Links and Web Resources
INSTITUTE ON DISABILITY AND PARTNERS
Seacoast Child Development Clinic: The Seacoast Child Development Clinic provides family-centered and culturally sensitive interdisciplinary evaluation and consultation to assist families of children who have developmental challenges to make informed decisions regarding medical, developmental, and educational needs.
University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability, UCED: The IOD, a University Center for Excellence on Disability (UCED), works with students and faculty, conducts statewide training, participates in grant-funded model demonstration projects, conducts research, and engages in collaborative partnerships with other statewide organizations that are committed to improving the lives of persons with disabilities and their families.
Franklin Pierce Law Center: Franklin Pierce Law Center, an intimate, innovative law school, is committed to developing students who enjoy challenging dialogue from the first moments of orientation, embrace practice-based learning, grow through the collegiality of a 14:1 student/faculty ratio, and stand ready to join the ranks of alumni who are global leaders in intellectual property, general practice, social justice, and commerce and technology.
Association of University Centers on Disabilities: A network of interdisciplinary centers advancing policy and practice for and with individuals with developmental and other disabilities, their families, and communities.
STATE AGENCIES
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services: DHHS's mission is to join communities and families in providing opportunities for citizens to achieve health and independence.
New Hampshire DHHS Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services: Provides a variety of social and long-term supports to adults age 60 and older and to adults between the ages of 18 and 60 who have a chronic illness or disability. These services range from home care, meals on wheels, care management, transportation assistance and assisted living to nursing home care. Legal support services, advocacy for disabled adults, information and assistance regarding Medicare, and information about volunteer opportunities are also important support services provided in the community by BEAS. All services and supports are intended to assist people to live as independently as possible in safety and with dignity.
New Hampshire DHHS Bureau of Developmental Services: Works with NH's developmental services system to ensure public resources are used effectively to support individuals and families in their community
New Hampshire Council on Developmental Disabilities: A federally funded agency that supports public policies and initiatives that remove barriers and promote opportunities in all areas of life.
State of New Hampshire: Official website of the State of New Hampshire.
FEDERAL AGENCIES
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: CMS's mission is to ensure effective, up-to-date health care coverage and to promote quality care for beneficiaries.
CMS New Freedom Initiative: The New Freedom Initiative (NFI) was announced by President Bush on February 1, 2001, followed up by the Executive Order 13217 on June 18, 2001. The initiative is a nationwide effort to remove barriers to community living for people of all ages with disabilities and long-term illnesses. It represents and important step in working to ensure that all Americans have the opportunity to learn and develop skills, engage in productive work, choose where to live and participate in community life.
Disability.gov is an award-winning federal Web site that contains disability-related resources on programs, services, laws and regulations to help people with disabilities lead full, independent lives. With just a few clicks, visitors can find critical information on a variety of topics, including benefits, civil rights, community life, education, emergency preparedness, employment, housing, health, technology and transportation.
AGING
AARP: Founded in 1958, AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50 and over improve the quality of their lives.
Seniors Count: Seniors Count is a convener of partnerships that are a catalyst for community-based outreach and action to redefine and ensure independence for older people, and in doing so, create a better life for all.
ServiceLink Resource Centers: A statewide network of community-based connections for elders, adults with disabilities and their families.
MENTAL HEALTH
National Alliance on Mental Illness, NH: NAMI is dedicated to improving the quality of life of persons of all ages with mental illness/SED (Serious Emotional Disorders) and their families so they may have the opportunity to recover from mental illness, achieve their aspirations and live, work and play in the community of their choice.
INDEPENDENT LIVING
ATECH Services: ATECH Services is a non-profit statewide organization, whose mission is to maximize abilities at home, school, work or play, for individuals affected by disabilities or the aging process, through the provision of assistive technology, education, or community health services. Since 1991 ATECH Services has assisted over 20,000 New Hampshire residents affected by disabilities or the aging process in achieving their goals at home, school, work, or play through the provision of assistive technology.
Granite State Independent Living: Founded in 1980, GSIL is a statewide nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote life with independence for people with disabilities and those experiencing the natural process of aging through advocacy, information, education and support.
