House resolution affirming that all Vermonters are presumed to be competent to communicate and must be provided effective communication resources of their choice

This House resolution affirms that all Vermonters are presumed to be competent to communicate and must be provided with effective communication resources of their choice. The measure emphasizes that communication challenges should not be interpreted as a lack of intellectual ability and highlights the role of the Vermont Communication Task Force in supporting these needs. It specifically mentions the Rapid Prompting Method as a potentially beneficial option for assisting individuals in expressing themselves. By directing the House Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to the Task Force, the bill formally recognizes the importance of these communication strategies within the state's developmental disabilities services.