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Concord Office: Office: (603) 226-2900 or (800) 529-0976 (in NH)
Laconia Office: (603) 528-3060 or (800) 932-5837 (in NH)
Website: www.nhassistivetechnology.org
Asperger's Association of New England
Asperger's Association of New England (AANE) is made up of individuals with Asperger's Syndrome (AS), their families, friends and professionals to foster awareness, respect, acceptance, and support for these individuals and their families.
182 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: (617) 393-3824
Website: www.aane.org
Autism Society of New Hampshire is dedicated to individuals with Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD). Individuals with Autism/PDD have the right and capability to pursue happiness, make meaningful choices, and realize their full potential. Through education, the Society hopes to foster the understanding, unqualified acceptance, and genuine appreciation of individuals with Autism/PDD. The Autism Society of New Hampshire is a membership organization consisting of individuals with Autism/PDD, families, professionals, friends, and community members.
PO Box 68
Concord, NH 03302
Phone: (603) 679-2424
Website: http://www.autism-society-nh.org
The Birchtree Center is a non-profit organization who provides specialized educational services for children and youth with autism. The Center's mission is to improve quality of life and enhance the potential of individuals with autism. Programs are designed to meet the unique educational needs of each student to facilitate the development of communication, social, behavioral, academic and life skills necessary to live a productive and independent life. The Birchtree Center's comprehensive ABA based educational approach, broad age range, family support and community outreach programs make our center unique and an essential program for a significant number of children and their families in the State of New Hampshire.
Birchtree Center
33 Jewell Court, Suite 2
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: (603) 433-4192
Website: www.birchtreecenter.org
Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Provides individualized guidance, counseling and placement services to eligible consumers; also provides family services around the needs of the individual.
21 Fruit Street, Suite 20
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 271-3471 (V/TTY) or (800) 299-1647
Fax: (603) 271-7095
Website: www.ed.state.nh.us
The Center of Optimum Learning is a year-round day program for children who would benefit from a small, specialized learning environment. This program is designed to serve children ages nine to fourteen.
Exeter, NH Phone: (603) 772-0700
Website: http://www.learning2learn.com/about/index.html
Children's Hospital at Dartmouth (CHaD) Family Center created by families for families, provides a consumer health library, on-line health information and resources, information about community bases resources for families, access to financial assistance and Medicaid enrollment, and a quiet place of retreat including a play area for children and a place for families to relax in between visits.
One Medical Center Drive
Lebanon, NH 03756
Phone: (603) 650-7884
Website: http://www.dhmc.org/childrens_hospital_at_dartmouth.cfm
Community Support Network, Inc. (CSNI) is a not for profit organization that works in support of the 12 Area Agencies throughout the state of New Hampshire that provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. CSNI 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. CSNI serves as the communication and contact center on issues and services for those seeking information on developmental disability issues.
10 Ferry Street, Suite 401
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 229-1982
Website: http://csni.org
Council for Children & Adolescents with Chronic Health Conditions analyzes the barriers in obtaining appropriate and effective community and family-based services and support. Also to advocate and collaborate at state and local levels to improve the capacities of communities to respond to the needs of families with children and adolescents with chronic health conditions. Provides information and advocacy.
21 South Fruit Street, Suite 22
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 225-6400 Fax: (603) 271-1156
Website: www.ccachc.org
Crotched Mountain has earned a reputation for excellence through serving the needs of people with disabilities and their families for more than 50 years. Our rehabilitation center is located on the southern slope of Crotched Mountain in Greenfield, NH surrounded by a 1,400-acre woodland preserve.
1 Verney Drive
Greenfield, NH 03047
Phone: (603) 547-3311 ext. 471; Fax: (603) 547-6212
Website: http://www.crotchedmountain.org/crotchedmountain/html/home.htm
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Center for Genetics and Child Development. 2-3 hour evaluations, multi-disciplinary assessment team including Developmental Pediatrician, Psychologist, Clinic Coordinator, OTR/EDd
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
1 Medical Center Drive
Lebanon, NH 03756
Phone: (603) 650-5000 (main number)
Website: http://www.dhmc.org/webpage.cfm
Department of Education: Bureau of Special Education Responsible for ensuring that school districts provide a free and appropriate education to all educationally handicapped students.
101 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 271-3494
http://www.ed.state.nh.us
Disabilities Rights Center Protection and Advocacy System for New Hampshire Advocating for the Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities
18 Low Avenue
Concord, NH 03301-4971
(603) 228-0432; (800) 834-1721 V/TTY; Fax: (603) 225-2077
Website: http://www.drcnh.org
The 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. The NH developmental services system offers its consumers with developmental disabilities and acquired brain disorders a wide range of supports and services within their own communities.
