Vermont

Vermont's goals, among others, include developing strategies to increase statewide communication and provide professional development designed to improve the capacity of LEAs to: understand the provisions of Section 300.172 of Part B of IDEA 2004; identify students with print disabilities; determine which specialized formats and technology tools are appropriate for students with print disabilities; and acquire specialized formats and supporting tools to students with print disabilities.

In addition we are working on the creation of an integrated system that coordinates NIMAC-related requests with activities that benefit children with disabilities who do not meet the NIMAC eligibility requirements building upon existing state programs and systems; the development of data management and tracking systems for managing NIMAS files and ensuring delivery of educational materials in accessible formats, and the reconciliation conflicting State and Federal statutory, regulatory and policy provisions related to procurement of accessible educational materials and file formats.

AIM State Project Co-Directors

Michael Ferguson
VT Department of Education
120 State Street
Montpelier, VT, O5620
Telephone: 802-828-5110
Fax: 802-828-0527
Email: Michael.Ferguson@state.vt.us

Marie MacLeod
Center on Disability and Community Inclusion
University of Vermont, 3rd Floor Mann Hall
Burlington, VT, 05405
Telephone: 802-656-0384
Fax: 802-862-1121
Email: Marie.MacLeod@uvm.edu

Textbook Acquisition

Vermont is an "open territory" state with no centralized textbook acquisition. The selection and purchase of textbooks and instructional materials is a local district activity.

Policy Positions & Documents

Current Laws

Vermont Special Education Rules and Regulations: http://education.vermont.gov/new/html/mainlaws.html

Proposed Laws

There are no proposed laws at this time.

Coordinate with NIMAC?

Yes

NIMAC Authorized User(s):

Vermont Association For Blind and Visually Impaired
http://www.vabvi.org

Definition of "Timely Manner"

Vermont defines timley manner to be at the same time as other children get their textbooks and materials.

Parent Information & Advocacy Resources

Vermont Parent Information Center
600 Blair Park Road, Suite 301
Williston, VT 05495-7589
By Phone: (802) 876-5315 or (800) 639-7170

Do you have questions about how to obtain Accessible Instructional Materials?: Get them answered!
Email: TRIPSCY@uvm.edu with AIM in the subject line

Web Links

NIMAS
http://nimas.cast.org/

Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
http://www.vabvi.org

The Center on Disability and Community Inclusion the University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
http://www.uvm.edu/~cdci/

TRIPSCY- Training and Resources for Interdisciplinary Professionals Serving Children and Youth
http://www.uvm.edu/~cdci/tripscy

CAST- Center for Applied Special Technology
http://www.cast.org/