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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.
What's New?
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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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.
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.
Fighting Against Housing Discrimination
We stepped in when a landlord refused to rent to Kathleen because she has a disability and might require accommodations in the future. Kathleen and her son were able to happily settle in to their new place.
“Knowing I could reach out and speak to a knowledgeable professional literally gave me the strength to get through this latest challenge.”
-Previous DRC-NH Client
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