New Hampshire Health and Disability News
New Hampshire Disability News
Information regarding the State of New Hampshire, including facts and statistics, news, and information of interest for persons with disabilities.
New Hampshire Disability Statistics - There are an estimated 174,000 people in the state of New Hampshire over the age of five who have a form of disability. Approximately 30,000 people, or 2.5% of the state's population, experience difficulties with performing activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing, or getting around inside of their homes. There are around 90,000 people in the state who have a form of work disability, and around 39,000 people with disabilities in New Hampshire who are employed. Around 6,000 people with disabilities in the state are unemployed, while 51,000 are currently not in the workforce.
New Hampshire Disability Resources
The New Hampshire Challenge - Their mission is to provide information to and advocate for families with persons who have disabilities - http://www.nhchallenge.org/about.asp
Disability Rights Center - The Disabilities Rights Center is dedicated to eliminating barriers existing in New Hampshire to the full and equal enjoyment of civil and other legal rights by people with disabilities - http://www.drcnh.org
Brain Injury Association of New Hampshir (BIANH) - To create a better future through brain injury prevention, education, advocacy and support - http://www.bianh.org
Childhood Cancer Lifeline - Their mission is to empower New Hampshire families who are coping with childhood cancer by providing knowledge, resources, assistance, and hope - http://www.childhoodcancerlifeline.org
HEAR in New Hampshire - HEAR in New Hampshire is a non-profit organization providing a comprehensive auditory/oral education and therapeutic curriculum for young children who are deaf or hard of hearing - http://www.hearinnh.org
Granite State Independent Living (GSIL) - Granite State Independent Living (GSIL) is a statewide nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote life with independence for people with disabilities and those experiencing the natural process of aging through advocacy, information, education and support - http://www.gsil.org
Riverbend Community Mental Health - Care for the mental health of our community - http://www.riverbendcmhc.org
Community Partners - Behavioral Health and Developmental Services of Strafford County, Inc. - http://www.dssc9.org
Articles
| Pub. Date | Topic | Author |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-02-04 | New Hampshire Legislation to Restrict Restraint of Children in Schools and Treatment Facilities | New Hampshire Child Advocacy Network |
| 2009-10-28 | National Guard Amendments Signed into Law - Shaheen | New Hampshire Disability News |
