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COVID-19 and People with Disabilities

Disability Rights Center-NH is committed to addressing the legal needs of people with disabilities across New Hampshire during the COVID-19 public health crisis. Even in a crisis, people with disabilities have the right to live, work, learn, and access their community without discrimination.

Yes, we are open!

DRC-NH continues to provide legal services to people with disabilities across the state during the COVID-19 outbreak. Our office is open 8:00am – 4:30pm Monday through Thursday and 8:00am – 4:00pm on Friday. Office visitors should ring the doorbell to be let in. Masks are required.

You can also call us at (603) 228-0432 or email us anytime at mail@drcnh.org to schedule an appointment to speak to an attorney.

Get more information at drcnh.org/covid-19.

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What's New?

Posted in: Litigation, News, Press ReleasesTagged Access and Accommodation, EmploymentPosted on January 20, 2022

NH Supreme Court Rules Medical Marijuana Use Can Qualify as Reasonable Work Accommodation

Posted in: We Are HiringPosted on December 30, 2021January 3, 2022

We Are Hiring – Staff Attorneys

Posted in: Litigation, News, Press ReleasesTagged 504, Access and Accommodation, ADA, Special EducationPosted on December 20, 2021December 20, 2021

New Hampshire’s ‘Banned Concepts’ Law and the Threat it Poses to People with Disabilities

Posted in: Litigation, News, Press ReleasesTagged 504, Access and Accommodation, ADA, Special EducationPosted on December 20, 2021December 20, 2021

ACLU, largest teachers’ union NEA-NH, leading disability and LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, and NH law firms file federal lawsuit challenging NH classroom censorship law

Posted in: COVID-19, Litigation, News, Press ReleasesTagged 504, ADA, CFI Waiver, HealthcarePosted on November 29, 2021

Federal judge allows lawsuit seeking protection for New Hampshire residents facing dangerous institutional placements in nursing facilities to proceed

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People With Disabilities Can Access the COVID-19 Vaccine / Personas con discapacidad tienen acceso a la vacuna del COVID-19

People with disabilities have the right to access the Covid-19 vaccine. In most cases, if you want to get the vaccine, you can. No one can keep you from getting it just because you have a disability or need extra help. If you have a disability and are having trouble accessing the vaccine in NH, go to https://drcnh.org/covid-19/ or call us at (603) 228-0432 for assistance.

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Learn About Supported Decision-Making

Unlike guardianship, which involves the substitution of the guardian’s judgement for that of the person who is subject to the guardianship, the use of Supported Decision-Making maintains the person’s autonomy by providing supports so that the person can make their own decisions. Supports might include the use of plain-language materials, the presence of a supporter in meetings, and assistance in choosing from among a range of alternatives.

Learn More About Supported Decision-Making

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Know Your Employment Rights: A Series of Q&A with Samuel Habib & Jen Eber

Have you ever wondered what employment discrimination really means, what you should do if you are asked about your disability during an interview, or what you should do if you are retaliated against for requesting an accommodation at work? Samuel did.

Watch as Samuel Habib, college student, documentary filmmaker, newspaper columnist, and disability advocate asks DRC-NH employment law expert, Jen Eber, about these and other employment related questions.

Watch Now

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New Issue!

Fall 2021: Meaningful Transitions

Meaningful Transitions: SETTING A HIGHER STANDARD

In this issue we explore how students with disabilities can actively plan for their futures and ensure that they leave high school with the necessary skills and experiences to make a successful transition into adulthood.

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Special Education and COVID-19

Children with disabilities are among the most vulnerable students in the COVID-19 public health crisis. Students with disabilities across the state have missed significant instructional time as well as related services such as counseling, speech language, occupational, and other therapies.

Learn More:

Special Education and COVID-19: drcnh.org/issue-areas/childrens-issues/education/special-education-covid-19
Your Special Education Rights: drcnh.org/issue-areas/childrens-issues/education/special-education

Parents who have concerns about a child’s access to special education services can contact us to speak with an attorney free of charge.

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How Can We Help?

Are you or a loved one newly diagnosed with a disability? Are you being discriminated against because of your disability and don't know where to turn?

Call Us. We Can Help.

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