The purpose of the VCTF is to improve supports for communication primarily for transition age students and adults with developmental disabilities so that they can communicate more effectively in order to participate more fully in community life, make decisions and better advocate for themselves. The Task Force provides information, education, training and resources to people with disabilities, family members, service providers and community members.

Information and Resources

• Vermont Communication Task Force Flyer (October 2010)

• Vermont Communication Resource Guide (2003) (Updated October 2010)
• Annotated Bibliography of Communication Resources (October 2010)
  

• A Guide to Medicaid Funding for Communication Evaluations and Devices (Spring 2003) (Updated October 2010)

• Making Communication Happen - Tools to Help Teams Plan and Provide Communication Supports (Spring 2003) (Updated May 2008)

• Information on Facilitated Communication Training in Vermont
  Summary of facilitated communication training in Vermont that is part of the total communication approach used by Pascal Cheng and Harvey Lavoy

• Best Practices in Facilitated Communication Training  (2000)
  Recommended Best Practices when using facilitated communication (adapted from the Facilitated Communication Institute Training Standards)
  

• Institute on Communication and Inclusion
  The Institute on Communication and Inclusion at Syracuse University conducts research, training, and public education designed to expand opportunities for people with disabilities to be heard and to participate fully in society.
• Making Meetings Accessible: How to Enable Real Participation
  A users guide to make meetings accessible so people with developmental disabilities can participate and contribute to the fullest extent possible.
  

Making Communication Happen Worldwide Conference - October 26, 2010

• Making Communication Happen Worldwide Conference  (Conference Brochure)
• Biographies and Contact Information: Conference Presenters, Vendors and Exhibitors 
• Wretches & Jabberers Website - A film by Gerardine Wurzburg
• Presentation Handouts

Planning and Developing ISA Communication and Support Plans and Goals

• June 22, 2011 Webinar Materials

Meeting Schedule, and Minutes

• The VCTF meets on a quarterly basis or more frequently as needed.

• Minutes of meetings can be obtained by contacting the Division of Developmental Disability and Aging Services at 802-241-2648.

Contact Information

June Bascom, Program Devel. and Policy Analyst, Division of Disability and Aging Services
Phone:802-241-2644
E-mail: june.bascom@ahs.state.vt.us

Committee Members

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