NH DHHS Division of Community Based Care Services Bureau of Developmental Services
105 Pleasant St
Concord, NH 03301-3857
Phone: (603) 271-5034 or (800) 852-3345 ext. 5034; Fax: (603) 271-5166
Website: http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/DHHS/BDS/default.htm
Early Education and Intervention Network of N.H. Information/referral; early intervention and pre-school programs for children with developmental disabilities or at risk for developmental delay. Early Education & Intervention Information & support to promote best practices in early intervention and early childhood/special education.
Network of New Hampshire
c/o Casey Family Services
105 Loudon Road, Building 2
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 228-2040
Website: www.eeinnh.org
Easter Seals provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities.
555 Auburn Street
Manchester, NH 03103
Phone: (800) 870-8728 or (603) 0623-8863 (voice/TTY); Fax: (603) 625-1148
Website: www.nh.easterseals.com
Easter Seals' Autism Diagnostic & Treatment Center
Easterseals Sensory Integration Lab We provide developmentally appropriate pediatric therapy services specializing in sensory integration therapy and assessment.
Family Support Program In its effort to serve the community of people with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families, Easter Seals New Hampshire has hired a Family Support Coordinator as part of the new Autism Clinic that is being built.
Manchester: (603) 621-3543; Salem: (603) 893-0984; Raymond: (603) 895-1522
Family Resource Connection Providing Information Resources for Families with Children. In 1996, the Family Resource Connection (FRC) was launched as a collaborative effort of New Hampshire Departments of Health & Human Services, Education, and the NH State Library—as a statewide library and clearinghouse, whose primary mission was to serve the needs of NH’s children by means of providing information, resources, and support for NH families, caregivers, educators, and other professionals concerning aspects of caring for, educating and raising children—with an emphasis on children with special needs. Lending Library open to the public.
Phone: (603) 271-7931 or (800) 298-4321
Website: http://www.state.nh.us/nhsl/frc
The Foundation for Healthy Communities The Foundation for Healthy Communities is a nonprofit corporation that exists to improve health and health care, and includes New Hampshire hospitals, health plans, clinicians, home care agencies and public policy leaders. It was founded in 1968 by the New Hampshire Hospital Association as an educational and research organization for hospitals.
125 Airport Road
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 225-0900; Fax: (603) 225-4346
Website: http://www.healthynh.com/index-fhc.php
Future PLANning Networks of New Hampshire Purpose is to provide education and training in relating to future financial planning; lifetime personal networks of support; information, referrals and resources; and family-to-family mentoring. At this point in time "Future PLAN" is focusing on Belknap and Southern Grafton counties, with hopes to expand when the funds are available. If you would like to join the committee, please call Susan Gunther at (603) 293-7371 or Mary Beshta at (603) 744-9301. We would love to share our vision of the future with you. "Planning for the future is one of the best ways to improve your relative's life in the present."
Future Planning Networks of New Hampshire
21 South Fruit Street, Ste. 22
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 271-8948
Email: info@futureplannh.org
Granite State Guardianship Services Provides guardianship, protective and fiduciary services to incapacitated residents of NH. In 1986, Tri-County CAP, Inc. / GSGS was approved by the New Hampshire Supreme Court as a Public Guardian and Protection program. Granite State Guardianship Services has served over five hundred individuals throughout New Hampshire. Tri-County CAP, Inc. / GSGS is a division of Tri-County Community Action Program, Inc., a non-profit corporation serving the needs of the citizens of New Hampshire with over twenty different programs.
30 Jefferson Road
Whitefield, NH 03598-1221
Phone: (603) 837-9561; Fax: (603) 837-2613
18 Low Avenue
Concord, NH 03301-4902
Phone: (603) 224-0805; Fax: (603) 229-1758
Website: www.gsgs.org
Granite State Independant Living (GSIL) Information and referral, peer support and counseling, skills training, advocacy, interpreter and personal care attendant services, transportation, social and recreational programs and accessibility services, and deaf and hard of hearing services.
21 Chenell Drive
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: Statewide (800) 826-3700 or (888) 396-3459 TTY
Website: www.gsil.org
Harmony Acres Therapeutic Riding Center A registered 501c3 non-profit, provides children with disabilities with an enriched learning environment to grow in both development and esteem through their successes of therapeutic riding.
