/tags/disability Disability en-US ΏͺΤΖΜεΣύ Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:03:37 GMT /local-news/2025-03-11/vermonters-could-lose-medicare-telehealth-coverage-congress-doesnt-act-soon The current reimbursement mechanism under Medicare began during the pandemic. Congress extended that pandemic-era coverage once already, in December 2024, but that extension only lasts until March 31, 2025. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:03:37 GMT /local-news/2025-03-11/vermonters-could-lose-medicare-telehealth-coverage-congress-doesnt-act-soon Elodie Reed /local-news/2025-02-28/neurodivergent-vermonters-launch-fund-medicine-groceries-medicaid-cuts-loom Congressional Republicans voted Tuesday night for a House budget resolution that could reduce funding for the health insurance program for people with low incomes and people with disabilities, in order to pay for tax cuts and more military and immigration enforcement spending. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT /local-news/2025-02-28/neurodivergent-vermonters-launch-fund-medicine-groceries-medicaid-cuts-loom Elodie Reed /local-news/2024-11-15/advocates-recent-state-supreme-court-decision-victory-people-with-disabilities The Human Rights Commission filed a discrimination suit after the town of St. Johnsbury denied a zoning variance brought by a family trying to make their home more accessible during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 22:03:01 GMT /local-news/2024-11-15/advocates-recent-state-supreme-court-decision-victory-people-with-disabilities Mary Williams Engisch, Adiah Gholston /local-news/2024-09-27/disability-advocates-montpelier-community-care-voting-access-housing Vermont advocates also hoped to encourage people to participate in the upcoming general election. Fri, 27 Sep 2024 20:50:42 GMT /local-news/2024-09-27/disability-advocates-montpelier-community-care-voting-access-housing Adiah Gholston, Zoe McDonald /show/vermont-edition/2024-09-18/adapting-to-life-after-a-spinal-cord-injury People who have experienced life-changing injuries share their stories and discuss the legal protections available to people with disabilities. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:01:38 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2024-09-18/adapting-to-life-after-a-spinal-cord-injury Mikaela Lefrak, Adiah Gholston, Daniela Fierro /local-news/2024-08-29/vermont-dmv-launches-blue-envelope-program-assist-autistic-drivers The Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles recently unveiled the Blue Envelope Program. The program intends to make routine traffic stop interactions between drivers on the autism spectrum and law enforcement officers easier. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:00:00 GMT /local-news/2024-08-29/vermont-dmv-launches-blue-envelope-program-assist-autistic-drivers Jenn Jarecki, Nathaniel Wilson /local-news/2024-08-12/this-new-trail-network-first-vermont-fully-accessible-adaptive-mountain-bikes Nestled in the Green Mountains, the Driving Range features 4 miles of gnarly climbs, twisting curves and adrenaline-pumping drops. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 09:00:00 GMT /local-news/2024-08-12/this-new-trail-network-first-vermont-fully-accessible-adaptive-mountain-bikes Elodie Reed /local-news/2024-06-28/new-tactile-sign-on-burlingtons-waterfront-aims-to-improve-accessibility A new sign that showcases Burlington's waterfront was unveiled this week. It was created specifically to improve accessibility for those who are blind or visually impaired. It is the first in Vermont's Queen City, according to organizers. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 22:25:03 GMT /local-news/2024-06-28/new-tactile-sign-on-burlingtons-waterfront-aims-to-improve-accessibility Mary Williams Engisch /local-news/2024-05-14/inclusive-arts-summit-discusses-rest-fostering-creativity This year's Arts Access Summit, presented by Inclusive Arts Vermont, hones in on the topic of rest in the disabled arts community. Tue, 14 May 2024 09:00:00 GMT /local-news/2024-05-14/inclusive-arts-summit-discusses-rest-fostering-creativity Mary Williams Engisch, Adiah Gholston /local-news/2024-04-03/how-to-enjoy-the-eclipse-if-youre-blind-some-vermonters-will-listen A small, hand-held device developed at Harvard University in 2017 converts changes in light into sound. Some Vermonters will use the LightSound during the Great American Eclipse on Monday. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 14:58:28 GMT /local-news/2024-04-03/how-to-enjoy-the-eclipse-if-youre-blind-some-vermonters-will-listen Mary Williams Engisch