Founded in Vermont in 1986 by Dave Garbose, Newspeak Communications has been a assisting children and adults in improving their ability to communicate since that time.  Dave has achieved the following qualifications: Certified as a Speech Language Pathologist… Read More

Assistive Technology is "Any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities". When… Read More

Our organization serves over half a million residents in NH and VT and covers nearly 40% of the state's geographic territory. Unifying the already closely integrated United Ways was a logical step in creating various efficiencies that will improve program… Read More

  "The Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (VABVI), a non-profit organization founded in 1926, is the only private agency to offer free training, services and support to visually impaired Vermonters. Each year we serve hundreds of… Read More

Agency of Human Services Work is central to adult life. Work defines us, giving us purpose, independence, and community. Disability affects all of us eventually – whether we're born with it; experience disability through illness, accident, or aging; or… Read More

WIC is a nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children eat well, learn about nutrition and stay healthy. WIC is the “Federal Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children.” Our goal is to improve… Read More

Diana Johnson – Director of Early Education & Care Building Positive Life Skills to Prepare Children and Families for Success is more than our mission. It is a source of great pride for the Vermont Achievement Center. Since 1937, VAC has offered innovative… Read More

Kate Nicolet – Director of Adult Education The name Learning Works has been adopted to describe Vermont’s Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) system. Learning Works is the AEL team at the department and the direct service providers holding grants or contracts… Read More

Joanne Godek – Director of Educational Support Systems The South Burlington School District has received national recognition for quality and is noted for the excellent work of our faculty and students. Elementary programs are developmental with an emphasis… Read More

Centerpoint is a unique collaboration between three of Vermont’s premier youth and family serving organizations – NFI Vermont, HowardCenter, and Matrix Health Systems.   In 1995, these three organizations came together, recognizing the intensive and growing… Read More