“They are seeing their kid do something for the first time”

In our state last year, nearly one in four adults reported having at least one disability and one in nine reported having multiple disabilities. Vermonters with disabilities are vital members of our communities and deserve equal and equitable rights and opportunities, including in sports and recreational activities. Which is why I am so glad to write to you today about the work being done at Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports.

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NEWS: Sanders, Larson Call for Strengthening Social Security After GAO Report Series Shows Harmful Delays in Disability Appeals

SSA agreed with GAO recommendations for improving process following report commissioned by Sen. Sanders and Rep. LarsonWASHINGTON, July 18 – A study released today by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) shows significant…

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NEWS: Sanders Opposes All Blank Checks to Chip Companies

BURLINGTON, Vt., July 15 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Friday issued the following statement as Congress tries to hand a $53 billion blank check to profitable  microchip and semiconductor companies:“There…

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