Career Counseling for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

HireAbility Vermont offers career support for Vermonters who are deaf or hard of hearing. Counselors are fluent in American Sign Language.

Counselors can help you with:

Career counseling and planning
Finding training programs that meet your goals
Assistive technology and workplace accomodations
Job search support, including work placements
Support once you start working

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Assistive Technology Program

The Vermont Assistive Technology Program (VATP) helps people with disabilities of all ages find tools to overcome barriers at school, home, and work.

VATP allows you to try out tools at centers throughout the state. Equipment is also free to borrow for 30 days.

Regional Tryout Centers are located in Burlington and Waterbury, with a center in Southern Vermont available by appointment only.

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Living with Disability Career Support

HireAbility Vermont is an employment and career development resource for Vermonters living with a disability. You can work with a counselor to help you with any aspect of your job or career journey. The staff can give you support with:

Assistive technology for anyone living with a disability
Benefits counseling so you can access your Social Security benefits
Planning your path to employment after release from a jail
Finding a job as a mature worker
Trying out a new employer in a safe environment
Counseling for people with deaf gain
Planning after high school
Job support

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