LEAP: Learn, Earn, and Prosper
A national work and college readiness program for youth and young adults who are blind and visually impaired.
Unlock Your Potential
Discover a world of opportunities through our tailored programs designed to enhance your skills, confidence, and readiness for the workforce or college.
Enhance Your Impact
LEAP is committed to working alongside Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs) and Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselors to create a more inclusive and accessible future.
What's New
Current Program Opportunities
- October 7 - December 16, 2026
- on Zoom
Mentor Program
We are excited to announce this fall’s session of the Mentor Program! LEAP Mentees will join a community of peers and Mentors to chat, laugh, and learn.
See below for more information and application materials.
- October 12 - November 20, 2026
- on Zoom
Virtual Work-Based Learning
We are excited to announce our Fall Virtual programs!
We are offering:
- Narrative Writers: Paid work-based learning opportunity with a focus on communications and storytelling related to recipes, and the BEP (Business Enterprise Program).
My Voice, My Future: Unpaid self-advocacy workshops with a focus on peer connection.
See below for more information and application materials.
Narrative Writers
- October 30 - November 1, 2026
- Burlington, VT
Fall Retreat
LEAP is excited to announce this year’s Fall Retreat! Join us for a fun weekend in Vermont. Hear from a career panel at Vermont’s ECHO Museum, practice O&M around Burlington, celebrate Halloween with your peers, and more.
See below for more information and application materials.
Get in Touch
Contact Us
We’re here to help! Whether you have questions, need more information, or want to share your feedback, please feel free to reach out to us.
Relay Service
Dial: 711
Instagram:
@learnearnandprosper
LEAP:
Michelle Gates
LEAP Connect Project Director
mgates@resourcevt.org
(802) 999-5369
Katie Gorton
LEAP Operations Manager
kgorton@resourcevt.org
(802) 598-9858
Hannah Peach
LEAP Virtual Developer
hpeach@resourcevt.org
(802) 598-2138
Meagan Gallo
LEAP Activities Coordinator
mgallo@resourcevt.org
Sasha Somuah
LEAP Associate Manager
Outreach & Partnerships
ssomuah@resourcevt.org
(917) 499-5147
BEP:
Pam Schirner
BEP Program Director
pschirner@resourcevt.org
(802) 233-2338
