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Vermont Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Program
Health Care for Children & Youth
Find Health Insurance
Vermont Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Program
Vermont Newborn Screening Program
Resources for Educators and Providers
The Vermont Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (VTEHDI) Program supports newborn and early periodic hearing screenings in collaboration with birth hospitals and other community providers, such as audiologists, early head start, homebirth midwives and primary care professionals.
These partnerships ensure timely follow-up to screening and appropriate referrals for diagnostic hearing testing and early intervention services.
Hearing screening and diagnostic results are sent to the VTEHDI Program by health care professionals for all babies born in Vermont. VTEHDI provides support and coordination of services for families and their babies throughout the newborn hearing screening process. VTEHDI works with state and national agencies and organizations to achieve the
National 1,3,6 EHDI goals
which are:
Screen before
1
month
Diagnose before
3
months
Early Intervention before
6
months
1,3,6 Roadmap for Families
Important Links
Newborn Hearing Screening Brochure Order Form
Newborn Hearing Screening Brochure
- Brochure translated in العربية (Arabic)
- Brochure translated in မြန်မာစာ(Burmese)
- Brochure translated in دری (Dari)
- Brochure translated in Français (French)
- Brochure translated in Kirundi
- Brochure translated in नेपाली (Nepali)
- Brochure translated in پښتو (Pashto)
- Brochure translated in Soomaali (Somali)
- Brochure translated in Español (Spanish)
- Brochure translated in Kiswahili (Swahili)
Risk Factors for Early Childhood Hearing Loss
Joint Commission on Infant Hearing (JCIH)
1- Newborn Hearing Screening Should Be Completed Before 1 Month of Age
All babies born in Vermont are offered a newborn hearing screening by their homebirth midwife or birth facility prior to discharge. Newborns that did not pass or receive the screening can be scheduled for an outpatient appointment. This appointment should occur as soon as possible and before 1 month of age. See links for outpatient appointment options below.
Not all childhood hearing loss is identified at birth. Hearing loss can develop at any time for many reasons. Review the risk factors list available in the quick links section for reasons why monitoring hearing after passing the newborn screening is recommended.
Vermont Hospital Outpatient Hearing Screening Appointments
Regional Pediatric Audiology Practices
National Directory-
EHDI-PALS
3- Diagnostic Testing with a Pediatric Audiologist Should Be Completed Before 3 Months of Age
Any baby who does not pass the screening, in one or both ears, should have a diagnostic hearing evaluation with a pediatric audiologist as soon as possible and before 3 months of age. See links for pediatric audiologists below.
Regional Pediatric Audiology Practices
Directory
EHDI-PALS
6- Specialized Early Intervention (EI) Services for Babies Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Should Start Before 6 Months of Age
The pediatric audiologist who diagnoses the child will share information about the early intervention (EI) programs specific to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children. With parent/guardian consent, a referral will be made to EI.
The family will be contacted by the following two EI programs to discuss their services and next steps:
Parent Infant Program (PIP)
- provides specialized EI services for families and their children (0-3) who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or DeafBlind.
Children's Integrated Services (CIS)
- provides EI, family support, and prevention services to help promote the healthy development and well-being of children, (pre-birth-3.
Hands and Voices Family Support Activities Guide
Services and Programs that Support Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind Children
Catamount Speech & Language Service
Educational Services Practice (ESP)
New England Consortium on DeafBlindness
Parent Infant Program (PIP) Brochure
(age 0-3)
The
CDCI CARES Team
: provides
C
onsultation for
A
ccess,
R
esources, and
E
quipment
S
upport (age 3-22)
Resources for Families Whose Child is Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Communicate with your child
Just in Time
Optimizing Outcomes for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Educational Service Guidelines
Say Yes to Early Intervention
Ten Essential Principles for Effective Education of Students Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Vermont Hands and Voices
Off to a Great Start
EHDI PALS Directory
A Parents Guide to Hearing Loss
Vermont Family Network
Cued Speech Association of New England (NCSA)
The Care Project (TCP)
Health Care Provider Registry
New Users: Please complete a Provider
Confidentiality Agreement
application. This can be submitted either by faxing to 802-951-1218 or emailed to
[email protected]
New Users:
Quick Reference Guide For Providers
on how to use the application.
Important Notice**
, your registry login credentials have changed! To access the hearing screening registry within Patient Profile, you must log in using the email address associated with your account.
Learn more about Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
Password Management System Information and Access
The Vermont Department of Health uses a Multifactor Authentication to access the registry for enhanced data security, multifactor authentication (MFA) is now required.
If you have not set up MFA with another myVermont application, you will be prompted to do so the first time you log in.
*
MFA set up instructions are available
here
*
If you already use MFA with another
myVermont
application, your MFA verification will remain the same.
To learn more about this system
Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
Tips on selecting the correct password.
Password Requirements:
a minimum of 14 characters
numbers
a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters
special characters (&*%@...)
cannot include the user's first or last name
Other Login Tips:
Be sure you are using Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Mozilla Firefox. Other browsers are not currently supported. Please Note: Internet Explorer may no longer be compatible. If you find you cannot use Internet Explorer any longer, please try one of the other compatible browsers.
Check to see if a
pop-up blocker on your computer is blocking access.
***If you have any questions regarding your current username or password, please contact:
(toll free)
800-537-0076
(local)
802-651-1872
Contact us
Vermont Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program
Vermont Department of Health
280 State Drive
Waterbury, VT 05671-8360
Tel:
800-537-0076
(VT Only) or
802-651-1872
Fax:
802-951-1218
Email:
[email protected]
Topics:
Early Childhood Health
|
Infant Health
|
Newborn Screening
Last Updated:
October 7, 2025
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Translations for you
Vermont Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Program
Health Care for Children & Youth
Find Health Insurance
Vermont Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Program
Vermont Newborn Screening Program
Resources for Educators and Providers
The Vermont Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (VTEHDI) Program supports newborn and early periodic hearing screenings in collaboration with birth hospitals and other community providers, such as audiologists, early head start, homebirth midwives and primary care professionals.
