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Vermont Agency of Education The Agency of Education implements state and federal laws, policies, and regulations to ensure all Vermont learners have equitable access to high-quality learning opportunities. The Agency accomplishes this mission through the provision of its leadership, support, and oversight of Vermont’s public education system.

Howard Center Help is HERE. Developmental Services, Mental Health Services, Substance use & Recovery, Community & Education and CRISIS HELPLINE 802-488-7777

IDEA Welcome to the U.S. Department of Education’s Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) website, which brings together IDEA information and resources from the Department and our grantees.

Vermont Family Network VFN's mission is to empower and support all Vermont families of children with special needs. We envision a world where all Vermont families are able to help their children reach their greatest potential. The values which guide our work are: family-centered, respect, collaboration, making a difference, and accessibility.

Vermont Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health VFF exists to support families and children where a child or youth, age 0-22, is experiencing or at risk to experience emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges. Providing families with peer support and information; empowering families, youth and young adults to navigate service and support systems, advocating for accessible, flexible and quality family centered and driven services on a local, state and national level.

Vermont Department of Mental Health (DMH) resides under the Agency of Human Services and has the same critical mission in mind: to improve the conditions and well-being of Vermonters and protect those who cannot protect themselves. Vermonters will have access to effective prevention, early intervention, and mental health treatment and supports as needed to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities.

Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (VABVI) is the only private agency to offer training, services, and support to visually impaired Vermonters. Our mission is to enable Vermonters who are blind or visually impaired, to be more independent, cultivate adaptive skills and improve their quality of life.

Vermont Association of the Deaf Vermont Association of the Deaf is a nonprofit organization dedicated to: protect the rights of the deaf individuals and their families to accessible services; empower deaf individuals to exercise self-determination and independence; advocate for equal rights.

Vermont Assistive Technology Program Disabilities, Aging and Independent living, (ACT) programs help individuals of all ages find accessible solutions to overcome barriers at home, work and in the community as related to disability and aging-related needs.