Exercises guardianship on behalf of the Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) to protect the well-being, rights, and welfare of people who are determined by the court to be in need of supervision, protection, or assistance, and lack the active assistance of a family member or private guardian. The program also provides Representative Payee Services to persons receiving and managing Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), whether they are under public guardianship, or as an effective alternative to guardianship. Representative Payee Services will arrange for public benefit checks (usually Social Security or SSI) to be sent to a public agency, nonprofit organization, bank, relative or other individual who has been appointed under federal law to act as a surrogate for recipients in situations where they have a cognitive impairment and are unable to manage their own funds. Note: There is no public guardianship in Vermont for individuals between the ages of 18 and 60 with mental disabilities other than a developmental disability. Petitions are available on the Vermont Judiciary website, or by telephone through the appropriate State's Attorney or Probate Court.

Provides a wide variety of mobility products including stair lifts (sales and installation), lift recliners, motorized scooters, power wheelchairs, manual wheelchairs, walkers, rollators, knee walkers, hospital beds, patient lifts and ramps for private homes, public schools or commercial enterprises. Also provides rentals of recliners, scooters, knee walkers, wheelchairs, hospital beds and ramps, and repairs may types of assistive equipment. Upward Mobility accepts Care Credit. They also work closely with organizations such as Agewell, the Vermont Center for Independent Living, Home Health and Hospice, and more to help secure funding for people with disabilities or those who are low-income.

Provides assessments for fall risks by licensed professionals including a physical therapist, an occupational therapist and a nurse. Makes recommendations for home modifications that can include ramps, grab bars, and stair adaptations. Services are located in the Medical Office Building of the Fanny Allen campus - Outpatient Rehabilitation, Suite 101 and 201. The street address is 792 College Parkway, Colchester.

Allows for an individual or organization that receives Social Security and/or SSI payments and who cannot manage their own money to name a representative to assist with direct management of their benefits. The Social Security Administration assists individuals in finding a representative payee, as well as manages the application process for individuals and organization looking to become representative payees. When friends and family are not able to serve as payee, the Social Security Administration looks for qualified organizations to be a representative payee.

Provides in-home assessments for fall risks by a community paramedic. Provides planning and basic home modifications such as grab bars, lights, railings, and tub mats to mitigate risks. This is a pilot program started in October 2023.

Provides home entry and bathroom accessibility modifications. Offers financial assistance for nonprofit housing providers for accessibility modifications in their affordable rental housing.

Provides assistance for applying for and filing claims for all federal benefits, including pensions, healthcare, and burial benefits. Also provides information on obtaining reprensentative payee services.

Provides home entry and bathroom accessibility modifications. Offers financial assistance for nonprofit housing providers for accessibility modifications in their affordable rental housing.

Provides volunteer workers who complete home repairs at no cost to homeowner twice each year on a first come, first served basis dependent on meeting program requirements and available funding and volunteers. Program focuses on one-day projects including painting, caulking, plumbing, electric, roof repair, step repair and replacement, and access ramps. They are generally unable to service emergency repairs. For faster service, please fill out application found on website. Home repairs occur in the spring and fall. Individuals residing in the home or visiting on the workday who are physically able will work alongside the volunteers.

Provides assistance for applying for and filing claims for all federal benefits, including pensions, healthcare, and burial benefits. Also provides information on obtaining reprensentative payee services.

Provides monthly cash assistance to low-income households in which a person's care or services are essential to an elderly or disabled person's remaining in his or her home. Benefit can be directly deposited into a bank account, or put onto an EBT card. The essential person can be the spouse or another person living in the home and must be in financial need. The essential person cannot receive assistance from SSI/AABD, the Department of Aging and Disabilities for providing personal services, or Reach Up. They may, however, receive assistance through 3SquaresVT or Medicaid.

Provides funding to hire someone to help with activities of daily. Activities covered include bathing, getting dressed and eating. Payroll and employer services provided through ARIS Solutions.

Allows for an individual or organization that receives Social Security and/or SSI payments and who cannot manage their own money to name a representative to assist with direct management of their benefits. The Social Security Administration assists individuals in finding a representative payee, as well as manages the application process for individuals and organization looking to become representative payees. When friends and family are not able to serve as payee, the Social Security Administration looks for qualified organizations to be a representative payee.

