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This week, we celebrated the remarkable contributions of Direct Support Professionals at Community Bridges. Your unwavering dedication, compassion, and relentless efforts play a transformative role in the lives of the individuals you serve, their families, and our entire community. The positivity you create uplifts everyone around you, cultivating an environment where all can thrive. We are profoundly grateful for the hard work and the lasting impact you have in enhancing lives and making a meaningful difference each day. Thank you! |
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Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver and Acquired Brain Disorder (ABD) Waiver Listening Sessions
The Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver and the Acquired Brain Disorder (ABD) Waiver are beginning the renewal process, with anticipated completion dates of Fall 2026. Prior to drafting any changes to the current waivers, the Bureau of Developmental Services is launching a series of informal listening sessions to gather feedback, experiences, and thoughts from individuals, families, providers, and Area Agencies. This is the time to share your thoughts on what is working and what could be improved. These sessions will be facilitated by the Institute on Disability at UNH.
Sessions are being held in three locations to accommodate a broad geographical area, as well as three virtual sessions.
Virtual sessions are scheduled to be held on:
- September 10th, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm,
- September 11th, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm, and
- September 18th, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
In-person sessions are scheduled for:
- September 11th, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in Bedford,
- September 17th, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in Concord, and
- September 19th, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in Gorham.
Please click on the flyer for location addresses and links to the virtual sessions.
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CSNI and ATinNH are partnering to host a free webinar opportunity that may be of interest to individuals with disabilities, families, guardians, Home Care Providers, DSPs, and Service Coordinators. Join Marissa Berg from CSNI and Sara Valli from ATinNH at the UNH Institute on Disability on Monday, September 22nd, from 4-5 PM for an overview of the Lending Library at ATinNH. This is a free service that allows people who could benefit from Assistive Technology to “test drive” different AT equipment before buying or requesting waiver funding. This allows individuals to be certain that the device is just what they need and will work for them. Available devices include mobility devices, speech and language devices, home access devices, and more. Sara will review what is available and how devices can be provided to individuals at no cost. Pre-registration is required; please register here: https://csni.org/upcoming-events
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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
for the 2nd Annual Building Bridges: Fostering Stronger Teams and Deeper Relationships
The Building Bridges one-day event is focused on how families and educators can work together to support children/students’ success and address challenges facing our children and schools. This year’s event showcases strategies and ideas to address anxiety in children/youth, the development of healthy, positive school environments, and to decrease school refusal/avoidance.
Join on October 3, 2025 at Primex, located at 46 Donovan St. Concord, NH, 03301.
Cost to participate is $25 (Lunch included).
Register Here
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Register Today for the 2025 Advocate NH Conference: Let It Grow! The conference will take place on October 17, 2025, at the UNH Memorial Union Building in Durham, New Hampshire.
Click the flyer above to see the detailed event schedule and learn more about our speakers. We are thrilled to bring this event to our community, with keynote speeches provided by Jill Libby and ATinNH, as well as breakout sessions focused on media and communications, person-centered planning, and an introductory training on advocacy. Deborah Opramolla will present on supported decision-making. People First will guide conference attendees through an art activity, and a panel discussion on intergenerational dialogue will follow, featuring five remarkable advocates. Breakfast and lunch will be provided on-site.
Register at ablenh.org/advocate-nh-2025/
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Join New Hampshire Business Review for a complimentary webinar
Thursday, September 18, 2025
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Join the NHBR, New Hampshire Housing’s Heather McCann, the NH Community Loan Fund’s Sarah Marchant, and Sheehan Phinney’s Greg Chakmakas for a candid look at what’s really changing in New Hampshire’s housing landscape.
From new financing opportunities for manufactured homes to the realities of multifamily development and rising construction costs, the panel will highlight both promising innovations and persistent challenges. Discover why housing remains a top priority, and how myth-busting stories and smart policy can help shape a more affordable future.
Register Here
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Changes are coming to Medicaid expansion renewals in New Hampshire. Individuals in the Granite Advantage Health Care Program (Medicaid expansion) will need to renew their Medicaid coverage every 6 months instead of once a year.
What this means: You'll fill out your redetermination paperwork twice a year to keep your health care coverage. NH DHHS will notify you if this affects you, and you can still renew by mail or online through NH EASY. Click on the flyer above for a closer look.
This new change will start for renewals scheduled on or after December 31, 2026.
Learn more and stay informed about changes coming to NH Medicaid: nhneedsmedicaid.com.
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REQs 2025 Switch-Adapted Holiday Toy Drive
This holiday season, REQ is returning to its roots with a meaningful twist. For our 2025 Holiday Toy Drive, every toy we provide will be switch-adapted to promote inclusive play opportunities for individuals of all abilities. We are also offering a limited amount of switch-adapted kitchen tools because adults deserve independence tailored to them, too!
Learn more by clicking here or contact Tiffany Kelley at TKelley@REQinc.com
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In the Community: Click the links below to learn more about activities near you.
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