Northeast Passage: Northeast Passage, founded in 1990, is a nationally recognized leader in the provision of innovative therapeutic recreation services. Northeast Passage delivers disability-related health promotion and adapted sports programs throughout New England.
Independent Living Institute is a policy development center specializing in consumer-driven policies for disabled peoples' self-determination, self-respect and dignity. Services include a virtual library and interactive services for persons with extensive disabilities, as well as designing and implementing direct payment schemes for personal assistance services, mainstream taxi and assistive technology.
Independent Living Research Utilization at TIRR: The ILRU program is a national center for information, training, research, and technical assistance in independent living.
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Community Support Network, Inc: (CSNI) is a not for profit organization that works in support of the 10 Area Agencies throughout the state of New Hampshire that provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injury and their families.
The New Hampshire Challenge: The New Hampshire Challenge, Inc. is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) organization serving the state of New Hampshire. Our mission is to “provide information to and advocate for families with persons who have disabilities.” The goal of the organization is to “create a vision for change so families will see themselves as integral parts of the community at large.”
Administration on Developmental Disabilities: The ADD is the U.S. Government organization responsible for implementation of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, known as the DD Act. ADD, its staff and programs, are part of the Administration for Children and Families, of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The ARC: The Arc is the world’s largest community based organization of and for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It provides an array of services and support for families and individuals and includes over 140,000 members affiliated through more than 780 state and local chapters across the nation. The Arc is devoted to promoting and improving supports and services for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Institute on Community Integration: The Institute's mission is to improve the quality and community orientation of services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Rather than providing direct services itself, the Institute works with community service providers, school districts, advocacy and self-advocacy organizations, policymakers, and researchers around the world to provide state-of-the-art information and practices that support the community integration of individuals with disabilities.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Model Community: Littleton, NH: A Model Community is inclusive of all it’s citizens, regardless of age or ability, provides choice and control for its citizens who, because of disability, health issues or aging, need long-term supports in order to stay in their community, and encourages its citizens to fully engage with their community through business, civic, volunteer, and social opportunities.
The Center for an Accessible Society: The Center for an Accessible Society's goal is to focus public attention on disability and independent living issues. The project was funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research from October 1999 through May 2004.
Asset-Based Community Development: The ABCD Training Group, a national non-profit, has been created by senior members of the national ABCD Institute faculty to respond to the growing need for training and ongoing consultation on local ABCD projects.
A Guide to Making Documents Accessible to People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired: This document contains a comprehensive discussion about how to make print and electronic information available to people with visual impairments in a variety of accessible formats.
OTHER DISABILITY RESOURCES
DisABILITY Information and Resources: Links to other resources and information.
Disability is Natural: The mission of this site is to encourage new ways of thinking about developmental disabilities, in the belief that changes in our attitudes and actions can help create a society where all children and adults with developmental disabilities have opportunities to live the lives of their dreams, included in all areas of life.
Medicaid Reference Desk: Information about Medicaid for people with cognitive disabilities (by state).
TASH: TASH is an international grassroots leader in advancing inclusive communities through research, education and advocacy.
Axis Consultation and Training: Norman Kunc & Emma Van der Klift: Norman Kunc and Emma Van der Klift have spent the last 25 years working to ensure that people with disabilities are able to take their rightful place in schools, workplaces, and communities. They provide in-service and training in the areas of inclusive education, employment equity, conflict resolution, and other disability rights issues.
The Nth Degree: Dan Wilkins: The Nth Degree is about turning light bulbs on, helping folks to recognize that there is no such thing as "Us and Them", just one big "Us". They're about increasing awareness and understanding; as much about the celebration of our individuality and our differences, as the search for common ground: the search for shared truths, interests, histories, goals, fears.
Through the Looking Glass: TLG is a nationally recognized center that has pioneered research, training, and services for families in which a child, parent or grandparent has a disability or medical issue.
Family village, A global community of Disability-Related Resources: The Family Village is a web site for children and adults with disabilities, their families, and their friends and allies. Family Village brings together thousands of online resources in a organized, easy-to-use directory.
