Accessible

Provider Agencies may be reimbursed up to $1,000.00 per Participant for costs incurred for implementing home modifications within the 45-day timeline requirement. The modification(s) must be listed on the Accessibility Contractors report, and reimbursement requests may ONLY be submitted for approved Accessibility Assessments performed by the DAIL Housing Accessibility Contractor.

Assistive Technology

Vermont Assistive Technology Program provides many services for people of all ages:  Device demonstrations, alternative funding, information and assistance, displays and demonstration for outreach needs, technical assistance, training, iPad loans for Speech and Language Pathologist, AT School Exchange, and AT community exchange.

Facilitated Communication (FC) - Facilitated Communication (FC) is a form of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) in which people with disabilities and communication impairments express themselves by pointing at pictures, letters or objects and by typing on a keyboard. The method involves a communication partner who provides a variety of types of supports and training to help people develop the skills necessary to access communication boards and devices independently and to communicate effectively.