H.R.0017

House resolution affirming that all Vermonters are presumed to be competent to communicate and must be provided effective communication resources of their choice

Introduced·5/7/26

Affirms that all Vermonters are presumed competent to communicate and must be provided effective communication resources of their choice.

This resolution affirms that all Vermonters are presumed to be competent to communicate and must be provided effective communication resources of their choice. It emphasizes that communication challenges should not be viewed as limitations of intellectual competence. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy to the Vermont Communication Task Force, which offers guidance and support for communication methods, including the Rapid Prompting Method.

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History

May 8

House

Action Calendar: On Action Calendar pursuant to Rule 52

May 8

House

Rep. Wood of Waterbury spoke for the Committee on Human Services

May 8

House

Adopted