News & Events

Save the Date! Vermont Plain Language Advance Directive Webinar

Join the VEN team for a deep-dive into the new Plain Language Advance Directive form. Learn how this form differs from other advance directives in the VEN library, and how it can be used to change the conversation about advance care planning.
Zoom Webinar on October 6th, 2026 from 12:00-1:30pm
Registration info coming soon.
Registration is free. This session is recommended for all healthcare professionals, advance care planning facilitators, volunteers, estate & elder law attorneys, but is open to all.

Monthly Zoom Support for ACP Facilitators

Are advance directives and advance care planning conversations a regular part of your work? Whether you are a health care professional, social worker, case manager, estate attorney, or health care volunteer, join our monthly meetings to get your advance care planning questions answered.

The first meeting will be on October 7th, 2026, from 11:00-12:00. These meetings will take place on the first Wednesday of each month.

Sign up using the link below. Regular attendance is not required – sign up now and then join when you can.

Community Events Calendar 2026

Find local events across Vermont to discuss and support your advance care planning journey.

Presentation Recordings: 2026 Vermont Advance Care Planning Training

All session recordings from this series will be posted here.

Find More Resources in our Articles & Resources Archive

The VEN Articles & Resources Archive stores past posts from the News & Events page, as well as recordings from virtual education series. Topics include medical decision-making, bioethics, palliative care and end-of-life, resources for Vermont hospitals, the Wake Up to Dying project and more! Browse the archive here.

Communication Between Patients and Healthcare Providers: It’s More Important Than You Think

The Center for Communication in Medicine is presenting a free SpeakSooner webinar on October 1, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.