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State of Vermont and partners building a new visionary plan: Age Strong Vermont, May 9, 2023

State regulators require shakeup for Green Mountain Support Services, March 14, 2023

New provider for disabled Vermonters after shakeup at Green Mountain Support Services, March 13, 2023

Lawmakers to consider giving vulnerable adults greater protection under the law, February 27, 2023

Vermont's adult protection law is poised for an overhaul - February 26, 2023

White Cane Awareness - October 17, 2022

Older Vermonters Will Benefit From Tax Relief Package - February 21, 2022

Grant Helps Vermont Farmers Deal with Mental Health - November 10, 2021

New Mural Spotlights Experience of Blind, Visually Impaired Vermonters - October 25, 2021

At-Home Caregiver Shortage Weighs on Upper Valley Families, Loved Ones - October 24, 2021

Blind Group Tours Downtown to Raise Awareness - October 15, 2021

Walkers Take to Main Street for White Cane Awareness Day - October 15, 2021

Youth with Disabilities Experience Better Outcomes Thanks to Vermont's Efforts to Advance Transition Services - September 22, 2021

Monica White To Lead The Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living - VtDigger, July 2, 2021

A State-Funded Program Recruits Caregivers to Eldercare Homes in COVID-19 Crisis - Sevendays, January 27, 2021

The State's Rapid Response Team is Fighting Covid in Elder Care Facilities - VtDigger, December 18, 2020

A New Wave of Outbreaks in Eldercare Homes Is Worst Than The First - Seven Days, December 16, 2020

Seniors Manage Isolation During Pandemic; For Vulnerable Seniors, Reopening Doesn't End Isolation

Creating a Culture of Coordinated Support: Vermont's Successful Transitions Program - University of Minnesota - Institute on Community Integration, January 27, 2020

Reporter Debrief: Diving Into the Database Behind The "Worse For Care" Investigation - VPR, December 18, 2019

Eldercare is Becoming Big Business in Vermont. Seniors Don't Always Come First - Seven Days, December 18, 2019

Elder Abuse and Neglect Is a Well-Kept Secret in Vermont - Seven Days, December 11, 2019

When Eldercare Homes Flout Rules, Managers Aren't Held Responsible - Seven Days, December 11, 2019

What the VPR/"Seven Days' Investigation Reveals About Vermont's Eldercare Facilities - VPR, December 9, 2019

Lonely? You're Not Alone - VTDigger - December 9, 2019

Little Help: Low Pay, Tough Work and Turnover Bedevil Vermont's Eldercare Workforce - Seven Days - December 4, 2019

Officials Look to Transportation Solutions to Employ Those With Disabilities - VtDigger - December 3, 2019

Vermont Seniors Face High Rates of Financial Insecurity - VtDigger - December 2, 2019

Tech Tools For All - Times Argus - November 30, 2019

Safe Keeping? A Residence for Seniors Vexed Regulators for Years - Seven Days - November 27, 2019

'Worse For Care': When Elder Homes Stumble, Frail Vermonters Get Hurt - VPR - November 27, 2019

Older Workers on the Rise - Pew Trust - September 20, 2019

Developmental Services Payment Reform - VtDigger - September 15, 2019

Joint Fiscal Office Forecasts Fewer Students, More Retirees by 2030 - True North Reports - September 9, 2019

State Names Award for David Sagi - Rutland Herald - June 20, 2019

Disability Inclusive Employment: My Two Cents from the Green Mountain State - The Guardian - August 22, 2018

Video Series Educates Vermont Seniors About Scams - Times Argus - July 23, 2018

Aging in America Ranking - US News - Oct. 2017

Label Shopper Manager Exemplifies Spirit of ADA - Brattleboro Reformer (October 24, 2017)

Old Spokes Home Wins Award for Exceptional Hiring Practices - Seven Days (Oct 3, 2017)

State Honored for Access and Affordability for Aging Residents - Waterbury Record (Oct. 1, 2017)

Governor Declares March Senior Nutrition Month - VT Digger

"Inclusion Pays Off" - Supported Employment article in Minneapolis Star Nov 2015

"Experts Highlight a Growing Problem of Substance Abuse Among Older Vermonters" VPR November 2015