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TransitionPros Professional Listserv
A professional discussion forum for individuals involved in supporting student transitions. TransitionPros is an active listserv for sharing questions, support requests, resources, and events related to the high school-to-adulthood transition for youth with disabilities.
- We foster a kind space that encourages supportive and respectful communication.
- We share knowledge and recommendations about tools, resources, trainings, and opportunities to help peers develop professional skills and make informed decisions.
- We follow professional ethics, ensuring privacy and confidentiality by de-identifying information when seeking advice
VT Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (VABVI)
Accessing Free Audio Books or the Print Disabled
VT Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (VABVI) offered this webinar on 11/10/2025.
I See What You Hear: Accessing Print Material – Episode 5 on Spotify
A podcast created in July 2025 by two former students talking about the program that makes free audio books available for those with blindness, visual impairment, or who are print disabled.
Developmental Disabilities Services Division (DDSD) System Changes
Vermont Family Network sponsored a presentation by VT Developmental Disability Services Division (DDSD)’s Melanie Feddersen, the DDSD Services Specialist Supervisor, who talks about the system changes in the areas of intake, conflict of interest and eligibility. (November 2025)
Special Services Transportation Agency
SSTA provides Vermonters in Chittenden County with specialized, accessible transportation.
Vermont Center for Independent Living
A Vermont community non profit supporting Vermonters with disabilities.
Vermont Adaptive
An organization providing youth and adults with disabilities the opportunity to participate in sports.
Partners in Adventure
Programs and camp experiences for young people of all abilities.
Section 8 Housing
Accessing affordable housing as a young adult.
What is Self-Esteem?
Self-Care for Youth with Disabilities
A video about self care as youth transition to adults.
Transitioning to Adult Health Care
Finding a Therapist
A simple guide to help find a amental health therapist.
Dealing With Stress
Helpful tips and a short video for identifying stress and learning how to reduce it.
Meeting With Your Legislator
Tips and guidance when you want to meet your legislator.
Guide to Wheelchair-Friendly Higher Education
New Mobility’s guide to wheelchair friendly campuses
Vermont Supported Employment Services
DAIL’s Supported Employment Services website
Youth-Specific Programs & Services
HireAbility’s website for programs and services for youth with disabilities.
Setting Boundaries at Work
Practical guide to help individuals recognize and handle uncomfortable or inappropriate situations at work. Offers tips and activities to practice setting personal boundaries and speaking up to create a respectful workplace.
Resources for Post-Secondary Transition Planning
Offers students and their teams a toolbox of templates, checklists and strategies for quality transition plans, Indicator 13 self assessment for LEAs, fillable Transition Plan, and more.
Graduation Readiness Tool
VT Agency of Education’s (AOE) practical guide for IEP teams and students to prepare to meet graduation requirements by reviewing key areas like academics, transition planning and supports after graduation.
Transition Toolkit for Youth with Disabilities
A guide full of tools, tips and resources to help move from school to adult life, with topics like planning for college or jobs, finding housing, managing money and healthcare and getting support to make independent choices.
ABLE National Resource Center
A savings account that helps people with disabilities save money for things like education, housing, or healthcare without losing access to benefits like SSI or Medicaid.
Discover the Difference Between SSI & SSDI
This document (PDF) offers a clear, side-by-side explanation of SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) programs. It covers eligibility criteria, how benefits are calculated, work incentives, and planning strategies (like PASS plans), making it a practical guide for folks navigating disability benefits.