Vermont Human Rights Commission calls for 23 new policy recommendations focused on civil rights

The Vermont Human Rights Commission is calling on lawmakers to prioritize new legislation, with a focus on civil rights, this ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Vermont is the only state that treats mental and physical disability claims the same. Why don't we?

Only one state has disability coverage parity, in which mental health conditions are covered in the same way as physical health conditions: Vermont. In the other 49 states, long-term disability ...
VTDigger

Number of Vermont students with disabilities is on the rise, despite declining overall enrollment

The percentage of students with disabilities in Vermont’s education system is on the rise, while many school districts lack the capacity to meet their needs, according to a new report released this ...
VTDigger

Recruiting workers with disabilities strengthens Vermont’s economy

Local communities – and economies – are strongest and healthiest when all resources are recognized, valued, and utilized. Vermont has learned that over the years through the many and growing ...