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 (May 09)

• Vermont Communication Resource Guide (2003) (Updated April 2009)

• A Guide to Medicaid Funding for Communication Evaluations and Devices (Spring 2003) (Updated May 2008)

• 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

• Facilitated Communication Training Standards (2000)
  A document which clearly describes the elements of best practices in facilitated communication and outlines a training process which promotes those best practices.

• Facilitated Communication Institute
  The Facilitated Communication Institute conducts research, training, and public education designed to expand opportunities for people with disabilities to be heard and to participate fully in society.

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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