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An Official Vermont Government Website State of Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council Menu Get Involved Get Involved Home Become a Member Be Alerted to Current Events Follow VTDDC on Social Media Learn About Learn About Home What Drives VTDDC Hiring Vermonters with Disabilities Current Council Projects People-first Language Inclusive Health Care Partner Organizations Partner Organizations Home AIDD NACDD HomePlan and Projects Outreach and Community Announcements Contact Us Search Submit Vermonters represent their community Self-advocates, family members, and agency represenatives work together to encourage systems change. Get ready for the Vermont Leadership Series Applications may not yet be available for this upcoming training, but that won’t keep you from reading about it! Projects that reach Vermonters all over the state See what VTDDC and grantees are doing to make a difference, and check back often for new opportunities. Previous Pause Next 1 of 3 HomePlan and Projects Outreach and Community Announcements Contact Us The Mission of the Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council is to help build connections and supports that bring people with developmental disabilities and their families into the heart of Vermont communities. We believe that... With opportunities, people grow and share their talents. Communities are stronger when everyone has a voice. The humanity that we share is more important than our differences. WHAT IS A Developmental Disability? Under federal law, a developmental disability is defined as a severe, often lifelong disability that affects people before they reach age 22 and substantially limits functioning ability in three or more life activities such as self-care, receptive and expressive language, learning, mobility, self-direction, independent living, and employability.” An individual from birth to age nine who has a substantial developmental delay or specific congenital or acquired condition, may be considered to have a developmental disability without meeting three or more of these criteria if the individual, without services and supports, has a high probability of meeting those criteria later in life. VTDDC’s mission includes any Vermonter who experiences a developmental disability that meets this description, and their family members, regardless of whether or not they receive certain types of services and supports. Events June 3, 2024 Executive Committee Meeting June 27, 2024 Quarterly Meeting August 5, 2024 Executive Committee Meeting September 9, 2024 Executive Committee Meeting September 26, 2024 Quarterly Meeting Latest News March 13, 2023 VTDDC releases NEW Housing Report February 16, 2023 Story Tellers Wanted! February 2, 2023 VTDDC needs members like you! View More News Subscribe to our Newsletter for direct news on disability rights, inclusion, and opportunities for advocacy. VT Developmental Disabilities Council 100 State Street, Suite 342 Montpelier, VT 05633-0206 Phone: 1-802-828-1310 Email: vtddc@vermont.gov Per the Pubilc Records Law you may request public information from Kirsten Murphy , Executive Director, at any time. Visit the Agency of Administration’s website to learn more. Advocate. We’re passionate about systems change and long-term solutions. VTDDC is a part of a powerful network of state councils created by federal law. Nothing , without us. Change. We invest our resources for positive outcomes. Every five years VTDDC plans how its federal funds will be used to improve the lives of those with developmental disabilities. Join. Apply to become a Council member. Self-advocates and family members represent all regions of the State. They are a diverse group with different lived experiences of disability. Return to top The Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $527,570 with 100% funding by ACL/HHS. Council efforts are those of the grantee and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government. Copyright © 2024 State of Vermont All rights reserved. | Policies Accessibility Policy Privacy Policy Feedback...