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Champlain Community Services CCS provides essential supports to people with intellectual disabilities and autism

Champlain Community Services (CCS), Inc., now celebrating its 55th year of serving our community, offers coordinated one-to-one supported employment, home & shared living, school-to-career transition, and community supports to adults and children with intellectual disabilities and autism in Chittenden, Grand Isle, and Franklin Counties, Vermont. We also promote and coordinate self-advocacy activities, and offer crisis (24 hour on-call response) and respite (staffing and coordination of additional hours)

A small, family-centered organization providing lifelong supports, CCS offers personalized, intentional service. We work closely with each individual — and the people important to them — to help them create a fulfilling life respectful of his or her unique goals and dreams.

Throughout the month, our PGLL campuses have been enjoying fall at some local apple orchards! From picking apples to enj...
10/21/2026

Throughout the month, our PGLL campuses have been enjoying fall at some local apple orchards! From picking apples to enjoying fresh c***r and some amazing c***r donuts, there was plenty of delicious food to taste! Each campus got to explore a different spot, with Lamoille, Hardwick, and St. Johnsbury visiting Burtt's Apple Orchard, Colchester heading to Hackett's Orchard, and Newport visiting Rooty's Apple Orchard.

A big thank-you to all three orchards for welcoming our campuses and helping make these outings special

Meet your Vermont Voter Portal. Check it out at vote.vermont.gov!
10/20/2026

Meet your Vermont Voter Portal. Check it out at vote.vermont.gov!

From full-group outings to breaking off into smaller pods, Bridging students have been everywhere! 💙They’ve been learnin...
10/16/2026

From full-group outings to breaking off into smaller pods, Bridging students have been everywhere! 💙

They’ve been learning about advocacy with Green Mountain Self-Advocates, enjoying theater with Edward, cooking, and building their interviewing skills. They’ve explored ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain and ArtHound Gallery, and even broke a sweat playing pickleball at The Pop Indoor Pickleball!

Even with all the learning and exploring, there’s always room for a little silliness along the way. 😊

This week, we’re celebrating our amazing Service Coordinators and recognizing the important role they play here at CCS. ...
10/14/2026

This week, we’re celebrating our amazing Service Coordinators and recognizing the important role they play here at CCS. Every day, they go above and beyond for families, staff, and the people we support.

From coordinating, managing, and supervising services to helping staff get their cars out of the mud, our Service Coordinators do it all!

Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and everything you do to make a difference in the lives of others. We appreciate you!

Everyone should be able to easily cast their vote. Learn about how voting is accessible in Vermont and get ready to cast...
10/06/2026

Everyone should be able to easily cast their vote. Learn about how voting is accessible in Vermont and get ready to cast your vote in the next election!

Recently, our Peer Growth & Lifelong Learning Hardwick Campus had the opportunity to learn all about sunflowers and plan...
10/05/2026

Recently, our Peer Growth & Lifelong Learning Hardwick Campus had the opportunity to learn all about sunflowers and plant growth through a presentation led by one of our participants!

Through videos, cooking, and crafts, they shared what they had learned and gave participants several hands-on ways to explore the topic.

We’re excited to share that CCS has joined the State of Vermont’s Civic Connect program as a Partner!Through Civic Conne...
09/29/2026

We’re excited to share that CCS has joined the State of Vermont’s Civic Connect program as a Partner!
Through Civic Connect, we’ll be sharing trusted, nonpartisan information and resources to help keep our community informed and engaged.

As part of this partnership, we want to let you know that all Vermont households with registered voters will receive a Vermont Voter Guide in the mail during the month of October.

Use the guide to research the candidates on your ballot before casting your vote.

Bridging update! We are almost a month into the school year, and we have hit the ground running!This week, Bridging welc...
09/25/2026

Bridging update!
We are almost a month into the school year, and we have hit the ground running!
This week, Bridging welcomed Reg and Jaden from the Vermont Division of Fire Safety to teach us about fire safety and prevention. The students also got to check out the department’s new rig, which included effects simulating a real fire emergency.

We ended the week touring Very Merry Theatre and learning about some of their upcoming productions.

Next week will be our first full week since Bridging started!

We are so thankful for our partnership with the Shelburne Craft SchoolFor a little over a year now, the Shelburne Craft ...
09/24/2026

We are so thankful for our partnership with the Shelburne Craft School

For a little over a year now, the Shelburne Craft School has offered a wide range of classes and creative opportunities to our CCS community.

Here are just a few pictures from some of the classes and activities over the last few weeks!

CCS staff had the opportunity to step away from their day-to-day work for a day of learning, reflection, and finding way...
09/21/2026

CCS staff had the opportunity to step away from their day-to-day work for a day of learning, reflection, and finding ways to recharge.

The day started off with a screening of Wretches & Jabberers, a film following Larry and Tracy, two men with autism, on a global journey to change attitudes about disability and intelligence. After the film, Larry and Tracy answered questions from staff and shared more about their lives today.

In the afternoon, lunch was catered by Moe’s. Marko the Magician was on hand to make us wonder, “How did he do that?” Staff were able to pick from a variety of workshops or just take some time to relax outside. Mini golf and other lawn games were also provided for some friendly competition and fun.

Special thanks to Larry, Tracy, and Pasqual; Heather from Shelburne Craft School, Marie, Patti, and Megan for the workshops; MARKO Magician & Hypnotist; The Portable Mini Golf Company; and Vermont Public for hosting us.

Address

512 Troy Avenue
Colchester, VT
05446

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18026550511

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