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Greater Burlington Industrial Corp. backs pilot housing for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
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Frank Coffey of the Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation told the Vermont House Commerce & Economic Development Committee that GBIC is supporting a multi-model housing pilot for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and worked with Champlain Housing Trust and local parents to secure initial VHIP funding.
Frank Coffey, executive director of the Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation, told the Vermont House Committee on Commerce & Economic Development on Feb. 6 that GBIC is backing a pilot program to expand housing options for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
“Last year, you provided funds in VHIP, so that they could add housing options for those with ID and DD,” Coffey said, describing work with Champlain Housing Trust and a parent-led group called the Developmental Disabilities Housing Initiative. He said GBIC’s effort is in its second year and that the organization is working…
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