{"id":380,"date":"2024-08-06T22:10:02","date_gmt":"2024-08-06T22:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdci.w3.uvm.edu\/blog\/?page_id=380"},"modified":"2026-04-02T10:44:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T14:44:03","slug":"vermont-early-mobility","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cdci.w3.uvm.edu\/blog\/services\/completed-cdci-projects\/vermont-early-mobility\/","title":{"rendered":"Vermont Early Mobility"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"featured-cta-block d-flex uvm-block wp-full-width bg-gray\" id=\"CTA\">\n  <div class=\"container-fluid\">\n    <div class=\"row overview-columns align-items-center\">\n      <div class=\"col-12 col-md-6 details\">\n        <p class=\"overline\">About<\/p>        <h2 class=\"h3\">Helping teams create independent movement options for children with complex developmental needs. <\/h2>        <h3>Our goal is to introduce independent movement options for children through the use of power &#8211; but what does that mean?<\/h3>\n<p>Powered mobility can be defined as anything from modifying a child\u2019s ride on toy car to designing a personalized power wheelchair for someone. When we think about giving a child the option of power, we are giving them opportunity to move and explore and learn and participate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This project ended in 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Although our projected ended, we believe that research and information should be available to all Vermont families and teams who would like to explore mobility options for young children.\u00a0 Online resources will continue to be available at <a href=\"https:\/\/cdci.w3.uvm.edu\/blog\/earlymobilityresources\/\">Early Mobility Resources<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n                <ul class=\"buttons-list\">\n                      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdci.w3.uvm.edu\/blog\/earlymobilityresources\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-primary\">Early Mobility Resources<\/a><\/li>\n                  <\/ul>\n              <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"col-12 col-md-6 media\">\n        <figure>\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdci.w3.uvm.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_0032-750x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-three-two-md size-three-two-md\" alt=\"Young child wearing red winter coat and sunglasses controls a powered wheel chair with adapted PVC pipe frame around it.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdci.w3.uvm.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_0032-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cdci.w3.uvm.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_0032-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdci.w3.uvm.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_0032-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdci.w3.uvm.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_0032-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdci.w3.uvm.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_0032-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdci.w3.uvm.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_0032-2048x1362.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdci.w3.uvm.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_0032-1500x1000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cdci.w3.uvm.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_0032-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/cdci.w3.uvm.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_0032-1000x665.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdci.w3.uvm.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_0032-400x266.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>        <\/figure>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What is the Vermont Early Mobility Project?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RDrKpDB4mcg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vermont Early Mobility Image Showcase<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Vermont Early Mobility 2023 Showcase\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rMQd-EwJGx0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>&#8220;Our experience with the Vermont Early Mobility program was very positive.\u00a0Their expertise and thoroughness was evident from the very beginning and their insightfulness was eye opening to us.\u00a0 They were knowledgeable about all facets of the project &#8211; understanding what our son&#8217;s abilities were and how that translated into making the vehicle functional for him while also ensuring the safety and supports necessary for his enjoyment.<\/p><cite>&#8211; Parent<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>&#8220;Their expertise, guidance, and insight into the world of mobility &#8211; specifically for young children &#8211; was invaluable towards making the project a success. 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