# Disabilities Discrimination Help Resources - Vermont ## National Resources - **Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-514-0301 (Voice) | 1-800-514-0383 (TTY) - **Website:** [https://www.ada.gov](https://www.ada.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Guidance on rights under the ADA, complaint processes, and accommodations. - **Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF):** - **Phone:** (510) 644-2555 - **Website:** [https://dredf.org/](https://dredf.org/) - **Description:** Advocacy, legal education, and support for disability rights. ## Statewide Disability Advocacy Services - **Disability Rights Vermont (DRVT):** - **Phone:** 1-800-834-7890 - **Website:** [https://www.disabilityrightsvt.org/](https://www.disabilityrightsvt.org/) - **Office Locations:** Montpelier, VT - **Services Provided:** Legal representation for discrimination cases, advocacy for workplace and public accommodations, and investigations into abuse or neglect. - **Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL):** - **Phone:** 1-800-639-1522 - **Website:** [https://vcil.org/](https://vcil.org/) - **Services Provided:** Peer advocacy, help with disability benefits, and guidance on workplace or housing accommodations. ## Regional Disability Advocacy Services ### Burlington - **Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) - Disability Advocacy Program:** - **Phone:** 802-862-2771 - **Website:** [https://www.cvoeo.org/](https://www.cvoeo.org/) - **Office Location:** 255 South Champlain Street, Burlington, VT 05401 - **Specialized Services:** Support with housing discrimination, workplace accommodations, and educational advocacy. ### Rutland - **Vermont Legal Aid – Disability Law Project:** - **Phone:** 1-800-889-2047 - **Website:** [https://vtlegalaid.org/disability-law-project](https://vtlegalaid.org/disability-law-project) - **Office Location:** 57 North Main Street, Rutland, VT 05701 - **Specialized Services:** Legal assistance for disability rights violations and guidance on filing discrimination complaints. ## Reporting Disabilities Discrimination - **Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC):** - **Phone:** 1-800-669-4000 (Voice) | 1-800-669-6820 (TTY) - **Website:** [https://www.eeoc.gov](https://www.eeoc.gov/) - **How to File a Complaint:** Complaints can be filed online or at the EEOC's Boston Field Office. - **Vermont Human Rights Commission (VHRC):** - **Phone:** 802-828-2480 - **Website:** [https://hrc.vermont.gov/](https://hrc.vermont.gov/) - **How to File a Complaint:** Complaints can be filed online, via mail, or by contacting the commission directly. ## Online Resources - **Vermont Law Help - Disability Rights Section:** - **Website:** [https://vtlawhelp.org/](https://vtlawhelp.org/) - **Features:** Guides on disability rights, legal self-help tools, and links to local support organizations. ## Educational and Supportive Programs - **Green Mountain Self-Advocates (GMSA):** - **Website:** [https://www.gmsavt.org/](https://www.gmsavt.org/) - **Description:** Peer-led advocacy and education for individuals with disabilities, offering workshops and support groups. ## Other Resources - **Vermont Assistive Technology Program:** - **Phone:** 1-800-750-6355 - **Website:** [https://atp.vermont.gov/](https://atp.vermont.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Access to assistive technology, training, and support for accommodations. --- _Updated as of January 4, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact Disability Rights Vermont at 1-800-834-7890 or visit [https://www.disabilityrightsvt.org/](https://www.disabilityrightsvt.org/)._