These partnerships ensure timely follow-up to screening and appropriate referrals for diagnostic hearing testing and early intervention services.
Hearing screening and diagnostic results are sent to the VTEHDI Program by health care professionals for all babies born in Vermont. VTEHDI provides support and coordination of services for families and their babies throughout the newborn hearing screening process. VTEHDI works with state and national agencies and organizations to achieve the
National 1,3,6 EHDI goals
which are:
Screen before
1
month
Diagnose before
3
months
Early Intervention before
6
months
1,3,6 Roadmap for Families
Important Links
Newborn Hearing Screening Brochure Order Form
Newborn Hearing Screening Brochure
- Brochure translated in العربية (Arabic)
- Brochure translated in မြန်မာစာ(Burmese)
- Brochure translated in دری (Dari)
- Brochure translated in Français (French)
- Brochure translated in Kirundi
- Brochure translated in नेपाली (Nepali)
- Brochure translated in پښتو (Pashto)
- Brochure translated in Soomaali (Somali)
- Brochure translated in Español (Spanish)
- Brochure translated in Kiswahili (Swahili)
Risk Factors for Early Childhood Hearing Loss
Joint Commission on Infant Hearing (JCIH)
1- Newborn Hearing Screening Should Be Completed Before 1 Month of Age
All babies born in Vermont are offered a newborn hearing screening by their homebirth midwife or birth facility prior to discharge. Newborns that did not pass or receive the screening can be scheduled for an outpatient appointment. This appointment should occur as soon as possible and before 1 month of age. See links for outpatient appointment options below.
Not all childhood hearing loss is identified at birth. Hearing loss can develop at any time for many reasons. Review the risk factors list available in the quick links section for reasons why monitoring hearing after passing the newborn screening is recommended.
Vermont Hospital Outpatient Hearing Screening Appointments
Regional Pediatric Audiology Practices
National Directory-
EHDI-PALS
3- Diagnostic Testing with a Pediatric Audiologist Should Be Completed Before 3 Months of Age
Any baby who does not pass the screening, in one or both ears, should have a diagnostic hearing evaluation with a pediatric audiologist as soon as possible and before 3 months of age. See links for pediatric audiologists below.
Regional Pediatric Audiology Practices
Directory
EHDI-PALS
6- Specialized Early Intervention (EI) Services for Babies Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Should Start Before 6 Months of Age
The pediatric audiologist who diagnoses the child will share information about the early intervention (EI) programs specific to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children. With parent/guardian consent, a referral will be made to EI.
The family will be contacted by the following two EI programs to discuss their services and next steps:
Parent Infant Program (PIP)
- provides specialized EI services for families and their children (0-3) who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or DeafBlind.
Children's Integrated Services (CIS)
- provides EI, family support, and prevention services to help promote the healthy development and well-being of children, (pre-birth-3.
Hands and Voices Family Support Activities Guide
Services and Programs that Support Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind Children
Catamount Speech & Language Service
Educational Services Practice (ESP)
New England Consortium on DeafBlindness
Parent Infant Program (PIP) Brochure
(age 0-3)
The
CDCI CARES Team
: provides
C
onsultation for
A
ccess,
R
esources, and
E
quipment
S
upport (age 3-22)
Resources for Families Whose Child is Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Communicate with your child
Just in Time
Optimizing Outcomes for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Educational Service Guidelines
Say Yes to Early Intervention
Ten Essential Principles for Effective Education of Students Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Vermont Hands and Voices
Off to a Great Start
EHDI PALS Directory
A Parents Guide to Hearing Loss
Vermont Family Network
Cued Speech Association of New England (NCSA)
The Care Project (TCP)
Health Care Provider Registry
New Users: Please complete a Provider
Confidentiality Agreement
application. This can be submitted either by faxing to 802-951-1218 or emailed to
[email protected]
New Users:
Quick Reference Guide For Providers
on how to use the application.
Important Notice**
, your registry login credentials have changed! To access the hearing screening registry within Patient Profile, you must log in using the email address associated with your account.
Learn more about Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
Password Management System Information and Access
The Vermont Department of Health uses a Multifactor Authentication to access the registry for enhanced data security, multifactor authentication (MFA) is now required.
If you have not set up MFA with another myVermont application, you will be prompted to do so the first time you log in.
*
MFA set up instructions are available
here
*
If you already use MFA with another
myVermont
application, your MFA verification will remain the same.
To learn more about this system
Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
Tips on selecting the correct password.
Password Requirements:
a minimum of 14 characters
numbers
a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters
special characters (&*%@...)
cannot include the user's first or last name
Other Login Tips:
Be sure you are using Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Mozilla Firefox. Other browsers are not currently supported. Please Note: Internet Explorer may no longer be compatible. If you find you cannot use Internet Explorer any longer, please try one of the other compatible browsers.
Check to see if a
pop-up blocker on your computer is blocking access.
***If you have any questions regarding your current username or password, please contact:
(toll free)
800-537-0076
(local)
802-651-1872
Contact us
Vermont Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program
Vermont Department of Health
280 State Drive
Waterbury, VT 05671-8360
Tel:
800-537-0076
(VT Only) or
802-651-1872
Fax:
802-951-1218
Email:
[email protected]
Topics:
Early Childhood Health
|
Infant Health
|
Newborn Screening
Last Updated:
October 7, 2025