Vermont Early Mobility Project
Project Description:
The VT Early Mobility Project provides a means for families and teams to explore and have access to early mobility options with their very young children. The Early Mobility Project is a project of UVMs Center on Disability and Community Inclusion with funding support from the Vermont Child Health Improvement Program (VCHIP) through the University of Vermont Medical Center.
Our Vision
All children learn from being able to move and be included within their home, school, and community. Having a way to move by themselves increases a childs visual skills, cognitive and sensory-motor development, social and play opportunities. Movement also gives children the ability to explore and learn by making choices for themselves. Very young children with complex physical and medical needs often have few options for independent movement. We believe that current research, information, and support should be available to all families and teams in VT who would like to explore mobility options for their young children.
Our Mission
The Early Mobility Project provides a means for families and teams to explore and have access to early mobility options with their very young children. Our mission is to identify and work with local teams to create an inventory of adapted mobility devices, customize them for the specific needs of young children with intensive needs, and make them available to children in all areas of Vermont.
Keyword(s):
Early Mobility
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Continuing Education/Community Training
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
