Advocates for equal empoyment opportunities for Vermonters with disabilities
The empty, mismatched buildings off South Main Street that are the Waterbury State Office Complex could be a bustling neighborhood, with shops, housing and nightlife. That is the vision of the doers and dreamers who responded to the state’s call for ideas on what to do next with the flooded 100-acre campus. Three firms are [...]
BURLINGTON, Vt – To help entire communities recover from Tropical Storm Irene’s flooding, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Vermont Emergency Management are working to make sure people with disabilities and those with access and functional needs have equal access to disaster assistance programs. “We are committed to making the process of recovery available equally [...]
After leaving her job at an adult club this July, the 28-year-old Woods has floated from motel rooms to storage units, living on Social Security disability insurance derived through her diagnoses of major depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. She wants a regular job and plans to someday attend beauty school. “I have no confidence that [...]
FEMA and the Vermont Center for Independent Living would appreciate your continued participation in the conference calls to discuss the impact of Tropical Storm Irene on individuals with disabilities and identified needs or concerns within the community. The next two conference calls will be held on: Friday, September 16th at 10am. The conference call number [...]
