Dear Community Members, I'm pleased to announce that registration is now open for CSB Youth Hockey's Special Hockey Program that will be starting this Fall. The mission of this program is to enrich the lives of individuals with intellectual, developmental & physical disabilities through increasing players’ personal development and self-confidence on and off the ice with a focus on:   Having Fun Learning Teamwork Building Friendships Increasing Physical Activity While CSB primarily serves the towns of South Burlington, Charlotte, Hinesburg, St. George, Shelburne and Williston, our Special Hockey program is open to players throughout the Chittenden County area and we are excited to be adding another program in Northern Vermont along with the St. Albans Special Hockey Program that has been in place for a number of years. Financial assistance is available and loaner equipment will be made … [Read more...]

Do you ever leave an appointment feeling defeated because you just had to repeat yourself for the 10th time that week? Or maybe you just got off of a phone call and spent over an hour trying to organize your notes into something readable that makes sense the next time you need to look at them. These are problems that hundreds of thousands of families in the United States experience every single day, and these are the types of problems Innerhive aims to solve. Families deserve a seamless and accessible solution that simplifies taking care of loved ones. Innerhive is a dynamic care management app designed to simplify the complex task of coordinating that care. It transforms traditional, static methods of care management, into an intuitive, real-time tool that revolves around personalized, family-generated care maps. Drawing from their widespread use in social work, care maps (or eco-maps) visualize the many people and places involved … [Read more...]

In April it's autism awareness month. For the month of April I would like to recognize the people that have had an impact on me. It all started with Team Impact and UVM women's hockey. They have made such an impact on me. I go out with them and hey are really nice to me. I sometimes skate with them. When I joined the team in 2015 it changed my life from the connections I made with the team. They have accepted me since the day that I joined the team. I graduated in 2020 from team impact. They still include me by going into the locker room and checking up on me every time before games.   … [Read more...]

We are grateful for all the individuals, organizations, and businesses that supported and recently welcomed two hockey teams, the East Coast Jumbos and SASA Special Hockey.  These teams are part of the American Special Hockey Association (ASHA) which allows an opportunity for individuals with various disabilities to play hockey. We are forever thankful for SASA Hockey in St. Albans and the coaches John Boomhover, Luke Cioffi, John Cioffi and  Jeff Rouleau.  Four years ago they started a Special Hockey team to offer individuals with disabilities an opportunity to play hockey.  Their dedication, patience, and sense of humor has allowed skaters of all abilities to enjoy the game of hockey.  Even more important are the connections that have been made amongst the players, coaches, and the community. We are also thankful for the UVM athletic staff for welcoming the East Coast Jumbos & SASA Special Hockey team to watch the UVM … [Read more...]

We are so excited to see the new non-profit, Building Hope for Children.  Here is a little information about their vision and mission. "Why is a therapeutic residency needed in Vermont? The support services in Vermont are set up for children with mental health needs or medical needs not both. Building Hope for Children will be a therapeutic branch uniting both needs by providing a therapeutic community residence for these individuals and their families.  Helping children with medical and mental health complexities thrive in their community by providing a therapeutic home for these children in Vermont." … [Read more...]