VT Rural Carrier Honored by State, Council of the Blind

This year, the Vermont Department of Libraries, Special Services Unit (VDLSS) and the Vermont Council of the Blind (VCOB) teamed up to create an award highlighting the importance of the Postal Service in the “talking book” program and other services for visually impaired or physically handicapped Vermonters.

The inaugural award winner is longtime Chelsea, VT, Rural Carrier Peter Vermette. The judges’ decision was unanimous.

VDLSS provides audio recordings known as “talking books” by mail to those with visual or physical impairments. The nominating customer’s wife calls them “a Godsend.”  Both organizations hope to present the new postal employee award annually.