Adult Protective Services
The mission of this program is to protect vulnerable adults whose health and welfare may be adversely affected by abuse, neglect or exploitation, raise public awareness of adult abuse issues, and educate mandatory reporters about their reporting responsibilities.
103 South Main Street
Waterbury, VT 05676
ARC – Rutland Area
Serving Citizens with Developmental Disabilities
The ARC advocates for the rights of people with developmental disabilities and their families to have opportunities to participate in their communities as valued citizens.
128 Merchants Row, Suite 302
Rutland, VT 05701
Autism Supports
The role of this program is to develop and enhance the system of support in the home and community for people with autism spectrum disorder.
Blind & Visually Impaired Division
This division supports the efforts of Vermonters who are blind and visually impaired to achieve or maintain economic independence, self-reliance, and community integration.
Division of the Dept. of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
190 Asa Bloomer Building, Room 14
Rutland, VT 05701
Children with Special Health Needs
Children with Special Health Needs provides a range of services to Vermont children - birth to age 21 - who have complex health conditions, and to their families. CSHN provides information, referral , medical services, care coordination, and resources to help families support their children's well being, growth, and development. CSHN services begin with Newborn Screening and continue throughout childhood. CSHN also oversees the Children's Personal Care and Hi-Tech Nursing Programs and collaborates to oversee the Children's Palliative Care Program. At the community level, CSHN partners with Children's Integrated Services Early Intervention (CIS-EI) and the Community Health Teams of the Vermont Blueprint for Health.
Rutland Office - VT Department of Health
88 Merchants Row, #310
Rutland, VT 05701
Community Access Program
CAP
CAP assists those who are developmentally disabled and their family members or guardian. They work with families and other service providers to develop the supports necessary within the community to assist individuals with developmental disabilities to identify and achieve personal goals.
Deaf Independence Program
The Deaf Community in Vermont is small, but strong. The Vermont Center for Independent Living’s Deaf Independence Program works together to create equal opportunities for all Deaf and hard-of-hearing people in Vermont.
Montpelier, VT
11 East Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
Disability Rights Vermont
A statewide agency dedicated to advancing the rights of people with disabilities and mental health issues. It is separate and independent from all state agencies, hospitals, and community mental health centers.
1 Scale Avenue, Bldg 14
Rutland, VT 05701
Division of Disability and Aging Services
This division provides assistance in obtaining services and supports for older Vermonters, people with developmental or physical disabilities, and people with traumatic brain injuries, and their family members and/or caregivers.
103 South Main Street
Waterbury, VT 05676
Emma’s Place
Supervised residential apartment facility for residents with head injuries, providing apartments for independent living with monitoring and supervision of the residents provided by the staff of Lenny Burke Farm.
212 N Main Street
Wallingford, VT 05773
Head Injury /Stroke lndep. Project
Serves survivors of traumatic brain injury age 18 & up. Rehabilitation in effort to move survivors from institution to higher levels of independence with support system.
Main Street
Wallingford, VT 05773
Kids on the Move — VNAHSR
Kids on the Move is dedicated to serving children of all ages with rehabilitation needs, providing physical, occupational and speech-language therapy services to children from birth to 21 years of age.
7 Albert Cree Drive
Rutland, VT 05701
Lenny Burke’s Farm
Mailing Address: PO Box 1837A, Rutland, VT 05701
1409 US Route 7
Wallingford, VT 05773
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Greater New England Chapter
Helps each person address the challenges of living with MS
75 Talcott Road, Suite 40
Williston, VT 05495
Rutland Mental Health
RMHS is organized to maintain and operate a community mental health and developmental disabilities system providing medical, clinical and supportive services, to promote health, and to further other benevolent, scientific and educational activities. RMHS provides services and education for adults, children, and families. Services include programs for developmental disabilities, seniors and volunteers, substance abuse, and the community. Mailing Address: PO Box 222, Rutland, VT 05701
78 South Main Street
Rutland , VT 05701
Traumatic Brain Injury Program
Diverts and/or returns Vermonters, with a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury, from hospitals and facilities to a community-based setting. This is a rehabilitation-based, choice-driven program intended to support individuals to achieve their optimum independence and help them return to work.
Vermont Achievement Center
Organization serving children and families, providing vital programs in special education, family social services, early education and care, and water therapy and instruction. Determines eligibility for families to receive financial assistance for childcare, offers professional development opportunities and support for registered and licensed child care providers, provides referral information and educational literature for families searching for child care.
88 Park Street
Rutland, VT 05701
Vermont Assistive Technology Program
This program is committed to enabling Vermonters with disabilities to have greater independence, productivity, and confidence, and to provide Vermonters a clear and direct avenue toward integration and inclusion in school, the work force and the community.
Rutland Office: 190 Asa Bloomer Bldg
88 Merchants Row
Rutland, VT 05701
Vermont Communication Support Project
The VCSP provides specialized communication accommodations for people with disabilities to assure equal access to the Vermont system of justice and state services VCSP serves people with disabilities whose disabilities affect their ability to communicate and supports them with their participation in Court and Agency proceedings.
141 Main Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
Vermont Relay
A free service for all Vermonters connecting deaf, hard of hearing, and speech disabled individuals with users of regular phones.
To use: either party can dial 7-1-1 to reach a trained operator
99 East River Drive
East Hartford, CT 06108
Vocational Rehabilitation
VocRehab offers free, flexible services to any Vermonter or employer dealing with a disability that affects employment. We partner with human service providers and employers across Vermont to help people with disabilities realize their full potential.
88 Merchants Row
Rutland, VT 05701
VT Adaptive Ski and Sports
VT Adaptive is a place where youth and adults with disabilities gain a measure of self-confidence and independence by participating in adaptive sports programs and activities. It offers diverse winter and summer programs. Mailing Address: PO Box 139, Killington, VT 05751
VT Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
This program serves Vermonters who are visually impaired. The main objective of this organization is to help clients achieve and maintain independence. Programs include rehabilitation, orientation and mobility, assistive technology, social networking, and other services such as transportation, readers, and companions.
80 West Street, Suite 202
Rutland, VT 05701
VT Center for Independent Living
VCIL believes that individuals with disabilities have the right to live with dignity and with appropriate support in their own homes, fully participate in their communities, and to control and make decisions about their lives.
1 Scale Avenue, Suite 130
Rutland, VT 05701
VT Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program
We value collaboration with families and educators to help children develop linguistic, educational and social skills in order to achieve their full potential. We encourage the use of the most current technologies and evidence-based methods to best meet the diverse needs of this community.
9 West Street
Montpelier, VT 05602