Public Notices and Hearings
Developmental Disabilities Services Public Comment Period
Vermont State System of Care Plan for Developmental Disabilities Services FY23-25 Public Hearings
Vermont Action Plan for Aging Well Listening Sessions
Public Comment Period
for
Disability Services - Developmental Services
Public Comment Period: Closes at 4:30 pm on October 28, 2022
The purpose of this rule is to fulfill the requirements of the Developmental Disabilities Act (DD Act), to include specific details for its implementation. The effective date of the last adopted rule was October 1, 2017. Since then, 2022 Acts and Resolves No. 186 eliminated the requirement in 18 V.S.A. § 8725 that certain categories of the Developmental Services System of Care Plan be adopted by rule. Further, the federal rules relating to Medicaid grievances and appeals have been amended. Finally, the Vermont Supreme Court's decision in In re: R.R., 2019 VT 31, requires that the Standard Error of Measurement (SEM) for IQ tests, including IQ scores of 75 or below, be considered when determining eligibility for services. The proposed language includes IQ scores of 75 or below when accounting for the SEM. Other amendments to the rule include formatting, as well as updates to align with current practice in the administration of the Developmental Services program.
Public Hearing # 1: October 11, 2022, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Zoom Link for Public Hearing
Public Hearing # 2: Public Hearing #2: October 19, 2022, from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Zoom link for public hearing
Summary of Draft Proposed Changes to the DDSD Regulations
Disability Services-Developmental Services Proposed Filing
Disability Services - Developmental Services Proposed Rule - Annotated
Disability Services - Developmental Services Proposed Rule - Clean
Public Hearing
for
Vermont's State System of Care Plan for Developmental Disabilities Services
Public Comment Period Closes November 23, 2022
The Developmental Disabilities Services Division is renewing the Vermont State System of Care Plan for Developmental Disabilities Services for FY23-25. A draft of the Plan and a summary of the proposed changes are below. There will be two public hearings for stakeholders to provide their comments on the proposed changes. The Division will accept written comment as well until November 23, 2022.
Public Hearing: October 26, 2022: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Zoom link for Public Hearing
Vermont State System of Care Plan for Developmental Disabilities Services - DRAFT
Vermont State System of Care Plan for Developmental Disabilities Services - DRAFT with Track Changes
Summary of the Vermont State System of Care Plan for Developmental Disabilities Services
Vermont Action Plan for Aging Well Listening Sessions
Statewide Listening Sessions to Help Create the Vermont Action Plan for Aging Well
We want to hear from Vermonters about what living and aging in Vermont is like for you. We will discuss and answer questions about what works, what doesn’t, and what you wish to have to make Vermont the best state for growing older. All sessions are open to the public and light refreshments will be provided.
November 1st 10 am-12 pm in Burlington at the Heineberg Community Senior Center
November 9th 1-3 pm in Rutland at the Godnick Adult Center
November 10th 1-3 pm at the St. Johnsbury Community Hub
November 15th 1-3 pm at the Montpelier Senior Activity Center
November 16th 1-3 pm at the Brattleboro Senior Center
November 17th 6-7:30 pm Online- Zoom Link
Please contact Kerstin Hanson with questions or requests for accommodations at: Kerstin.hanson@vermont.gov.