3rd Annual Youth Summit Driven for Youth by Youth

Organized by the Youth Advocacy Council: Youth and young adults with disabilities, ages 14 to 25, who connect with other students in Vermont, advocate for youth resources, and lead while providing community service. The Youth Summit is specifically for youth and young adults, and those supporting youth in achieving their hopes and dreams are also welcome. The maximum attendance is 175… Continue Reading 3rd Annual Youth Summit Driven for Youth by Youth

The Three States Creative Expression

Are you a youth with disabilities or with special needs who is a fashionista, dancer, poet, singer, drummer, guitarist, photographer, violinists, etc.? Join the youth in these three States (New Hampshire, Vermont and Connecticut) to exhibit/show off your talent. Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEucuyuqj4oHtWmxF4fptTzQe6v3zCeSLsN To request interpreters please contact Sefakor: sefakor@vcil.org or 802-861-2896 by Tuesday, June 1.

Youth Advocacy Summer Book Club

We would like to start a book club with "Rolling Warrior," the latest book from rock star disability advocate Judy Heumann.  (This book was edited and produced in collaboration with young people ages 8-17.) We want to make sure that this is a successful endeavor, so we are reaching out to you with the five questions below to assure that the… Continue Reading Youth Advocacy Summer Book Club

Accessible Halloween

Vermont Center for Independent Living 11 East State Street, Montpelier, VT, United States

Come to VCIL Montpelier for accessible trick-or-treating, sensory-friendly activities and fun! ASL interpreters available upon request; email nick@vcil.org by October 24th.

6th Annual Youth Summit

Organized by the Youth Advocacy Council Transition, Accessibility, Community Throughout Vermont, youth and young adults with disabilities, ages 14 to 25, connect to advocate for youth resources, and lead while providing community service. At the Youth Summit, hear stories from the Youth Advocacy Council on self-advocacy and how to join the conversation to help effect change on pressing issues. Each year the… Continue Reading 6th Annual Youth Summit