P.O. Box 464
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 738-4996
Website: www.horsesinharmony.org
The Harry Gregg Foundation provides financial assistance to improve the lives of people in New Hampshire with physical, intellectual, or emotional disabilities. It was established in 1989 in memory of Harry Gregg, founder of the Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center. Since then, the Foundation has made more than 4,000 grants totaling over $1.5 million covering costs of medical, dental, vision, hearing, or therapy treatments not covered by insurance or other programs; special equipment, services or supplies; modifications to living area, workplace or vehicle; respite services and recreational activities; and vocational, educational or driver training.
800-394-3311 ext. 401 (in NH); 603-547-3311 ext. 401 (outside NH)
Website: http://www.crotchedmountain.org/crotchedmountain/html/hgreggfoundation.htm
Institute On Disability At UNH The IOD advances policies and systems changes, promising practices, education, and research that strengthen communities and ensure full access, equal opportunities, and participation for all persons.
Mailing address: The Institute on Disability / UCED
10 West Edge Drive, Suite 101
Durham, NH 03824
Phone/tdd: 603-862-4320 Fax: 603-862-0555
Website: www.iod.unh.edu
Concord Office
56 Old Suncook Road, Suite 2
Concord, NH 03301
Phone/tdd: 603-228-2084 or 1-800-238-2048 (NH Only) Fax: 603-228-3270
Manchester Office
340 Commercial Street, 2nd Floor
Manchester, NH 03101
Phone: 603-628-7681 Fax: 603-628-7679
Institute On Disability At UNH Resource Center For Autism Unites Teaching, Research, Service Initiatives on Autism Spectrum Disorders. The Institute on Disability/UCED (IOD) at the University of New Hampshire was established in 1987 to provide a coherent university-based focus for the improvement of knowledge, policies, and practices related to the lives of persons with disabilities and their families.
340 Commercial Street, 2nd Floor
Manchester, NH 03101
Phone: (603) 628-7681
Website: www.iod.unh.edu
Kidz Play Pediatric Therapy and Wellness Center Our clinic specializes in pediatric Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Language Services. We specialize in sensory integration therapy and assessments, Autism Spectrum, Developmental, Neurological, Musculoskeltal, and Learning Disorders. Services are provided in over 3000 square feet of clinic space with state of the art equipment. Services are provided to children ages birth thru eighteen years with a variety of diagnoses including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Right hemisphere dysfunction, Attention Deficit, Dysfunction of Sensory Integration, and other neuromuscular issues. Wellness programs include bike riding lessons, play groups, yoga, writing groups, and social skills groups. We also have a catalog division called Theragifts which provides state of the art products and gifts for children of all abilities.
1 F Commons Drive, Suite 38
Londonderry, NH 03053
Phone: (603) 437-3330; Fax: (603) 437-0431
Website: www.kidzplay.org
Moore Center Services Non-profit center serving developmentally-disabled persons from birth to age three and 18 years old and over. Our agency is located in Manchester, New Hampshire, and provides services to families living in Auburn, Bedford, Candia, Goffstown, Hooksett, Londonderry, Manchester, and New Boston.
132 Titus Avenue
Manchester, NH 03103
Phone: (603) 668-5423 or (603) 206-2700
Website: www.moorecenter.org
NAMI-NH - Alliance for the Mentally Ill of NH Statewide organization and affiliates offer information and support to people with serious mental illnesses and their parents, children, spouses, siblings and friends.
15 Green St.
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 225-5359 or (800) 242-6264 Fax: (603) 228-8848
Website: www.naminh.org
New Hampshire Challenge (publication of a newspaper for families who have members with disabilities. The New Hampshire Challenge is a quarterly newspaper for families who have members with disabilities, addressing disability issues through a family perspective. The Challenge provides information about and in-depth analysis of public policy, legislation, services, best practices and other pertinent issues. The Challenge is delivered four times a year by the US Postal Service, and it is also published online.
The New Hampshire Challenge
P.O. Box 579
Dover, NH 03821
Phone: (603) 742-0500 or (800) 758-6430
Website: www.nhchallenge.org
NH Connections The Mission of NH Connections is to develop collaborative regional support networks to improve educational outcomes for all children while meeting the unique needs of children and youth with disabilities and to facilitate access to supports and services statewide.
