Registration has opened for Vermont Family Network's Annual in-person Conference on Thursday, April 14th, from 9 am to 4:30 pm. Exhibits open at 8 am. Located at Delta Hotel by Marriott Burlington. VFN's goal is to bring inspiring speakers and practical information to families of children and youth with disabilities or special health needs and the professionals who serve them. Pete Wright, Esq. from Wrightslaw will focus on Spec. Educ. Law and Advocacy. This program should meet the needs of parents, educators, health care providers, advocates, and attorneys. It will focus on Spec. Ed. Law; Rights and Responsibilities; Tests and Measurements to Measure Progress and Regression; SMART Individual Education Plans (IEPs); and Intro to Tactics and Strategies for Effective Advocacy.

If you have questions, contact Rachel Boyers: 802-876-5315 or rachel.boyers@vtfn.org. For an agenda, CEUs, scholarships, and to register please visit https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/what-we-do/resources/annual-conference/.

- The Parent/Guardian Early Bird registration fee is $70 if you register through 2/15/22 and $80 after that date.
- The Professional Early Bird registration fee is $125 if you register through 2/15/22 and $150 after that date.

*The fee includes breakfast, lunch, and three hard copy books needed for the training. There will be the opportunity for parents to chat during lunch.

Many thanks to the Conference Sponsors!
• VT Department of Health - Children with Special Health Needs,
• Cynthia and Mack Gardner-Morse,
• VT Department of Disabilities,
• Aging and Independent Living – Division of Vocational Rehabilitation,
• VT Developmental Disabilities Council,
• University of VT Office of the Provost,
• University of VT Ctr. on Disability and Community Inclusion,
• Northwestern Counseling and Support Services,
• Howard Center