Self Advocacy & Health

Health and wellness includes physical, emotional, and mental health, self-advocacy, healthy relationships, and social connection. With the right tools, strategies, and support, youth with disabilities can maintain their health, strengthen their independence, and nurture meaningful relationships with friends, family, and partners.
Event for those with Visual Impairment or Blindness or anyone interested

Event for those with Visual Impairment or Blindness or anyone interested

Dan Norris, Executive Director of VT Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (VABVI) recently partnered with VT optometrist Dr. Sudarsky to create a video series on Eye Health and Eye Care, answering a lot of frequently asked questions. Those videos can be found on the following playlist:

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3Squares Vermont, Food Security Resources & Programs, Part 2 with Hunger Free Vermont

3Squares Vermont, Food Security Resources & Programs, Part 2 with Hunger Free Vermont

VABVI hosts Sophie Springer of Hunger-Free Vermont (HFVT), who presents about the Three Squares Food Program (3SquaresVT) also known as “SNAP”. Sophie is HFVT’s Snap Specialist.

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Food Security Resources & Programs, Part 1 with Hunger Free Vermont

Food Security Resources & Programs, Part 1 with Hunger Free Vermont

VABVI hosts Marianna Lames Sears of Hunger-Free Vermont (HFVT), who presents about food security resource programs in this recorded webinar. Maria is Community Engagement and Outreach Lead at HFVT.

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Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)

Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)

Their mission statement: “We support disability research, provide workforce training, and create an equitable future for all.” The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) is a national association that supports Network members in their research, training, education, and service so that together, AUCD and Network members can promote the quality of life, health, and well-being of people with disabilities.

The simplicity of this little booklet titled “A Comprehensive Approach to Transition.”

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Sexual Feelings and Relationships

Sexual Feelings and Relationships

This educational set of videos highlights the importance of providing information to people with developmental disabilities and supporting them in their sexual self-advocacy.

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Accessibility | I’m Not Remarkable | Apple

Accessibility | I’m Not Remarkable | Apple

Apple products are designed for every student. Accessibility features like Magnifier on Mac, Accessibility Reader, Braille Access, VoiceOver, Sound & Name Recognition, and Live Captions can improve access, enhance learning, and create new opportunities for people with disabilities to study, socialize, and succeed in college.

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