Vermont Pathways to Partnerships

Virtual Art Hangout (Ages 12-24)
2026-06-30 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-23 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
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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Anime Club (Ages 13–24)
2026-06-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-29 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-08 19:00 - 20:00 and 3 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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Chronic Absenteeism and Students with Disabilities: Impact and Intervention Best Practices
2026-06-25 10:00 - 11:00
In this workshop you will learn more about chronic absenteeism and the disproportionate impact it has on students with disabilities, along with some general intervention best practices.
Presenter:
Jess LaClair is a public health specialist and school liaison at the Burlington District Office of the Vermont Department of Health. She is also a former teacher, and a parent of a young adult with a disability and has used Vermont Family Network’s services for support. She works with several local partners, including schools, to address chronic absenteeism as part of her work.
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P2P Open Office Hours with Jayson Capobianco
2026-05-29 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-13 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-01 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-15 12:00 - 16:00
Join Jayson Capobianco, UVM CDCI and P2P’s Transition Training Coordinator, for open office hours. Choose a date that works for you and take this opportunity to ask questions about transition plans, IEPs, P2P, Pathful, predictors, parental rights, guardianship, progressive employment, and many other transition-related topics.
This is a safe and welcoming space to ask questions. Use the sign-up link below to register for this session.
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Student-Led IEPs
2026-05-19 15:00 - 16:00
When students are given the opportunity to have an active role in the development of their individualized education program, they learn how to state their preferences and goals, and take ownership over their future. A student-led IEP process has many benefits, such as promoting self-advocacy, improving student engagement, and strengthening transition planning. This workshop will be co-presented by three people with experience with student-led IEPs: a disability advocate, a parent of a person with a disability, and a person who supports youth with disabilities as they transition to adulthood.
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Register for 5/19: Student-Led Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
2026-05-19 15:00 - 16:00
Free on Zoom
Register for the “Student-Led Individualized Education Programs (IEP)” workshop here.
This workshop will be online using the Zoom meeting platform. If you are unable to attend the live presentation, you can still register and we’ll send you a link to the recording of the workshop which you can watch on your own time. We appreciate when you register as that data can support our grant reporting.
When students are given the opportunity to have an active role in the development of their individualized education program, they learn how to state their preferences and goals, and take ownership over their future. A student-led IEP process has many benefits, such as promoting self-advocacy, improving student engagement, and strengthening transition planning. This workshop will be co-presented by three people with experience with student-led IEPs: a disability advocate, a parent of a person with a disability, and a person who supports youth with disabilities as they transition to adulthood.
Presenters:

Jayson Capobianco: Family Resources Consultant / Postsecondary Transition Consultant with the Vermont I-Team, part of the University of Vermont’s Center on Disability and Community Inclusion
Ocean Streeter: disability advocate with Green Mountain Self-Advocates and UVM CDCI
Michele Streeter: Northeast Regional Family Support Consultant with the Vermont I-Team

NFB of Vermont State Convention 2026 (In-Person)
2026-05-16 08:00 - 16:00
Live the life you want—by letting advocacy lead your drive!
Join the National Federation of the Blind of Vermont (NFBVT) as they celebrate 35 years of advocacy, community, and empowerment at their 2026 State Convention. This dynamic hybrid event offers both virtual and in-person participation options and welcomes individuals who are blind, low vision, and sighted—including students, families, educators, professionals, and community members.
The convention will feature an interactive day of learning focused on how advocacy can create meaningful change and expand opportunities. Topics include:

Advocacy for accessible voting
Advocacy for AIRA on campus and in the workplace
Advocacy for seniors
Advocacy for students and families

Event Schedule
Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
Time: 7:00–8:00 PM – Virtual session via Zoom
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM – In-person
Location: Capital Plaza Hotel
100 State Street, Montpelier, VT
Registration & Cost
Adults: $50
Students: $30
NFB Membership: $5
Zoom attendance: Free
Registration opens Monday, April 6.
In-person registration closes Friday, May 8 (to confirm meal counts).
Zoom registration remains open through May 15.
Register at: www.nfbvt.org
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NFB of Vermont State Convention 2026 (Virtual)
2026-05-15 19:00 - 20:00