P.O. Box 2405
Concord, NH 03302-2405
Phone: (603) 224-7005 or (800) 947-7005 (N.H. Only)
Website: www.nhconnections.org
New Hampshire Education Law publishes the New Hampshire Special Education Law Manual: A Guide for Parents, Educators, and Professionals and conducts trainings for parents, educators, attorneys, advocate and other professionals involved in education. Website: http://www.nhedlaw.com/resources.htm
NH Family Voices, a family to Family Health Information and Resource Center Assists families in finding their way through the maze of services by providing information and emotional support, identifying resources available within the community, and making available a lending library of books, videos and audio tapes; distributes free newsletter, Pass It On. "Maneuvering Through the Maze" contains listings of state health and human service agencies and nonprofit and other organizations that serve people with physical, developmental, and mental disabilities and chronic illnesses and their families. We have also included other community serving organizations that provide important services such as housing, childcare, and transportation to all residents, including those with disabilities. Programs should be contacted directly for more detailed information. http://www.nhfv.org/Maneuvering_Through_the_Maze_2-05.pdf
NH Family Voices
29 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (800) 852-3345 ext. 4525 or (603) 271-4525
Website: www.nhfv.org
NH Governor's Commission on Disability Formulates an integrated, comprehensive statewide plan to address the needs of individuals with disabilities.
57 Regional Drive
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 271-2773 or (800) 852-3405
http://www.nh.gov/disability/index.html
NH Healthy Kids Corporation Mission is to provide access to affordable quality health coverage for NH's uninsured children.
25 Hall Street
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (877) 464-2447 or (603) 228-2925; Fax: (603) 228-8940
Website:www.nhhealthykids.org
NHMicroboards Transitioning Youth to Adulthood. A Microboard is a small group of individuals who have a personal relationship with an individual with a disability, and come together periodically to help the individual plan for their future. Planning teams are established to assist students to customize services and supports to their individual needs and desires, while maximizing choice and control over the services they receive. If you are in New Hampshire you may qualify to participate in a research project studying transition outcomes for students with disabilities.
Eligibility criteria for participation in the New Hampshire Microboards Project:
• Within 2 years of leaving school at time of enrollment into the project;
• Eligible for special education services;
• Expected to need long-term supports
• Express interest in receiving assistance with transition planning; and
• Are currently enrolled in High School.
If you are interested in participating in the NH Microboards Project Contact:
Microboard Office Project Coordinators
University of New Hampshire
Institute on Disability
340 Commercial Street, 2nd Floor
Manchester, NH 03101
New Hampshire State Library The Talking Books Program exists to meet the reading needs and interests of New Hampshire residents who are physically unable to see, handle or process printed material comfortably. Library Services to Persons with Disabilities serves almost 2000 people and lends over 90,000 books each year.
Talking Book Services
117 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301-3852
Library Code: NH1A
Telephone: (603) 271-3429 or (800) 491-4200 (in NH)
Website: www.nh.gov/nhsl/talking_books/
Northeast Passage The mission of NORTHEAST PASSAGE is to create an environment where individuals with disabilities can recreate with the same freedom of choice, quality of life, and independence as their non-disabled peers. Provides (for a fee) equipment and expertise to individuals, schools and companies to ensure access to educational outings and recreational activities.
Northeast Passage
Hewitt Hall
4 Library Way
Durham, NH 03824
Phone: (603) 862-0070; TTY NH Relay (800) 735-2964; Fax: (603) 862-2722
Website: www.nepassage.org
Paces of Litchfield: Parents Advocating for Children's Education Services We are parents with children who have learning differences. Our parents have personal experience, training and information concerning the educational process. Our membership is open to parents of children with educational needs and anyone interested in their child's education. PACES of Litchfield is a positive, solution oriented parent committee that is committed to establishing a collegial atmosphere between parents and faculty involved in the special education process.
Website: http://paceslitchfield.tripod.com
People First of New Hampshire People First of New Hampshire, the statewide self-advocacy organization started operation in 1992, celebrating it’s ten year anniversary in the spring of 2002. Now, in 2005, there are 14 recognized self-advocacy chapters located throughout our state. People who experience disability are members of local self-advocacy chapters. Each chapter elects two representatives to serve on the board of directors of People First of NH, making this organization the only non-profit in the state that is run completely by people who experience disability.
People First of NH
4 Park Street, Suite # 201
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 568-2128 or (800) 566-2128 (in NH); FAX: (603) 225-2125.
Website: http://www.peoplefirstofnh.org
The Parent Information Center (PIC) is a recognized leader in building strong family/school partnerships. PIC provides information, support, and educational programs for parents, family members, educators, and the community. PIC is a pioneer in promoting effective parent involvement in the special education process.
