Money Follows the Person

Vermont DDSD Supported Employment

“The Vermont Supported Employment Program provides a full range of services which enable people with disabilities to access and succeed in competitive employment. The program goal is to provide full access to employment through the provision of individual support services for people who have historically been excluded from employment. Services have developed from a philosophy that presumes employability for all given the right supports are provided to the individual. Person-centered planning, meaningful job matches, full inclusion in the Vermont workforce, and creative strategies that broaden employment opportunities are all cornerstone practices of Vermont Supported Employment.

Supported Employment involves a wide range of services, including person centered employment planning, job search assistance, assistance in negotiating job accommodation or modification, on the job training, follow along services for duration of employment, career enhancement supports, and advocacy skills.”

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Vermont DDSD Supported Employment

Vermont HireAbility

“Elevating What Vermonters With Disabilities And Employers Can Achieve Together.

HireAbility Vermont is an energized network of employment and job skills specialists, and counselors who are dedicated to breaking down the barriers that have traditionally kept good jobs out of reach of Vermonters with disabilities. For over a decade, we’ve made lasting professional connections between local employers with roles to fill and job seekers eager to lend their talents and expand their career paths.”

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Vermont HireAbility