ORGANIZATIONS
MILESTONES
IT ALL BEGINS WITH I CAN
BECAUSE I CARE
EMPOWER ME
100
HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN INDIVIDUAL ADVOCACY EFFORTS AND EXISTS TO ENSURE CHANGE THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE DD ACT. ALSO HAS DEVOTED SIGNIFICANT ENERGY TO DSP RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATIONS.
What is NH DD COUNCIL
100
In 1991, with the help of a federal class action law suit, this institution was closed and New Hampshire became the first state to have no institutions for people with developmental disabilities.
What is Laconia State School
100
research places to use my talents that will assist in the creation of opportunities to makes purchases.
What is I can get a job.
100
potential or known rights violations are watched by all and communicated.
What is a mandated reporter
100
direct people I am with to talk to me
What is I have a voice
200
INDIVIDUALS CALL US TO EXPRESS COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES ABOUT SERVICES OR LACK THERE OF
What is DISABILITIES RIGHTS CENTER (DRC)
200
There are 10 non profit entities in NH that contract with the Bureau of the State of NH to strengthen and support individuals and families within the context of their lives and within their own communities.
What are Area Agencies
200
find places to frequent in my community and meet some potential friends.
What is I can become an active member of my community.
200
Bureau of adult and elderly services (BEAS) and Bureau of Developmental Services (BDS) record and track concerns made on my behalf.
What is complaint investigations
200
teach me, show me, and stand back DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!
What is allow me to do the task
300
WE PROVIDE AVENUES TO EXPLORE, SECURE AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT
What is VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
300
I can make my destiny and create my own services
What is consumer directed care
300
I will learn safety skills in the community to be able to access locations I would like to go
What is I can learn and use public transportation.
300
I help to teach you skills to be successful in your goals and wishes for your future
What is DSP
300
find out what I like and learn to research what there is for me to do.
What is understanding my community opportunities
400
WE ASSIST IN ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING TO BETTER AID AN INDIVIDUAL IN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO VARIOUS COMMUNICATION TOOLS.
What is NH ATECH
400
This statewide self-advocacy non-profit organization started operation in 1992.
What is People First of NH
400
I am reading about proper and safe handling of food and how food effects my body.
What is I can learn to cook and eat healthy.
400
There are several people that help in assuring my rights and future goals.
What is my team
400
skills learned via written documents and DSP instruction to create a predictable/desired outcome.
What is how can I express myself appropriately.
500
Provides administrative and financial services to the Area Agencies, establishes policy positions on legislative or regulatory issues, and manages grant programs benefiting our constituents in the community of individuals with developmental disabilities.
What is CSNI (Community Support Network, Inc.)
500
This program for individuals with developmental disabilities was established to pay for the services and supports needed in order to live in the community.
What is Medicaid Community Care Waiver (CCW)
500
I am part of a team and have a work out schedule.
What is I can play a sport and participate in special olympics
500
methodology designed to encourage use of the individual's voice to express wants/needs etc.
What is self advocacy
500
being an active participant in the creation and implementation of services that best meet my goals/needs.
What is I want to choose my services
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