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NH4Autism is a nonprofit organization dedicated to being a resource to families, professionals and individuals on the Autism Spectrum.
05/13/2022
A nonspeaking valedictorian with autism gives her college's commencement speech 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
Judge Rules Medicaid Age Limit for People with Autism Is Discriminatory 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
March 2021 Toolkit - Autism Society This month our focus will be on Developmental Disabilities Month, and highlights women and autism for National Women’s History Month;...
01/25/2021
Biden Pandemic Strategy Puts Focus On People With Disabilities 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)."
Top Democrats Unveil Bill to Protect Students from Dangerous Seclusion and Restraint Practices | House Committee on Education and Labor 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
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