In early September, we celebrate the contributions Direct Support Professionals make to the lives of the people they support and the strengthening of our communities! The amazing DSP Appreciation Week team organized a fun-filled week with costume days, breakfast, a car wash, an ice cream social, and our annual BBQ to honor the amazing Direct Support Professionals whose dedication and passion are making a real difference.

Thank you!

The school year is in full swing, and the Disability Rights Center and Parent Information Center have created resources to support families in achieving a successful academic year. Be sure to subscribe to their newsletters to stay up to date on the opportunities available through these great organizations.

Click the button below to view the DRC's recent E-Newsletter: School Edition.

This newsletter reviews the laws you should know to advocate for the support and services available to your student to support their success. Check it out!

NHPIC is a wealth of resources. Be sure to check out their website at https://picnh.org/

Check out the workshops and events they have planned. Topics include advocacy, relationship building, high school transition, and more!

Thank you to everyone who voted! Community Bridges proudly won silver in the Best of 603 for Nonprofits in New Hampshire! Thank you for your support. We love what we do!

The Ride Ahead

a film by Samuel Habib & Dan Habib

We are excited to spread the word about @The Ride Ahead coming to New Hampshire! The film follows Samuel Habib as he navigates the path to adulthood with a disability. 

The film will be screened on October 17 at the New Hampshire Film Festival in Portsmouth and December 2 at BNH Stage in Concord. The proceeds will benefit Community Bridges. Both events will be followed by Q&As with co-directors Samuel and Dan Habib. The film will be shown with open captions and audio description, and the venues are wheelchair accessible. 

Find ticket information at www.rideaheadfilm.com/screenings and watch the film trailer at https://bit.ly/4bbew02! 

Your Participation is Important!

The Department of Health and Human Services has announced that He-M 1001 is now open for formal public comment.



He-M 1001 describes the standards and procedures for certifying community residences funded by the state of New Hampshire for persons with a developmental disability or acquired brain disorder. It specifies minimum standards governing the operation and continued certification of such residences.

Information regarding the formal comment period duration, the public hearing, and where to submit formal comments may be found here: https://gencourt.state.nh.us/.../2024-187%20IP%20Notice...

The Initial Proposal may be found here: https://gencourt.state.nh.us/.../2024-187%20IP%20Rule...

The deadline for submission of materials in writing, or, if practicable for the agency, in the electronic format specified is: Tuesday, November 5, 2024

The public hearing is scheduled for: Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at DHHS Brown Building, Auditorium, 129 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH.

Recently Adopted He-M Rules

• He-M 503: Eligibility and the Process of Providing Services 
• He-M 504: Provider and Provider Agency Operations 
• He-M 505: Establishment and Operations of Area Agencies 
• He-M 506: Staff Qualifications and Staff Development Requirements for Developmental Service Agencies 
• He-M 507: Community Participation Services 
• He-M 517: Medicaid-Covered Home and Community-Based Services for Persons with Developmental Disabilities and Acquired Brain Disorders 
• He-M 518: Employment Services 

For more information, visit https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/disability-care/developmental-services/home-and-community-based-services-waivers

Important - Your feedback is needed! CSNI is participating on a legislative study commission examining the impacts of the housing shortage on people with disabilities, and we need your help! Please respond to the following survey question. It will only take a few seconds of your time: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/97G72TY

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Community Events

You can click the links below to learn more about activities near you.

• Parent Information Center Training and Events

• Institute On Disabilities Workshops & Webinars

• NH Family Voices

• Brain Injury Association

• Council on Developmental Disabilities

• Concord Chamber of Commerce

• Concord Patch

• NH Transition Community of Practice

• Caregivers Conference

• Concord City Auditorium

• Junior Service League of Concord

• Special Olympics