Genetics
Friendly navigators offer personalized support to families, connecting them with vital resources, research, and emotional care.
Personalized Support for Complex Health Journeys
A Genetics Navigator is here to offer comprehensive and personalized support if your family is navigating life with disabilities or special healthcare needs. Our navigators combine their professional training with lived experience, which means they truly understand the journey you’re on. They can help you cut through the confusion of complex systems, guiding you toward medical care, social services, and education. Beyond practical assistance, they offer vital emotional support and can connect you with current research and available resources for your child’s specific condition. By bridging the gap between your family and healthcare professionals, our Genetics Navigators ensure you have the care and information needed to support fulfilling lives. To connect with a navigator, please fill out the form, call 802-876-5315, or email info@vtfn.org.
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Workshop Videos
Here are related videos to help you learn more and find the support you need.
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Genetic Connections: Introduction to Genetics, Red Flags and Resources: Part 1 of 2 (2/22/24)
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Genetic Connections: Introduction to Genetics, Red Flags and Resources: Part 2 of 2 (3/14/24)
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Genetics Series: Back to School Tips for Children with Special Health Needs/Disabilities (8/8/2021)
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Genetics Series: Newborn Screening & Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program (7/29/2021)
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Genetics Series: The Mystery in Our Genes – Why We Are Who We Are (8/4/2021)
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Genetics Series: VT Resources When Navigating the Confusing World of Genetics (8/3/2021)
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