Parent Information Center
P.O. Box 2405
Concord, NH 03302-2405
(603) 224-7005 or (800) 947-7005 (in NH)
Website: http://www.parentinformationcenter.org
The Reading Foundation, established in 1999 by Melissa Farrall, Ph.D., and Elaine Holden, FAOGPE, believes that all children can learn to read, including children with multiple learning disabilities, mental retardation, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and autism. Dr. Farrall and Dr. Holden focus on children who have difficulty learning in the standard school environment because the ability to read is critical for leading an independent and rewarding life.
10 North Boulevard, Unit #19
Amherst, NH 03031
Phone: (603) 882-0992
Website: http://www.thereadingfoundation.com
Refurbished Equipment Marketplace (REM) Sale of quality refurbished equipment; Rentals, service & repair; Information & referral services. Inventory on website.
84 A Iron Works Rd.
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 224-7630 or (800) 427-3338.
Website: www.nhassistivetechnology.org/contact_rem.php#directions
Seacoast Child Development Center An interdisciplinary clinical consultation service, assisting families of children with developmental disabilities by using a team approach. Evaluation may include home and/or school visit, depending on needs of child and family. The program is affiliated with Dartmouth Center for Genetics and Child Development and the Institute on Disability, UNH.
Seacoast Child Development Clinic
University of New Hampshire-Institute on Disability/UCED
312 Morrill Hall, UNH
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 862-0561; Fax (603) 862-0034
Website: www.seacoastclinic.unh.edu
ServiceLink New Hampshire ServiceLink is a network of ten community-based ServiceLink Resource Centers and forty satellite offices with the common purpose of providing information and supportive referrals about resources for older adults, adults living with disabilities, chronic illness, and their families and caregivers.
Phone: (603) 644-2240 or (866) 634-9412
Website: www.state.nh.us/servicelink
Special Olympics NH Provides sports activities change to: opportunities for athletes with developmental disabilities provides sports activities change to: opportunities for athletes with developmental disabilities.
Special Olympic of NH
650 Elm Street
Manchester, NH 03101
Phone: (800) 639-2608 or (603) 624-1250
Website: www.sonh.org
Southern Regional Education Service Center, Inc. The Southeastern Regional Education Service Center (SERESC) was formed in 1974 when 14 school districts pooled their resources to support special education students being mainstreamed into public schools for the first time. SERESC was created and remains a non-profit entity managed by a Board of Directors comprised of School Board Members and Superintendents of Schools. As an educational consortium, SERESC has both a regional and statewide focus that enables us to serve all educational communities. SERESC pilots innovative practices and creativity, technological sophistication and professional development that contribute to accountability, improved student learning, and excellence in the teaching profession. Locally, SERESC serves a population of over 25,000 students, plus 2,000 teachers and administrators in forty schools.
29 Commerce Drive
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 206-6800
http://www.seresc.k12.nh.us
TEC Exploration Center: Hands-on technology exploration Loans of assistive technology; training; technical support
TEC Exploration Center
117 Pleasant Street
Dolloff Bldg., Second floor
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603-226-2900
Email: lbenoit@nhaat.mv.com
TRAIL was developed to give children with special needs the ability to play outside of a school or home setting, enjoying activities that any other child has the opportunity to experience. TRAIL provides an opportunity to build motor and social skills - areas in which special needs children often have difficulties due to not meeting all developmental milestones.
PO Box 294
Charlestown, NH 03603
Website: http://www.trail4kids.org
TREK: Therapeutic Recreation Empowering Kids Is designed to work with parents, students, administrators, physical education, special education or classroom teachers, as well as other related service providers, to ensure equal opportunity for students with physical and developmental disabilities. To facilitate the inclusion of students into the curriculum (including Phys. Ed.), sports, after school programs, or summer programs. Through the use of adaptive equipment, direct instruction, and a focus on social awareness, students can upgrade their skills to a level where inclusive participation in recreation-based activities is successful.
Hewitt Hall
4 Library Way
Durham, NH 03824
Phone: (603) 862-0070; NH Relay (800) 735-2964; Fax:603-862-2722
Website: http://www.nepassage.org/TREK.html
Yellow Pages for Kids Find educational consultants, psychologists, educational diagnosticians, healthcare providers, academic therapists, tutors, speech language therapists, occupational therapists, coaches, advocates, and attorneys for children with disabilities on the Yellow Pages for Kids for your state. You will also find special education schools, learning centers, treatment programs, parent groups, respite care, community centers, grassroots organizations, and government programs for children with disabilities.
Website: www.yellowpagesforkids.com/help/nh.htm