Disability Rights Vermont

Disability Rights Vermont Our mission is to promote the equality, dignity, and self-determination of people with disabilities.

10/03/2025

Helpful event for anyone with impaired vision. Join us! Contact Ela Dupont for more information: Elizabeth.Dupont@uvm.edu

10/02/2025

An infant with impaired vision might begin basic O&M training/ orientation to the physical & sensory world around it by using a 'Little Room'. The three examples shown here, courtesy of the online Active Learning Space[ASP], are different sizes for use by different sized kids, or in different positions-from laying down to sitting. Little Rooms are often made to be easily modified to work for different sized children. Each room can be customized with whatever objects the parents or the TVI decide to put inside. In addition to helping the child learn their orientation to the physical & sensory world around them, the educational value of the little room is described as: "a safe environment which gives students the opportunity to work on object exploration and manipulation, object comparison, object permanence, cause and effect, spatial concept development, problem solving, independent play, recognition, anticipation, sensory integration, and spatial memory. The Little Room also provides the opportunity to learn about the different materials from which objects are made (paper, leather, wood, metal, etc.) and the different attributes of objects (size, weight, temperature, etc.)." [ASP] The independent navigation of the world, for some, begins in a Little Room.

Disability Rights Vermont is pleased to announce that our office has relocated to:89 Main Street, Suite 301, Montpelier,...
10/01/2025

Disability Rights Vermont is pleased to announce that our office has relocated to:
89 Main Street, Suite 301, Montpelier, VT

This move allows us to continue providing strong advocacy while improving the accessibility and efficiency of our operations. Our phone numbers and email addresses remain the same.

We appreciate your support during this transition and look forward to welcoming you to our new office.

10/01/2025

October is Orientation & Mobility Month!

09/26/2025

Did you know children younger than age 18 who have a disability or blindness and limited income and resources may be eligible for SSI? Learn about SSI requirements and how to apply: www.ssa.gov/ssi.

09/26/2025

🍁 Central VT Job Fair – October 1! 🍁

Looking for your next opportunity? Join us at the Berlin Mall for the Central VT Job Fair! Meet employers and workforce partners from across the region who are ready to connect with job seekers.

📍 Berlin Mall, 282 Berlin Mall Rd, Berlin
🗓️ Wednesday, October 1 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
💼 Free and open to all job seekers

Bring your resume, explore open positions, and take the next step in your career journey.

Brought to you by the Vermont Department of Labor and HireAbility Vermont.

09/26/2025

BIA is proud to announce that our Keynote speaker for this years conference is Steve Charest. Steve is the co-owner of Petra Cliffs and a brain injury survivor. Go to the link below to get tickets to this years conference. See you on November 8th! https://givebutter.com/2025InPersonConf

09/26/2025

VCIL is excited to announce several new opportunities for youth as part of the statewide Vermont Pathways to Partnerships program. Next up is Japanese Cooking Club!

Learn to make popular dishes featured in anime each week- no cooking experience needed.

Why Join?
-Make new friends from your own kitchen, via Zoom.
-All ingredients provided.

Learn more and join: tinyurl.com/VCILcookingclub

09/26/2025

Disability is not separate from humanity. It's a natural part of the human experience.

Often times, disabilities can be a part of natural genetic variation.

Celebrating our unique experiences and identities makes us stronger, prepares us for a world full of differences, and promotes community and understanding.

09/16/2025

Mark your calendars!! November 8th is our in person conference in South Burlington VT! More updates coming soon. Go to https://biavt.org/conference/ for more information.

Today is National Voter Registration Day!Need help registering, updating your information, or learning about your voting...
09/16/2025

Today is National Voter Registration Day!

Need help registering, updating your information, or learning about your voting rights? We’re here for you.

Call us at 1-800-834-7890 for free, confidential assistance.

Let’s make sure every voice is heard!!

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