NH4Autism

05/13/2022

A computer keyboard "unlocked my mind from its silent cage," Elizabeth Bonker told her fellow graduates. She urged them to serve others, citing Rollins College's most famous alum: Fred Rogers.

09/02/2021

SSI just released a new publication for individuals transitioning from child to adult services. Check it out by clicking page below.

Social Security Administration just released a new publication for transition-aged youth, What You Need To Know About Your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) When You Turn 18 (Publication No. 05-11005). This publication helps youth prepare for the transition from school to adult life. It provides information about SSI work incentives primarily affecting youth, as well as information about common programs, services and supports that parents, guardians and youth may find helpful.https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-11005.pdf

07/07/2021

https://www.mjcattorneys.com/media/2021/july/judge-rules-medicaid-age-limit-for-people-with-a/?fbclid=IwAR2LcA3-7Q6ZRUhSltVq2e4R3fu2RojnF_ef4oVhcYUpf266l0QdVjVbvmU

Indiana residents who are 21+ with autism may now receive Medicaid benefits for applied behavioral analysis therapy. To learn more, visit our blog!

04/01/2021

Check out the Concord Hotel tomorrow night in support of Autism Awareness Day

03/08/2021

This month our focus will be on Developmental Disabilities Month, and highlights women and autism for National Women’s History Month;...

01/25/2021

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2021/01/25/biden-pandemic-strategy-puts-focus-on-people-with-disabilities/29163/?fbclid=IwAR0l84XK91djFNX5NuL-IjQG-DBZ7swKy4SLU2fYevAoCPzEWHe4o_dPL5w

As President Joe Biden introduces a coordinated federal approach to address the COVID-19 pandemic, he's turning attention to the virus' impact on people with disabilities.

11/20/2020

From National Autism Association:"Every child should be safe, protected and prepared to learn while in school. Sadly, that is not always the case. Of the 101,990 students who were restrained at school or were placed in seclusion in 2018 — 78 percent were students with disabilities. It's time to pass the Keeping All Students Safe Act (KASSA)."

House Committee on Education & Labor

10/27/2020

On Thursday, Nov 5th New Hampshire Family Voices and the Parent Information Center are hosting a webinar on supported decision making from 2 pm to 3 pm. This event is free but registration is required. For more information or to register please click the link below.

When we think of Least Restrictive Environment for our children becoming adults, let's think about Supported Decision Making as an alternative to guardianship.
Join us next Thurs. to learn more!

10/27/2020

The Disability Rights Center of New Hampshire has launched a special project for expanding legal services for students with disabilities during the Covid-19 pandemic. For more information please click the link below or contact the DRC-NH.

DRC-NH Launches New Special Education and COVID-19 Project Expanding Legal Services for Students with Disabilities - https://mailchi.mp/6f047f27eaa6/new-special-education-and-covid-19-project