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Green Mountain Self-Advocates is a disability rights organization based in Montpelier, VT, dedicated to empowering Vermonters with developmental disabilities to speak up for themselves and others. Through their various projects, partnerships, and position statements, GMSA works towards creating a more inclusive society and providing resources and support to individuals with disabilities. Generated from the website

The Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights (VCDR) is an organization committed to promoting the human and civil rights of individuals with disabilities, emphasizing their full integration into community life and the political landscape. The coalition's core principles advocate for the naturalness of disability, the importance of community, self-determination, and dignity for all individuals, while opposing forced treatment. VCDR actively engages in legislative advocacy by providing weekly updates on disability rights-related bills in the Vermont Legislature, ensuring that the voices and needs of the disability community are heard. Through collaborative efforts, VCDR strives to advance equity, access, and justice for people with disabilities across the state. Generated from the website

The Vermont Communication Support Project (VCSP), administered by Disability Rights Vermont, recruits, trains, and certifies Communication Support Specialists (CSS) to assist individuals with disabilities during court and administrative proceedings. Offering specialized communication accommodations, VCSP ensures equal access to the system of justice and state services, marking it as the first program of its kind in the nation. VCSP serves individuals involved in civil, family, probate, and small claims court cases, as well as administrative meetings, but does not provide services for criminal court matters. By addressing communication barriers, VCSP enhances participants' understanding and navigation of the legal system while respecting their civil rights and promoting fairness within judicial processes. Generated from the website