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Elevating all abilities.

Everyone deserves to live their best life and to be treated equally with respect and dignity.

Kristi, Devyn and Tanya smiling at an Easterseals VT recruiting event.

Our Mission

We provide plans of care comprised of thoughtfully integrated services that help those with varied abilities live, learn, work, and play throughout their lifetimes.

8

service areas offering program and resources for children, young adults, adults, and seniors.

2,008

people served across 8 service areas in 2023 in Vermont.

$8,099,085

in free and reduced services in 2023 (including NH).

Services and Resources

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Our Programs

Child & Family Support Services

Easterseals VT empowers and assists parents and children to improve their lives. At the heart of all we do is our belief that families can, with sufficient assistance, address their challenges and create safety and well-being within their lives.

Otto holding his mom and dads hands walking in the grass.

Donate

Your generosity helps Easterseals VT provide help, hope and answers to people living with special needs and disabilities and the families who love them.

Gallery of photos taken from the 2023 Easterseals VT Over the Edge Event

Get Involved

With over 50 million Americans living with disabilities, our work is far from complete. We encourage you to help us call attention to the experience of people with disabilities, and to raise awareness of and advocate for the services they need to live, learn, work and play in their communities.

July 20, 2024 | 10:00 am

Over the Edge

455 North Main Street, Barre, VT

By supporting Over the Edge this year, you will be providing Easterseals VT with the opportunity to continue their work towards their mission to support our VT children and their families.

News and Stories

  • Pictured is the Over the Edge “rooftop team” at the end of the event after 31 people rappelled 11 stories

    July 24, 2024 | Press Release

    REACHING NEW HEIGHTS TO STRENGTHEN VERMONT FAMILIES

    On Saturday, July 20 a crowd gathered around the North Barre Manor, one of the tallest buildings in the state, to watch 31 brave participants rappel for Vermont neighbors. Over the Edge is Easterseals VT’s annual fundraising event, where participants raise a minimum of $1,000 in support of Easterseals VT’s programs and services.

  • July 24, 2024 | Media Mentions

    Over the Edge

  • July 23, 2024 | Stories

    Compass Points the Way for a Brighter Future

    Dakota was first referred to Easterseals VT’s Compass program last summer by his advisor at Vermont Adult Learning when he stopped taking classes to pursue his high school diploma. Faced with an unstable living situation and no employment or identification, he needed extra support to achieve his goals.

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Together, we are building a strong and unified community of care that creates opportunities and offers equitable access to services for thousands of individuals and families.