Harvey F. Lavoy

Harvey F. Lavoy, III has assisted Tracy Thresher in his advocacy work since 1995. Harvey has worked for Community Developmental Services (CDS), a division of Washington County Mental Health Services since 1994. He has a B.S. in Special Education and has worked in the field of Human Services for over 40 years. He is currently the Director of Communication Training and Resources at CDS and provides education, training and technical assistance to adults and children with complex communication needs as well as their families, support staff, educational teams, schools and agencies. He has been a member of the VT Statewide Communication Task Force since 2000 providing
statewide trainings, workshops, and conferences to enable adults in VT with developmental disabilities to communicate, make social connections and participate in community life more fully.