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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!
Spring 2021: Disability in The Time of COVID-19
Focusing on Health Care and Higher Education
In this issue we look at how the pandemic has impacted people with disabilities through the lens of assistive technology, health care, and higher education. We explore how COVID-19 has both challenged the disability community and hopefully inspired lasting innovations.
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Join Our Team!
Disability Rights Center – New Hampshire (DRC-NH) seeks a detail oriented and passionate investigator to join us to conduct methodical, objective reviews of representative payees to ensure that Social Security beneficiaries are not abused, neglected and/or exploited.
The ideal candidate is passionate about the rights of people with disabilities; detail oriented; possesses strong interpersonal skills to interview people with disabilities, providers and family members; and comfortable reviewing financial data to assure that people with disabilities are protected from financial exploitation.
This is a part time hourly (non-exempt) position (18-20 hours per week). The investigator will conduct interviews across New Hampshire in institutions and homes.
Successful completion of government clearance by the United States Government Office of Personnel Management is required for this position. Clearance must be completed/obtained within the first 3 months of hire.
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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