Disability RAPP Archive - Page 5 of 17

Posted in: Winter/Spring 2023 Words Matter Posted on February 10, 2023February 15, 2023

The Civic Language Perceptions Project

Language matters in the disability rights movement. Words have the power to change the way people think and feel. However, the words we choose may mean different things to different people. Recent survey data from the Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) suggests this may be especially true for...

Posted in: Winter/Spring 2023 Words Matter Posted on February 10, 2023February 13, 2023

Information Access for All

The NHCDD is dedicated to collaborating with NH entities to reduce barriers to accessing information. Explore our resource library on our website at www.nhcdd.nh.gov/publications-and-resources/information-access-all. If you are interested in contributing to our resource guide, please contact...

Posted in: Winter/Spring 2023 Words Matter Posted on February 10, 2023February 10, 2023

Planning for the Future

Recently, Disability Rights Center-NH staff and Board came together to reflect upon and streamline our organizational mission and develop a new vision: simple, yet vital long-term goals for our day-to-day work. We are excited to share these with you below. Disability Rights Center – New Hampshire...

Posted in: Spring 2022 Disability and Housing Posted on May 9, 2022February 7, 2024

Spring 2022: Disability and Housing

Get an inside perspective on a local shelter, explore universal design, and review the laws that protect the rights of people with disabilities and their service animals.

Posted in: Spring 2022 Disability and Housing Posted on May 9, 2022May 17, 2022

Taking Shelter

By Winter Trabex My journey from stable housing, to homelessness, and back to stable housing has been a difficult one. I have experienced eviction, the shelter system, being on the street, living in an RV, staying with a friend, and finally moving into my current stable housing situation. I’m transgender and disabled....

Posted in: Spring 2022 Disability and Housing Posted on May 9, 2022May 16, 2022

Recommendations for a More Inclusive Shelter System

Physical accessibility Ensure that all public areas of shelters (e.g., entrance, kitchen, bathrooms, common and sleeping areas) are accessible to participants with disabilities including vision impairments, deaf and hard of hearing, physical and mental health disabilities, severe allergies and chemical sensitivities,...