Project Description:
The Vermont Department of Health funds a nutritionist through the Center on Disability and Community Inclusion to provide statewide training, technical assistance and services to persons with disabilities and their families. Partially focused upon the needs addressed through IDEA, Part C - Infants and Toddlers Program, the nutritionist supports families and children with disabilities. The individual employed in this position by CDCI is herself the parent of a child with severe disabilities.
The Continence Project was established in response to a growing number of children being sent out of state to learn bathroom skills. It became obvious that many children with developmental disabilities were entering (and exiting) school in diapers and that schools, agencies, parents and other team members needed information and support around this very personal issue.
Our Services include:
? Information collection and dissemination
? Providing technical assistance to teams and families
? Providing general training and support to schools, agencies and others
? Promoting interagency collaboration and establishing continence as a statewide goal.
All of our services are free of charge and the referral/ intake process is quick and painless.
The Continence Project is an interagency grant and Medicaid funded project. The Advisory Committee is comprised of representatives from funding agencies, including the Department of Education, the Department of Developmental and Mental Health Services, the Department of Health, and CDCI.
Keyword(s):
nutrition, continence
Core Function(s):
Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Continuing Education/Community Training
Area of Emphasis
Child Care-Related Activities, Health-Related Activities
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
