Vermont

Developmental Disability Services in Vermont

Assists children, adolescents and adults who have a developmental disability to live, attend school, work and recreate in their communities.
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Disability Rights Vermont

A statewide agency dedicated to advancing the rights of people with mental health and disabilities issues.
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Employment Resources for People with Disabilities

Regional and district vocational rehabilitation offices throughout Vermont.
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Micro Business Development Program

Helps low-to-moderate income Vermonters who want to gain the skills and knowledge needed to start, expand or enhance a micro business (one that employs fewer than five people and generates less than $250,000 in annual revenue).
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New England TACE Center (Region 1)

Provides technical assistance and continuing education (TACE) services to state vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies and their partners and helps improve the VR employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Includes information on practices, a training calendar of events in the region, useful tools and resources, helpful links to other sites, publications and more.
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Northern New England AgrAbility Project

A partnership with Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine which assists people with disabilities employed in agriculture by providing practical education and assistance that promotes independence in agricultural production and rural living.
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Office of the Attorney General of Vermont

Information on key Vermont and federal civil rights laws, which prohibit employment discrimination or retaliation based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age or mental or physical disability.
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Programs & Services from the Vermont Agency of Human Services (AHS)

A comprehensive list of services available to Vermonters within and outside of AHS.
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The Arc of Vermont

Advocates for the rights of every individual with a disability to have opportunities to participate in the life of our Vermont communities as valued citizens.
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U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Boston Area Office

Enforces many federal civil laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), that prohibit job discrimination. The Boston Area office has jurisdiction over the States of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
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University of Vermont Center on Disability & Community Inclusion

Works in collaboration with individuals with developmental disabilities, their families and communities to promote opportunities for individuals with disabilities of all ages in all facets of community life.
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Vermont Business Leadership Network

A new initiative led by Vermont employers to attract, hire, retain and promote qualified individuals who have disabilities.
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Vermont Deaf Services Program

Services may include provision of technical assistance in different settings, including accommodations at work and home, adaptive equipment, technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act, information about deaf and hard of hearing clubs, associations, and support groups, in addition to employment services.
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Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

Offers employment training, long-term care services and other information and resources through its five offices.
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Vermont Disability Program Navigator Initiative

Provides dedicated professionals to help persons with disabilities find, gain access, enter or reenter the job market.
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Vermont Division for the Blind & Visually Impaired

Supports the efforts of Vermonters who are blind and visually impaired to achieve or sustain their economic independence, self reliance and social integration to a level consistent with their interests, abilities and informed choices.
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Vermont Employment Network Program

Organizations that help increase opportunities and choices for Social Security disability beneficiaries in obtaining employment, vocational rehabilitation (VR) and other support services from public and private providers, employers and other organizations.
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Vermont Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities

Works to promote equal employment for all citizens of Vermont by advising the Governor on current issues affecting employment of people with disabilities, and through partnerships between business, government and people with disabilities.
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Vermont Independent Living Centers (ILCs)

Contact information for all ILCs in Vermont. ILCs provide people with disabilities advocacy and support services, including assistance with employment, transportation, housing, health care and living skills.
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Vermont One-Stop Career Centers

Each center provides career counseling, resume assistance, direct job placement, classroom and on-the-job training and information about local and national labor markets and unemployment compensation.
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Vermont Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

SBDCs offer one-stop assistance to individuals and small businesses by providing a wide variety of information and guidance in central and easily accessible branch locations. SBDC services include, but are not limited to, assisting small businesses with financial, marketing, organization and technical problems. Web site includes an interactive map to help users find the SBDC closest to them.

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Vermont Work Incentive Planning & Assistance (WIPA)

If you receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration, and are interested in working or learning more about how working would affect your benefits, you can get help from a community organization known as a Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) project.
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VocRehab Vermont

Provides help for job seekers with disabilities, information on benefits and moving from school to work.
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