Vermont § 9313 - Duties of Commissioner when providing guardianship services

§ 9313. Duties of Commissioner when providing guardianship services

• (a) When providing guardianship services to a person with developmental disabilities,
  the Commissioner shall maintain close contact with the person with developmental disabilities,
  no matter where the person is living in this State, and shall permit and encourage
  maximum self-reliance on the part of the person with developmental disabilities under
  his or her protection. The Commissioner shall permit and encourage involvement by
  the person with developmental disabilities, and family members, and other individuals
  of the person’s choice in planning and decision-making. (b) In addition to the supervisory powers vested in the Commissioner by the court pursuant
  to section 9310 of this title, the Commissioner shall assist any person who is under guardianship to obtain those
  services to which the person is lawfully entitled and that the person needs in order
  to maximize opportunities for social and financial independence. Those services include: (1) Education services for a person with developmental disabilities who is of school age; (2) Residential services for any person with developmental disabilities who lacks adequate
  or appropriate housing or residential supervision; (3) Medical and dental services as needed; (4) Therapeutic and habilitative services, adult education, vocational rehabilitation,
  or other appropriate programs or services for any person with developmental disabilities
  who is in need of such training or services; (5) Counseling and social services; (6) Counseling and assistance in the use of and handling of money. (Added 1977, No. 192 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2001, No. 43, § 1.)