Deaf Visor Card Visor Cards Help People Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communicate with Law Enforcement The visor card seeks to help people who are deaf or hard of hearing communicate with police officers during a traffic stop or road emergency. The cards clearly state, “I am deaf or hard of hearing. This […]
Blue Envelope Program The Blue Envelope Program is for Vermont drivers on the autism spectrum. It aims to make routine traffic stop interactions easier. Similar programs exist in Massachusetts and Arizona. Vermont’s Blue Envelope program emerged from these two other state programs. We worked with the University of Vermont Autism Collaborative to develop this program. The Blue Envelope Program helps […]
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ADA / VT Law ADA Law Regarding Employment of People with Disabilities The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to companies with 15 or more employees. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is responsible for administering and enforcing the law. ADA defines disability. A person must meet one of three criteria: Have a physical or mental […]