As the legal guardian for someone receiving state services, we understand you may have questions. All personal information about you and the person for whom you are the legal guardian to is kept private and confidential. Please go to the Vital Research website to see a copy of the Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) Notification Letter for more details. All survey responses are confidential and are not linked to you or the individual receiving services in any way. No one at the state, county, or provider agencies will know how each person responds.
You may be present during the interview and assist in answering some of the questions if needed. If the interviewer is unable to successfully communicate with the individual, the survey can be completed by a proxy, which allows the proxy to answer on behalf of the individual. If you are unable to be present during the interview and/or would like another person to serve as a proxy, please inform the interviewer during scheduling. Interviewers are trained to conduct the interviews with older adults and individuals with disabilities. Communication or other assistance that you might provide during the meeting is appreciated and can also be shared with the interviewer during scheduling.
To set up a time convenient for you, please contact Project Coordinator Hannah Huebner at 888-848-2555 (toll free).