Entering what may be the final week at the State House (targeted adjournment is Friday) most of bills effecting VocRehab, Vabir or other agencies that service the disabled are through both bodies and on to committees of conference. Following is a list and some budget information. (more…)
April 16, 2008, Vermont State Legislature – The legislature is working on cutting the proposed budget significantly due to a new report on reduced state revenue. (more…)
Customized Employment: Welcoming All to a Working Life
Killington Grand Hotel & Conference Center
Killington, VT
7/9-11/08
The Winners¹ Circle: Everybody Works! Everybody Wins!
Marriot Louisville Downtown
Louisville, Kentucky
BAC Meeting – 8AM in the conference room on the fourth floor of the TD Banknorth building. All members and those interested in joining are welcome to attend.
Supporting the communities where we live and work has long been one of TD Banknorth’s core values. Our mission is to strengthen the fabric of neighborhoods, and improve and enrich the lives of community members by supporting local organizations. In particular, TD Banknorth is committed to promoting economic empowerment, youth development and community involvement.
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Saturday, October 4th
Red Roof Inn Brattleboro, VT
9:00am to 9:00pm
The Expo is fully accessible to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, Deaf Blind and Hearing individuals.
Music Within DVD full-length version is an entertaining feature film that celebrates with humor and depth the importance of looking beyond the disability and seeing the value of the person. The Music Within DVD is based on a true story of Richard Pimentel that depicts how one man helped change policies and attitudes toward people with disabilities. (more…)
Tuesday, April 15th in Montpelier is your chance to take part in Disability Awareness Day. Come and meet your legislators (please arrange in advance), tour the State House and take an Advocacy Workshop and Dinner Program at the Capitol Plaza. This event is sponsored by the Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights. If you have any questions or need further information, please visit VCDR’s website at www.vcdr.org, contact Sheila Smith at 223-6140, or email ssmith@sover.net.
The Vermont Center for Independent Living works to promote the dignity, independence, and civil rights of Vermonters with disabilities. VCIL is committed to cross disability services, the promotion of active citizenship, and working with others to create services that support self-determination and full participation in community life. Early Registration: April 1, 2008. Cost is $35.00. Registration Deadline: April 12, 2008. Cost is $50.00 after early registration date. For more information, please contact: Vermont Center For Independent Living, 11 East State Street, Montpelier, VT 05602 or call (800) 639-1522.
