Vermont Pathways to Partnerships

Japanese Cooking Class (Ages 14-24)
2026-07-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Love anime and Japanese food? Join our virtual Japanese Cooking Class and learn how to make popular dishes inspired by anime from the comfort of your own kitchen!
Participants will cook along live on Zoom, build new culinary skills, and connect with other youth who share similar interests. Each session features a different recipe, and all supplies and ingredients will be provided.
This free program is open to Vermont youth with 504 Plans or IEPs and offers a fun opportunity to make new friends, explore Japanese culture, and gain confidence in the kitchen.
Location: Zoom
When: Saturdays in July or August
Dates:

July 4th – July 25th, 2026
August 8th – August 29th, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM – Ages 14-24
Cost: Free
Learn More & Register: tinyurl.com/makeboba2026
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Japanese Cooking Class (Ages 10-13)
2026-07-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-22 11:00 - 12:00
Love anime and Japanese food? Join our virtual Japanese Cooking Class and learn how to make popular dishes inspired by anime from the comfort of your own kitchen!
Participants will cook along live on Zoom, build new culinary skills, and connect with other youth who share similar interests. Each session features a different recipe, and all supplies and ingredients will be provided.
This free program is open to Vermont youth with 504 Plans or IEPs and offers a fun opportunity to make new friends, explore Japanese culture, and gain confidence in the kitchen.
Location: Zoom
When: Saturdays in July or August
Dates:

July 4th – July 25th, 2026
August 8th – August 29th, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM – Ages 10-13
Cost: Free
Learn More & Register: tinyurl.com/makeboba2026
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Virtual Art Hangout (Ages 12-24)
2026-07-21 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-28 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-08-04 18:30 - 19:30
Looking for a creative space to connect with others who enjoy making art? Join Virtual Art Hangout, a fun and welcoming online club where youth can draw together, share artwork and ideas, ask questions, and build friendships with fellow artists from across Vermont.
Whether you enjoy sketching, doodling, painting, or exploring new creative techniques, this weekly hangout offers a supportive environment to express yourself, learn from others, and have fun.
This free program is open to disabled Vermont youth ages 12-24 and is presented by the Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL), funded with a grant from Vermont Pathways to Partnerships (P2P).
When: Tuesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Dates: June 23 – August 4, 2026
Location: Zoom
Cost: Free
Learn More & Register: tinyurl.com/2026ArtHang
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Garden Club (Ages 10-13)
2026-07-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-29 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-05 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-19 13:00 - 14:00
Come grow with us! Join Garden Club, a fun and interactive virtual program where students can learn about gardening, plants, and growing food while connecting with peers who share similar interests.
This free club meets weekly on Zoom and is open to Vermont students with disabilities ages 10-13 who are enrolled in Pathways to Partnerships (P2P).
When: Wednesdays at 1:00 PM
Dates: July 15 – August 19, 2026
Location: Zoom
Cost: Free
Learn More & Sign Up: tinyurl.com/gardenclub2026
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Drawing Workshop (Ages 10-13)
2026-07-23 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-30 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-06 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-20 16:00 - 17:00
Discover new artistic skills, explore creative techniques, and connect with other young artists in this fun virtual Drawing Workshop! Led by Art with Luci, this seven-week program gives participants the opportunity to experiment with a variety of art supplies, practice drawing techniques, and express their creativity in a supportive online environment.
Whether you’re just getting started or already love to draw, this workshop is a great way to build confidence, learn new skills, and make friends who share your interests.
This free workshop is open to disabled Vermont youth ages 10-13. Presented by Vermont Center for Independent Living Funded with a grant from Vermont Pathways to Partnerships (P2P).
When: Thursdays, 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Dates: July 16 – August 27, 2026
Location: Zoom
Cost: Free
Learn More & Register: tinyurl.com/2026Drawing
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Anime Club (Ages 13–24)
2026-07-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-31 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-21 19:00 - 20:00
Do you love anime, meaningful conversations, and connecting with others who share your interests? Join Anime Club, a welcoming virtual community where youth can watch and discuss anime, build friendships, and explore topics such as self-advocacy, self-expression, and disability pride.
Anime Club provides a safe and supportive space for participants to connect with peers, share perspectives, and celebrate who they are while enjoying great anime together.
Participants who join the club are eligible to receive a 3-month Crunchyroll subscription.
This free ongoing program is open to P2P students ages 13-24.
When: Fridays at 7:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Schedule: Ongoing
Cost: Free
Why Join?

Receive a 3-month Crunchyroll subscription
Make new friends
Watch and discuss anime in a supportive peer environment
Build self-advocacy skills and confidence

Learn More & Sign Up: www.tinyurl.com/VCILanime
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IEP Transition Planning Best Practices
2026-08-11 - 2026-08-12
Please join us for this 2-day workshop. Participants will become proficient with IEP Transition Plans and the 8 elements of Indicator 13, learn how to increase student participation in the IEP process, and receive information about transition-related interagency providers.
Cost: Free
Format: In-Person
Location: Southeastern Vermont
Registration & Venue information will be announced soon.
For more information contact: Jayson Capobianco, jayson.capobianco@uvm.edu

VABVI Presents: Get Creative
2026-08-14 19:00 - 20:00
VABVI is excited to announce a return visit from John Bramblitt, a US Cultural Ambassador and Blind Artist. When John visited earlier this year, he shared how he paints using different textures to identify the colors on his palette. The recording of his visit can be found here: VABVI Presents: John Bramblitt – Creating Accessible Art
When: August 14, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Presenter: John Bramblitt
Link to Join Meeting:
VABVI Presents: Get Creative with John Bramblitt
Meeting ID: 850 3997 1517
Passcode: art (NOTE: art is all lowercase letters)
Or join by phone: +16469313860, +18503997151
