 NH Center for Youth Empowerment ServicesThe IOD, in partnership with People First of NH, the Alliance for Community Supports, Under One Roof, and several other disability organizations, is pleased to announce the formation of the New Hampshire Center for Youth Empowerment Services (YES) thanks to funding recently received from the Administration on Developmental Disabilities. Though YES is only in its first stages of development, exciting opportunities are already in the works for a new generation of leaders in the disability world.
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Introducing ABLE NHOver the past several months, disability advocates and family members from across New Hampshire have come together to create an independent advocacy organization. Advocates Building Lasting Equality in New Hampshire (ABLE NH) is the result of a planning committee made up of advocates, parents, service providers, and support from the Institute on Disability, Developmental Disabilities Council, the Disabilities Rights Center, and other groups and organization which strive to serve individuals with disabilities. ABLE NH has recently achieved 501(c)3 non-profit status and will be an affiliate of the ARC of the United States. ABLE NH advocates for the human and civil rights, as well as the full participation, of all children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of community, life, and society. Together with a growing network of members and affiliated chapters, ABLE NH desires to improve systems of supports and services, connect families, inspire communities, and influence public policy. |