Introduction to VSAC Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS): Planning for Life After High School
2026-05-14 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for this informative and collaborative workshop designed to support parents and professionals working with neurodiverse students as they prepare for the transition beyond high school. This session will highlight the work that VT Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Counselors are doing in twelve schools across Vermont in partnership with HireAbility Transition Counselors, to strengthen coordinated support for students navigating postsecondary planning. You will gain an overview of Pre-ETS and explore the interactive workshops VSAC counselors are delivering. These workshops are designed to help students identify their interests, clarify career and education goals, and build practical skills needed to manage life after high school. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how Pre-ETS supports transition planning and how these services can complement the work already being done to support student success.
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Civil Writes: Paid Disability Pride Internship (Virtual)
2026-05-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-29 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-15 19:00 - 20:00
Find your power, your people, and your story! Civil Writes is a paid, 10-week virtual internship offered by VCIL for students in grades 7–12 who are interested in disability pride, storytelling, and civil rights.
Participants will meet weekly on Zoom with peers to explore disability civil rights through stories, current events, and personal experiences. This internship offers a supportive space to build community, develop self-advocacy skills, and learn alongside others who share similar interests and lived experiences.
Participants will earn $600 while learning, growing, and making new connections.
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Length: 10-week internship
Eligibility: Students in grades 7–12
Compensation: $600 stipend
Learn More & Apply: tinyurl.com/CivilWrites2026
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Area Transition Resource Fair
2026-04-30 17:00 - 19:00
The Pathways to Partnerships (P2P) team wants to let you know that there is an upcoming Area Transition Resource Fair.
The Springfield and Bellows Falls Area CORE Transition Team invites you to a special community event supporting youth as they transition from high school to adult services and post-secondary opportunities! A flyer with additional information is attached to this message.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: Nolin-Murray Center 38 Pleasant Street, Springfield, VT
For more information about the event please contact:
Rebecca Auger rebecca.auger@vermont.gov 802-369-8741
We hope you will be able to join us for this fun opportunity to learn about local resources for transition aged youth!
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Vermont Family Network Annual Conference – April 28, 2026
2026-04-28 08:00 - 15:30
Registration is open!
Our 2026 Annual Conference “Pathways Through Change – Empowering Families at Every Stage” will be held in person* on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at the University of Vermont – Dudley H. Davis Center from 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
This conference is a collaborative event that brings together families, educators, and professionals who support children with disabilities and special health needs. Workshop sessions provide practical tools and information as well as the lived experience of families and youth. The conference is also an opportunity for families to connect with one another in-person and to build community.
Participants in this year’s conference will have the opportunity to dive into a variety of enriching topics, including:

Understanding the ‘Why’ Behind Absenteeism: Family-Centered Approaches to School Attendance
Shared Decision Making: When Families and Care Teams Decide Together
Executive Functioning: Common Challenges and Effective Supports
Beyond High School: Resources and Supports to Help Students with Disabilities Live Their Best Lives
A Seat at the Table: What Youth Want You to Know
Useful Strategies for Navigating Complex Systems

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Graphic Novel Studio (Virtual)
2026-04-14 18:00 - 19:00
Do you love to draw? Join VCIL for Graphic Novel Studio, a fun and creative 12-week virtual program where participants will design and create their very own graphic novel!
This interactive studio meets twice a week via Zoom and is perfect for young people who enjoy drawing, storytelling, and expressing themselves through art. Participants will build skills, explore creativity, and work toward completing a graphic novel in a supportive online environment.
Dates: January 27 – April 14, 2026
Schedule: Twice weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Cost: Free
Who Can Join:
Open to Vermont students with disabilities ages 12–23 who are enrolled in the Pathways to Partnerships (P2P) program.
Learn More / Register: tinyurl.com/drawabook
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