IEP Transition Plan Best Practices

Become proficient with IEP transition plans and the 8 elements of Indicator 13 Indicator 13: Guidance will be provided on the specific elements, practices, services and strategies that relate to Indicator 13. Resources: Participants will become familiar with community partners who support students, transition assessments, and provide guidance and resources. Location: Bellows Falls High School, […]

IEP Transition Plan Best Practices

Become proficient with IEP transition plans and the 8 elements of Indicator 13 Indicator 13: Guidance will be provided on the specific elements, practices, services and strategies that relate to Indicator 13. Resources: Participants will become familiar with community partners who support students, transition assessments, and provide guidance and resources. Location: Bellows Falls High School, […]

Transition Needs a Reset. Cue The Dream Team

Join the Dream Team — a powerhouse group of teenagers and young adults who are blind or visually impaired — as they reimagine what transition services can and should be. This summer, the Dream Team is diving deep and on August 14th will answer these questions. What’s working in transition services for students who are blind or visually […]

VCHIP Transition Lunch and Learn: Guardianship and Supported Decision Making

Topic: Guardianship and Supported Decision Making Presented by: Sarah Nussbaum, Executive Director, Office of Public Guardianship VT Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent living. Date: September 25, 2025 Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm Format: Virtually via Zoom Click Here Phone: +1 646 931 3860 Meeting ID: 951 5041 8943 Organizer: michelle.rovnak@med.uvm.edu Project Coordinator Vermont Child Health Improvement Program (VCHIP) Larner […]

P2P Open Office Hours with Jayson Capobianco

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. […]

EmpowHer Expressions

EmpowHer Expressions is an eight-week virtual public speaking and career coaching program for disabled women to improve their public speaking, soft skills, and confidence to achieve career goals and succeed in the working world. The program features weekly 90-minute virtual group classes along with weekly one-on-one mentoring sessions and regular assignments. Participants receive guidance and […]

P2P Open Office Hours with Jayson Capobianco

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. […]

Anime Club: Watch, Connect & Celebrate Together

Join the Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL) for Anime Club, a fun and inclusive space for Vermont students in grades 7–12 to enjoy anime, connect with peers, and celebrate self-advocacy. Each week, members will watch an assigned anime movie or episode (either on their own or during optional virtual watch parties) and then gather […]

Japanese Cooking Club: Anime-Inspired Dishes

Bring the flavors of your favorite anime to life! Join the Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL) for the Japanese Cooking Club, a free 6-week program where students in grades 7–12 will learn to cook popular Japanese dishes—no prior kitchen experience needed. Sessions are held Saturdays, 11am–12pm, October 11 – November 15, 2025, live on […]

Civil Writes: Disability Pride Internship Program

Join the Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL) for Civil Writes, a 10-week paid Disability Pride internship designed to empower Vermont students in grades 7–12. Each week, participants will meet on Zoom (Wednesdays, 7–8pm) to explore disability civil rights through stories, current events, and personal experiences. Interns will engage in activities like reading, writing, creative […]

Career Exploration Panel: Hospitality Careers & Training (Virtual)

Join us for the first session of the Youth Career Exploration Panels, a series of one-hour virtual events designed for youth with disabilities and the partners who support them. Each panel highlights a different career field, featuring guest speakers from local businesses and training programs. Location: Online (Zoom) Session 1: Hospitality Careers & Training Hear […]