Vermont Pathways to Partnerships

Drawing Workshop (Ages 10-13)
2026-08-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-20 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-27 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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)
2026-08-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-02 19:00 - 20:00 and 9 more dates
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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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

Japanese Cooking Class (Ages 10-13)
2026-08-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-29 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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Japanese Cooking Class (Ages 14-24)
2026-08-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-29 12:00 - 13:00
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: 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM – Ages 14-24
Cost: Free
Learn More & Register: tinyurl.com/makeboba2026
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Garden Club (Ages 10-13)
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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VABVI Presents: HomeShare Vermont
2026-08-28 19:00 - 20:00
VABVI is delighted to host HomeShare Vermont for an informative evening about creating connections through a unique and affordable housing option. HomeShare Vermont has been matching people who have room in their homes with those seeking an affordable place to live for over 40 years. They conduct background and reference checks and then help create compatible matches. HomeShare hosts can ask for rent and/or help with household tasks, such as cooking, yardwork, housekeeping, snow removal, pet care or running errands. For guests, this is an affordable alternative to renting. Come learn about this special program and the many ways it connects Vermonters with support, resources, and housing around our state.
When: August 28, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Link to Join Meeting:
VABVI Presents: HomeShare Vermont
Meeting ID: 668 842 1652
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Or join by phone: +13052241968, +16688421652

VABVI Presents: Decluttering & Home Organization with Vision Loss
2026-09-18 19:00 - 20:00
Clutter in our homes can impact our safety and stress level, but decluttering is not always easy, especially with vision loss! Tackling it can seem like a big and overwhelming task, and it may bring up difficult, sometimes unexpected emotions. Join VABVI for a webinar on decluttering and organization with vision loss with Lora Gerard of Dartmouth Health’s Aging Resource Center and Melinda Underwood of the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
First up, Lora will discuss the benefits of decluttering, strategies for approaching projects, and questions you can ask yourself to help make decisions about objects in your space. Melinda will then help us take a closer look at how we can adapt those strategies for tackling clutter as our vision declines. Together we will talk about reducing our risk of injury, alleviating stress, and tracking important objects and documents, regardless of our level of vision.
Learning to live with vision loss is challenging, and excess clutter in the home can increase the challenges exponentially. Experts from Dartmouth’s Aging Resource Center and VABVI are here to help.
When: Fri, September 18, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM Eastern
Presenters: Lora Gerard, Dartmouth Health’s Aging Resource Center and Melinda Underwood of the VABVI
Link to Join Meeting:
VABVI Presents: Decluttering & Home Organization with Vision Loss
Meeting ID: 447 366 6326
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Or join by phone: +16465588656, +14473666326
