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disabilityrightsnh.bsky.social
When people with disabilities are included, communities are stronger. Support connection, belonging, and opportunity this #GivingTuesday. #TogetherWeGive. Support @DRCNH and #DisabilityRights at drcnh.org/donate/
Young child and their grandparents, all with light skin tone and various abilities, embrace and smile in a park. Text down the righthand side reads ‘Giving Tuesday’.
December 2, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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willskipworth.bsky.social
The Disability Rights Center-NH, @disabilityrightsnh.bsky.social, has launched an investigation into New Hampshire’s intellectual and developmental care disability system following my reporting on rampant abuse and neglect in the system.
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Disability Rights Center launches investigation into New Hampshire's disability care system • New Hampshire Bulletin
The Disability Rights Center-NH has launched an investigation into New Hampshire’s disability care system following a series of articles published by the Bulletin earlier this month, the agency said M...
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November 26, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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disabilityrightsnh.bsky.social
WARNING: Article describes abuse of people with disabilities.
The abuse described in this @newhampshirebulletin.com series is horrific and unacceptable. We are investigating and will issue a report on our findings and recommendations.
newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/11/14/n...
New Hampshire’s disability system has a horrific past, and advocates say the path forward is unclear • New Hampshire Bulletin
As a monthslong Bulletin investigation into New Hampshire’s modern disability care network has revealed, systemic problems of abuse and neglect haven’t gone away. Tragic story after tragic story — man...
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November 14, 2025 at 9:15 PM
stephaniedrcnh.bsky.social
Warning: This article describes horrific abuse and the death of people with disabilities.

Thank you @willskipworth.bsky.social for this work!
November 10, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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A beautiful day in Pittsfield on Saturday just in time for the start of the 43rd Annual Hot Air Balloon Rally, the largest annual fundraiser for the Suncook Valley Rotary Club
43rd Annual Hot Air Balloon Rally takes to the skies in Pittsfield this weekend
A beautiful day in Pittsfield on Saturday just in time for the start of the 43rd Annual Hot Air Balloon Rally, the largest annual fundraiser for the Suncook Valley Rotary Club
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August 3, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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Register for marching groups at ablenh.org/disability-pride-parade-and-festival/

We are thrilled to invite you to the upcoming Disability Pride Parade on July 26! Join us in Concord for a 0.3-mile march followed by a festival celebrating the 35th anniversary of the ADA and 50th Year of the DD Act.
Disability Pride Parade July 26 10 AM - 1 PM Concord State House Plaza Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the ADA and 50th Year of the DD Act! The Future is Bright, The Future is Inclusive! • 10:00 AM - Marching Teams start to meet at the State House Plaza to stage the parade • 11:00 AM-11:20 AM - Parade • 11:00 AM-1:00 PM - Festival in State House Plaza Register: ablenh.org/disability-pride-parade-and-festival/
June 25, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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The federal government is on the brink of cutting the only independent watchdogs that protect people with disabilities.

Tell Congress: Protect P&A funding.
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#HandsoffDisabilityServices #ProtectPnAs
This image features a black background and striking orange and white text. It reads “Cuts to disability rights programs don’t just hurt – they kill. The federal government is on the brink of cutting the only independent watchdogs that protect people with disabilities. Swipe to understand what’s at stake.” It also features the National Disability Rights Network Logo. The image reads “What are P&As? The Protection & Advocacy (P&A) network was created after tragedy. In the 1970s, the world got a window view of the abuse and neglect people with disabilities faced in institutions. Congress said: ‘Never again.’ The P&As became a part of this promise – they are the watchdogs that make sure no one suffers in silence.” It also features a black and white image of a young person crouching with their head in their hands. The image reads “What do P&As do? Everyday, Protection & Advocacy organizations: investigate abuse and neglect claims, help people with disabilities access healthcare, jobs and education, ensure laws protecting people with disabilities are enforced, prevent crises before they happen, and intervene with legal advocacy when they do.” It also features a black and white image of a young woman with a megaphone. The image reads “Why now? Draft federal budgets, as they stand today, would gut P&A capacity. No more unannounced facility visit. No one to investigate abuse. No one to help people fight for their basic rights. This isn’t hypothetical; it’s a return to horrors we once swore to end.” It also features a black and white image of the Capitol Building. / The image reads “Without the Protection & Advocacy Network, people with disabilities will: be trapped in dangerous institutions, be denied medication, services or education, and face abuse, neglect and even death.” It also features a black and white image of a man who uses a wheelchair with his head in his hands.
June 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Thanks for the article! We're excited for this resource.
May 8, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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willskipworth.bsky.social
@disabilityrightsnh.bsky.social just launched a really helpful tool for getting information on New Hampshire care facilities. This is big for people with disabilities or anyone interested in the state care system. drcnh.org/facility-hub/
The Disability Facility Hub - DRCNH
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May 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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ablenh.bsky.social
(4/18 EVENT) Right to Ride: Accommodations for Paid Ground Transportation. ABLE NH’s Transportation Equity Task Force will host a Lunch and Learn on passenger rights and responsibilities under the ADA on April 18, 12:30-1:30 PM. This event will include a presentation and Q+A.
Right to Ride: Accommodations for Paid Ground Transportation Join ABLE NH's Transportation Equity Task Force for a Lunch and Learn on passenger rights and responsibilities under the ADA. This event will include a presentation and Q+A. Attendees will receive a one-pager on passengers' rights and transportation providers' responsibilities. Featured Speaker James Ziegra, Senior Staff Attorney, Disability Rights Center-NH Mark your calendars for: April 18, 12:30-1:30 PM Zoom Meeting ID 843 8946 0204 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84389460204 Press or Scan QR code in lower right hand corner to Join Contact: creighton@ablenh.org Website: ablenh.org Instagram: @able.nh X: @ablenh1
April 7, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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disabilityrightsnh.bsky.social
Join us for a screening of #WatchUnseenFilm & a discussion about the intersections of immigration, #disability, and mental health. Saturday, April 26th at 1:00pm at Red River Theater in Concord. Get your tickets today at: www.eventbrite.com/.../unseen-d.... #UnseenFilmPBS #POVonPBS
A bald young man appears in-focus, amidst hazy figures surrounding him. He wears glasses while looking up to the endless bright sky above him, his expression pensive. As the sky meets the young man’s head in the middle of the poster, the film’s title appears: unseen.
April 2, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Explaining the Impact of the Educational Executive Order on People with Disabilities via @aapd-disability.bsky.social www.aapd.com/explaining-e...
Explaining the Impact of the Educational Executive Order on People with Disabilities - AAPD
If you wish to view this resource as a PDF, click here. If you wish to view this resource as a Word document, click here.   March 20, 2025 Contact: Rachita Singh, [email protected] What is Happening at ...
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March 20, 2025 at 11:53 PM