Serves as a Representative Payee by receiving public benefits, such as Social Security, on a person's behalf; setting up and managing their monthly budget; and mediating disputes with landlords, businesses, or service providers, while disbursing remaining funds throughout the month.

Provides monthly cash assistance to low-income households in which a person's care or services are essential to an elderly or disabled person's remaining in his or her home. Benefit can be directly deposited into a bank account, or put onto an EBT card. The essential person can be the spouse or another person living in the home and must be in financial need. The essential person cannot receive assistance from SSI/AABD, the Department of Aging and Disabilities for providing personal services, or Reach Up. They may, however, receive assistance through 3SquaresVT or Medicaid.

Provides a way to open a STABLE Account. STABLE Accounts allow individuals with disabilities to save and invest money without losing benefits like Medicaid or SSI. Earnings from the Account are not subject to federal income tax when the money is spent on “Qualified Disability Expenses.” Individuals who may apply on behalf of the individual with the disability must be a parent or legal guardian, or have a power of attorney; Limits to the amounts that may be put into the accounts change annually. STABLE Accounts are made possible by the federal Achieving a Better Life Experience (“ABLE”) Act. Detailed information about eligibility can be found on the website.

Renovates and repairs homes in partnership with eligible families. Projects may include essential minor repairs, accessibility projects, painting, landscaping, and basic weatherization measures to make homes safer and more energy efficient. They perform minor roof repair

Receives public benefits, such as Social Security, on an individual's behalf. Sets up and manages their monthly budget. Mediates disputes with landlords, businesses, or service providers. Distributes remaining funds to the client throughout the month.

Allows for an individual or organization that receives Social Security and/or SSI payments and who cannot manage their own money to name a representative to assist with direct management of their benefits. The Social Security Administration assists individuals in finding a representative payee, as well as manages the application process for individuals and organization looking to become representative payees. When friends and family are not able to serve as payee, the Social Security Administration looks for qualified organizations to be a representative payee.

Provides assistance for applying for and filing claims for all federal benefits, including pensions, healthcare, and burial benefits. Also provides information on obtaining reprensentative payee services.

Provides monthly cash assistance to low-income households in which a person's care or services are essential to an elderly or disabled person's remaining in his or her home. Benefit can be directly deposited into a bank account, or put onto an EBT card. The essential person can be the spouse or another person living in the home and must be in financial need. The essential person cannot receive assistance from SSI/AABD, the Department of Aging and Disabilities for providing personal services, or Reach Up. They may, however, receive assistance through 3SquaresVT or Medicaid.

Provides monthly cash assistance to low-income households in which a person's care or services are essential to an elderly or disabled person's remaining in his or her home. Benefit can be directly deposited into a bank account, or put onto an EBT card. The essential person can be the spouse or another person living in the home and must be in financial need. The essential person cannot receive assistance from SSI/AABD, the Department of Aging and Disabilities for providing personal services, or Reach Up. They may, however, receive assistance through 3SquaresVT or Medicaid.

Provides trained staff with crews of volunteers to work in partnership with low income homeowners to provide urgently needed general carpentry repairs on homes, i.e. roof repair, accessibility ramp construction/installation, and floor repair. Homeowners must meet additional program criteria, including work involvement, and project must be appropriate for volunteers. Repair crews work on weekends. Call to confirm service in your area.

Serves as a Representative Payee by receiving public benefits, such as Social Security, on a person's behalf; setting up and managing their monthly budget; and mediating disputes with landlords, businesses, or service providers, while disbursing remaining funds throughout the month.

Provides monthly cash assistance to low-income households in which a person's care or services are essential to an elderly or disabled person's remaining in his or her home. Benefit can be directly deposited into a bank account, or put onto an EBT card. The essential person can be the spouse or another person living in the home and must be in financial need. The essential person cannot receive assistance from SSI/AABD, the Department of Aging and Disabilities for providing personal services, or Reach Up. They may, however, receive assistance through 3SquaresVT or Medicaid.