PedsProVT offers ongoing access to training and workshops based on the needs of pediatric professionals in Vermont.
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PAST WORKSHOPS
Act Early & Grow early childhood presentation
Janet Kilburn, MCH Early Childhood Director and CDC Act Early Ambassador to Vermont, gives an overview of how to use the CDCI’s developmental milestone checklists to engage parents in monitoring their children’s development.
Switches 101: Switches As Assistive Technology
Switch Access 101: considering switches as assistive technology, with Tracy Roux and Quinby McLellan, from the Vermont Assistive Technology Program.
This webinar covers the basics of what to think about when considering how a switch can be used as assistive technology with a person with a disability. It is geared for pediatric professionals.
May 13, 2020 PEDS PRO Open Forum
This open forum took place May 13, 2020, and is moderated by Chayah Lichtig.
April 20, 2020 TRIPSCY Open Forum
This is a recorded open forum from April 20, 2020, where experts discussed transitioning to adult services and employment, and skills and transition strategies for students with disabilities. Featuring Helene Gallagher, Deb Sharpe, Tammy Willey, Heather Blackburn, and Sandra Casavant.
Green Mountain Disability Stories: Michael Shor with Adrienne Miao
In this episode of our podcast, CDCI Community Services Coordinator Adrienne Miao connects with Michael Shor. Shor is a psychotherapist, a person on the autism spectrum, and a member of the CDCI Community Advisory Council.
Green Mountain Disability Stories: David Frye with Adrienne Miao
David Frye is a gay Vermonter with disabilities. In this episode, he shares some of the struggles he’s gone through to find long-term employment and sustainable housing, as well as the strategies he’s used to be successful. From his childhood in rural Barnet, Vermont, to hosting his own public access show, “Prideability”, David shares his journey, and his advice to other people with disabilities.
Green Mountain Disability Stories: Mary Anne Lewis with Adrienne Miao
In this episode of Green Mountain Disability Stories, occupational therapist Adrienne Miao interviews occupational therapist Mary Anne Lewis. Mary Anne is also mom to Patrick, Desirée, and Dustin. Patrick is a Vermonter living with cerebral palsy and blindness, and as his mom, Mary Anne helps Patrick run his own successful business while she and her husband run a bed-and-breakfast in Vermont. Mary Anne shares what she and her family have learned about moving to Vermont and joining a new school, the overlap between her occupational therapist and parent roles, and the fine art of shipping jars of dry goods.