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Accessing Developmental Services
If you or someone you know has an intellectual or developmental disability, Vermont can help you get the support needed at home, school, or in the community. Here’s how to get started.
Vermont ABLE
Vermont ABLE is helping Vermonters to achieve greater independence and financial security through the power of STABLE accounts.
Developmental Disabilities Services Division (DDSD) System Changes
Vermont Family Network sponsored a presentation by VT Developmental Disability Services Division (DDSD)’s Melanie Feddersen, the DDSD Services Specialist Supervisor, who talks about the system changes in the areas of intake, conflict of interest and eligibility. (November 2025)
ABLE National Resource Center
A savings account that helps people with disabilities save money for things like education, housing, or healthcare without losing access to benefits like SSI or Medicaid.
Discover the Difference Between SSI & SSDI
This document (PDF) offers a clear, side-by-side explanation of SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) programs. It covers eligibility criteria, how benefits are calculated, work incentives, and planning strategies (like PASS plans), making it a practical guide for folks navigating disability benefits.