Resources For Policymakers

As a critical part of its advocacy role, VCDR serves as a "go to" resource for policymakers seeking information about many disability-related issues, positions, and priorities. In addition, we seek to increase direct communication between legislators and constituents with disabilities and their families.

The topics within this section are not intended to be exhaustive, but represent a sampling of the issues with which VCDR is currently engaged through work in its own committees, advocacy in the legislature, or representation on variety administrative task forces, advisory groups, or committees.

Resources are intended as educational tools and thus will change over time, so please check back often. Want to know more? We welcome your inquires.

• Our Board of Governors votes each November to adopt the VCDR Platform for the coming legislative session. Platform items are proposed by member organizations and occasionally, by VCDR committees.
  
  
• The Individual & Family Support page identifies the top 10 VCDR issues in this area.
  
  
• VCDR has identified Youth in Transition as a high priority for young adults with disabilities.
  
  
• VCDR's Education Committee has established a special subcommittee on Restrictive Behavioral Interventions in the schools.
  
  
• VCDR staff and members monitor the progress of the Futures Project and the status of the Vermont State Hospital (VSH).