At each month’s “all-staff” meeting we announce a list of CCS staff members “caught in the act” of being extraordinary during the prior month. The best part of the recognition is that ir comes from colleagues! Even though most of...

The latest issue of DIY (Do It Yourself) Newsletter is available. Download the full pdf here!...

The Coronavirus or COVID-19 is changing our lives in many ways for a while. As of March 9, 2020, Green Mountain Self-Advocates has been co-hosting 3 zoom meetings a week. In response to our conversations we have created this toolkit...

Celebrate our own Judy Ververs, Vermont DSP of the Year, and her colleagues nationwide (including National DSP of the Year Eligio Velassquez of New Mexico). On Wed., May 6th from 4 to 5:30 p.m., ANCOR (the American Network of Community...

CCS seeks a Service Coordinator to provide case management for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a team-oriented position, and demonstrates both leadership and a strong desire to improve the lives of others. See...

WE HAVE A WINNER! CCS is honored and proud to announce that ANCOR, the American Network of Community Options and Resources, named our own Judy Ververs the Vermont Direct Support Professional (DSP) of the Year! In announcing Judy’s award, ANCOR...

Life has changed dramatically in the past few weeks, but Vermont’s designated and specialized service agencies are still here to help.  Vermont Care Partners (VCP) agencies are now meeting the mental health, substance use disorder and developmental services needs of Vermonters...

CCS staff is on the front lines during the COVID-19 health crisis, designated “Essential Healthcare Providers.” While as many supports as possible are delivered remotely, CCS provides personal safety kits and Personal Protective Equipment when in-person supports are required to...

While she came aboard just before the current health crisis hit, CCS officially welcomes Emily Posner to its Direct Support Professionals team. “I see this as an opportunity to work for social justice and inclusion,” Emily said. “I have never...

APSE is calling on the nation’s governors to declare Direct Support Professional “essential staff” during this public health crisis. The statement says, in part, “Job Coaches and other Direct Support Professionals are essential to ensuring the safety and health of...