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Advocacy
www.drcnh.org
Disabilities Rights Center
18 Low Avenue
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 228-3490 or (800) 834-1721 V/TTY
fax: (603) 225-2077
Do you have a legal problem related to a disability? The Disabilities Rights Center may be able to help. The DRC advocates for the legal rights of people with disabilities with information, advice, brief legal services, and legal representation in priority areas
Call if you have questions about your rights in special education; access to or quality of services; discrimination in housing, employment, and public accomodations; benefits; and freedom from abuse, neglect, restraint and seclusion.
www.nhddc.com
New Hampshire Developmental Disabilities Council
The New Hampshire Developmental Disabilities Council is a federally funded, state agency responsible for conducting and implementing a statewide plan for improving the quality of the lives of people with disabilities. This Web site includes information about the Council's activities and links to other on-line resources.
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www.gsil.org
Granite State Independent Living
GSIL is a private, non-profit organization committed to equality of opportunity for all people with disabilities. In 1980, we began with a small group of people with disabilities who wanted to control their own destinies and make their own life choices. Since then, GSIL has grown into a statewide information, advocacy, and direct services organization run by and for people with disabilities.
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www.peoplefirstofnh.org
People First of NH
People First of NH, New Hampshire's statewide self-advocacy organization, is a group of people working together to help each other take charge of their lives. This is being done by learning how to make decisions and choices in life in order to be more independent. It also means learning our rights and responsibilities. Members support each other and gain confidence to speak out about what we believe in. This site includes a page of links to other online self-advocacy sites.
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