Disability Innovation Fund Grant

Vermont Pathways to Partnerships

Vermont P2P builds supportive partnerships with youth, families, and professionals to enhance a successful transition from school to adulthood by providing access to information and statewide resources.
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Disability Innovation Fund Grant

Vermont Pathways to Partnerships

Two young boys, one using a wheelchair, the other using crutches - representing Vermont Pathways to Partnerships' supportive approach to transition"
Vermont P2P builds supportive partnerships with youth, families, and professionals to enhance a successful transition from school to adulthood by providing access to information and statewide resources.
Get Started
Learn More

Get Started

VTP2P is a new, innovative project helping young people with disabilities achieve success and reach their goals after high school. VTP2P creates lasting partnerships and inspiring training opportunities for students, families, and schools.
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Vermont was one of 20 states chosen to receive a Federal grant from the U.S. Department of Rehabilitation Services Administration to help young people with disabilities succeed and thrive after leaving high school by helping them learn independent living skills, secure jobs, and get involved in their communities.
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Families

Resources for families and guardians to support youth in gaining the skills necessary for a successful transition to adult life.

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Youth

Resources for youth to support in their transition to adult life.

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Professionals

Resources for professionals to support youth in gaining the skills necessary for a successful transition to adult life.

P2P Program Sign-up and Benefits:

A new, innovative project is helping young people with disabilities achieve remarkable success and reach their goals after high school. The VT P2P program creates lasting partnerships and offers inspiring training opportunities for students, families, and schools.
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Once students enroll in the VT P2P program:

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Ready to Live

Skills for Everyday Life

Get ready to take control of your daily life. Learn practical skills like cooking, budgeting, transportation, and managing your personal space so you can live independently and confidently. We’ll help you build the tools to make daily living easier and more enjoyable.

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Ignite Your Voice

Empower Your Voice

Your voice is powerful! Learn how to stand up for yourself, make choices, and advocate for your needs in school, work, and life. We’ll help you become confident in speaking up and leading your own journey.

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Start Your Career

Launch Your Career

Jumpstart your journey into the workforce. We’ll guide you through job searching, resume writing, interviewing, and workplace skills, helping you find and succeed in a job you love.

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Explore Learning

Pursue Your Education Goals

Take your education further with support on exploring college, vocational training, and certifications. We’ll help you find the right path, apply, and prepare for success in whatever learning journey you choose.

Vermont Pathways to Partnerships (P2P) Goals

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Establish Partnerships and High-Performing Systems of Support

Center Leadership, Advocacy, and Engagement of Individuals with Disabilities and Their Families

Enhance Outcomes for Youth with Disabilities.

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Ready to Enroll?

  1. A family member, guardian, or independent student should request an enrollment form from the school’s support team or the P2P Transition Coordinator (TC).
  2. Return the completed enrollment form.
  3. The student is now officially enrolled!
  4. Consider completing the survey to help future students; however, completing the survey is not a requirement for participation in P2P.
  5. The parent or guardian, along with the student, will determine transition goals and create meaningful connections with VT partners in areas such as self-advocacy,independent living, work-based learning, and mentoring.
Find out if your school participates in the P2P project!
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