What We Do
Supports driven by the people we serve, based on their goals and dreams.
CCS provides a broad array of services with a personalized, community-based approach
The people we serve receive high-quality supports from our dedicated staff of Direct Support Professionals (DSP), based on a detailed Individual Service Agreement (ISA).
Employment & Education
Way2Work is CCS’ nationally-recognized employment continuum. Our flagship Adult Employment program helps people identify, obtain, and advance in careers (or launch micro-businesses) in sectors across the competitive economy.
Bridging, partners with
Burlington, Colchester, Mt. Mansfield Union, South Burlington, and Winooski High Schools.This academic-year program prepares students negotiate the steps from high school to adulthood. Including strong career exploration and community engagement components.
School2Work is a career development initiative, offered in partnership with Chittenden County high schools. It builds on Way2Work practices and expertise, and education connections, to help students make successful transitions to the competitive workplace or post-secondary education.
Peer Growth & Lifelong Learning (PGLL) is a continuing education program that offers facilitated learning, community engagement, personal growth, and experiential opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities in Vermont.
Home & Shared Living
CCS provides to home support to individuals with developmental disabilities, through our Shared Living Program, and older Vermonters, through our Homeward Program, who are eligible for Home and Community-Based (HCBS) waiver.
Home supports range from strengthening current family-based living options, to developing independent-living skills, to 24/7 home support from a shared living provider. Homeward at CCS provides long-term home supports, in a family setting within the community, to individuals who are elderly (or with a physically disability) and eligible for the “Choices for Care” waiver.
Personal Development & Community Engagement
Individuals at CCS pursue a wide range of interests, activities, and experiences matching their personal goals as reflected in their Individual Service Agreements (ISA). They include health & fitness; classes and workshops; cultural events; recreation and leisure; volunteering; and strengthening independent living skills.
ADVOCACY
CCS strongly and consistently advocates for full inclusion and participation of people with disabilities in every facet of community life. We also encourage active self-advocacy and host weekly meetings of Champlain Voices, a chapter of the statewide network Green Mountain Self-Advocates.