Vermont Family Network

VFN at the Community Health Education Fair at the Statehouse Lawn. Visit with Emmy Hilliard, VFN’s Co-Director of Family Support!

📢Calling all Parents!

Would you like to support other parents who have a child with a disability or special health care need? Could you draw on your own experience to offer empathy, inspiration, and a listening ear in times of need?

Becoming a Support Parent provides a unique opportunity to encourage a parent who is walking a similar path. Support Parents might mentor families navigating a new diagnosis, health care systems, surgery, mental health, behavioral issues, special education, sibling and family issues, community resources, and life transitions.

To learn more check out our website!👇
https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/make-a-difference/become-a-support-parent/

📣Register Today!👇

https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-unpacking-vermonts-new-literacy-law-act-139-to-teach-all-students-to-read/

With the May 2024 passage of Act 139, an act relating to supporting Vermont’s young readers through evidence-based literacy instruction, educators in both public and independent schools eligible for public tuition are required to conduct reading screening and provide evidence-based classroom instruction, intervention, and services in the five components of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. The structured-literacy framework, dyslexia screening, parental notification, and state reporting are among the legislative provisions that Dr. Dorfman will unpack for Vermonters in this presentation. Ms. Lovejoy will bridge the law to the real-life experiences of students, parents/caregivers, and their advocates with the goal of improved literacy proficiency.

Happy National Nonprofit Day! Learn more about the work Vermont Family Network is doing across the state of Vermont!nt Family Network is doing all across the state of Vermont!
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https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/

CYCLES Inclusive Family Programs!

We invite families of children with (and without) disabilities to Inclusive Family Programs. You will explore the CYCLES exhibition, make art, and connect in the gallery space! Come as you are! There are many ways to engage. An Inclusive Arts Vermont (IAV) teaching artist will offer guidance. There will be individual and group art-making options. Whether you play with art all the time or are new to creativity, we welcome you to these inclusive events!

Locations and Dates:
Brattleboro – All Souls West Village Meeting House, 29 South Street, West Brattleboro
Saturday, July 27, 1:00 PM Led by IAV staff Kirsten Martsi & Heidi Swevens.
Saturday, August 17, 1:00 PM Led by IAV staff Kirsten Martsi & Megan Bent
Please note: These programs are free, but registration is required. We plan to keep the total group size under 20 people. This is for access purposes.

Learn more and register at: www.inclusiveartsvermont.org/exhibitions/cycles/cycles-inclusive-family-programs/

CYCLES is IAV’s fifth visual arts exhibition. It travels the state through 2024. It features 25 Vermont artists with disabilities. Accessibility features are part of the show and programs. They include:

tactile elements
verbal descriptions
and quiet spaces are part of the show and programs.
Access: Each of the 27 pieces in CYCLES has verbal descriptions. Tactile representations and elements accompany selected works. Materials are available in multiple formats. These include print, large print, Braille, audio tour, and digital formats. There is a quiet space and sensory items available. For other access requests, contact Heidi Swevens. You can call (802) 556-3668 or email [email protected].

Please request ASL three days in advance ( by 7/24 or 8/14.) If you contact us after, we will do everything we can to try and meet your request.

CYCLES Inclusive Family Programs are supported by the Vermont Community Foundation. These programs are in partnership with the Vermont Family Network.

Image: A graphic with a purple background. White text at the top announces the program and shares the dates, times, and locations in the post. Two images are side by side in the middle. The left is an artwork, Black Hole II by CYCLES artist Aurora Berger. It has colorful circles rippling outward from a black hole. On the right is an image of a child painting with bright watercolors. At the bottom are access symbols for: Access (Other Than Print or Braille) for Individuals Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision, Audio Description, Large Print, and Braille. In the bottom right corner are logos for the Vermont Community Foundation, Vermont Family Network, and IAV.

Please enjoy our August E-newsletter!
https://conta.cc/3WLcJZP

E-Newsletter for August 2024 Coordinated Services Plan Meetings and Understanding Sensory Processing   (802) 876-5315 [email protected] Donate Now Strong Families. Strong Futures. Greetings to our VFN Family and Friends. As the hot A

📣Register Today!👇

https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-9-12-24-the-journey-from-school-to-employment-and-independent-living-how-can-cap-help/

This workshop is designed to provide parents, advocates, educators, and others with an opportunity to learn more about how to support youth with disabilities as they make the transition from school to employment and independent living. We will discuss the laws, programs, and services available to support their transition and how the Client Assistance Program (CAP) can help in that journey.

There is no fee for these programs, but registration is required.

We invite families of children with (and without) disabilities to Inclusive Family Programs. You will explore the CYCLES exhibition, make art, and connect in the gallery space! Come as you are! There are many ways to engage. An Inclusive Arts Vermont (IAV) teaching artist will offer guidance. There will be individual and group art-making options. Whether you play with art all the time or are new to creativity, we welcome you to these inclusive events!

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📢 We still have park passes available!!! Email to grab your today!🌲🐾
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To register for this specific workshop, please use the links below:👇

https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-8-1-24-vermont-center-for-independent-living-vcil-an-overview-of-supports-and-services/

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UNPACKING VERMONT’S NEW LITERACY LAW, ACT 139, TO TEACH ALL STUDENTS TO READ
👉https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-unpacking-vermonts-new-literacy-law-act-139-to-teach-all-students-to-read/

With the May 2024 passage of Act 139, an act relating to supporting Vermont’s young readers through evidence-based literacy instruction, educators in both public and independent schools eligible for public tuition are required to conduct reading screening and provide evidence-based classroom instruction, intervention, and services in the five components of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. The structured-literacy framework, dyslexia screening, parental notification, and state reporting are among the legislative provisions that Dr. Dorfman will unpack for Vermonters in this presentation. Ms. Lovejoy will bridge the law to the real-life experiences of students, parents/caregivers, and their advocates with the goal of improved literacy proficiency.

If you weren't able to attend last month's workshop, don't worry! You can now get caught up by visiting our YouTube Channel!😀
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK7SDXguadw