Vermont HCR 238: House concurrent resolution congratulating the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired on a century of advocating for and facilitating the realization of outstanding support services

Status: Ceremonial Reading (as of 2026-04-03)

State: Vermont · Session: 2025-2026 · Bill: HCR 238

Sponsors: Thomas Burditt, Abbey Duke, Alice Emmons, Alicia Malay, Allen "Penny" Demar, Alyssa Black, Amy Sheldon, Angela Arsenault, Anne Donahue, Anthony Micklus, Ashley Bartley, Barbara Rachelson, Beth Quimby, Bram Kleppner, Brenda Steady, Brian Cina, Brian Minier, Bridget Burkhardt, Candice White, Carol Ode, Carolyn Branagan, Charles Kimbell, Chea Waters Evans, Chloe Tomlinson, Chris Keyser

Bill Text

R-290 Page 1 of 1
2026

VT LEG #388552 v.1
No. R-290. House concurrent resolution congratulating the Vermont Association for
the Blind and Visually Impaired on a century of advocating for and facilitating the
realization of outstanding support services.
(H.C.R.238)
Offered by All Members of the House
Whereas, in 1926, Helen Keller, the ardent advocate for individuals with visual
impairment, toured Vermont and encouraged the State’s governmental leadership to
provide public financing for services assisting Vermonters who were blind or visually
impaired, and
Whereas, she proved an effective advocate, as her speaking engagement in Burlington
sparked considerable interest, and, in May 1926, her efforts resulted in the establishment
of the nonprofit organization the Vermont Association for the Blind, now known as the
Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (VABVI), and
Whereas, upon being formed, VABVI partnered with the State to develop a statewide
program to facilitate vital support services for impacted individuals, and
Whereas, for the past century, this partnership has improved the lives of countless
Vermonters of all ages who are either blind or visually impaired, and
Whereas, in 2026, VABVI is an integral organization in the system of support for the
visually impaired, and this work is now especially important as the number of persons in
need of these vital services is anticipated to double by the year 2030, now therefore be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives:
That the General Assembly congratulates the Vermont Association for the Blind and
Visually Impaired on a century of advocating for and facilitating the realization of
outstanding support services, and be it further
Resolved: That the Secretary of State be directed to send a copy of this resolution to
VABVI.

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