VermontVermont House affirms residents can communicate with chosen supports
The adopted House resolution affirms that all Vermonters can communicate and should receive effective communication resources of their choice.
What it does
The House affirms that all Vermonters can communicate and should receive effective resources of their choice. The resolution states the House’s position; it does not set out funding or enforcement.
Argument forRecognizing people as able to communicate could encourage families and service providers to offer supports that help them take part in daily life.
Argument againstBecause the resolution names no funding or enforcement, people who need communication supports may not receive the resources it affirms they should have.
More detail
The adopted House resolution affirms that Vermonters are competent to communicate and should receive effective resources of their choice. The statement covers all Vermonters, including people who use alternative ways to communicate.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 8AdoptedLatest
- May 8Rep. Wood of Waterbury spoke for the Committee on Human Services
- May 8Action Calendar: On Action Calendar pursuant to Rule 52
- May 7Read and placed on Calendar for Action pursuant to Rule 52Introduced
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