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DID YOU VOTE?
We want to hear from New Hampshire people with disabilities who voted in the primary. Please help us out by taking our short survey on your voting experience.
NH's mental health system in crisis
The US Department of Justice conducted an investigation of NH's mental health system and found systemic failure in the state's provision of services to people with mental illness.
Examining Preventable Deaths in the Developmental Service System
A Call to Action - Keeping Vulnerable Citizens Safe from Harm, a white paper from DRC.
Not a New Hampshire Resident?
Find help in your state. This link will take you to the National Disability Rights Network and contact information for protection and advocacy agencies around the country.
Medicaid Fair Hearings
Revised: Fair Hearing Rights Under Medicaid. Michelle Winchester, Institute on Health, Law &Ethics, has updated her article on Fair Hearing Rights.
Medicaid Managed Care
A collection of news, information, and resources on managed care and the changes occurring in New Hampshire
New Flyer: Area Agency complaints
When You Have a Complaint About Your Area Agency or Developmental Services
A Big Thank You from the DRC Roadrunners
Thanks to all who supported the DRC Roadrunners and the Justice for All campaign!
New Flyer: When you have a complaint about your Community Mental Health Center
This DRC booklet has been revised to reflect the recent changes to rights protection procedures
SB 138 Workforce Development Committee Report
This November 2007 report includes numerous recommendations relative to compensation for direct support providers
Developmental Services Quality Council
Leadership for consistent, systemic review and improvement of the quality of DD/ABD services in New Hampshire
Phenix Hall, Concord
More about the Phenix Hall accessibility lawsuit
New brochure: Adolescents and Educational Disabilities
Signs an Adolescent may have an Educational Disability
National Report: people with disabilities exploited at work
The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) found a total failure of the disability service system to provide quality work for people with disabilities.
DRC's Second Investigation finds abuse at Sununu Center (formerly YDC)
DRC finds pervasive pattern of unnecessary and excessive force

Diane CarignanOUR MISSION:
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.  

The Disabilities Rights Center (DRC) is New Hampshire's designated Protection and Advocacy agency and authorized by federal statute "to pursuelegal, administrative and other appropriate remedies" on behalf of individuals with disabilities. DRC is a statewide organization independent from state government or service providers.

The DRC provides information, referral, advice, and legal representation and advocacy to individuals with disabilities on a wide range of disability-related problems.We can help advocate for legal rights in the Rap Sheetareas of:


Laurie McCray, Board President
Candace Cole McCrea, PAIMI Advisory Council Chairperson
Richard A. Cohen, Esq., Executive Director
Amy Messer, Esq., Legal Director

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The Disabilities Rights Center is a member of the National Disability Rights Network.This information is not intended to constitute legal advice or substitute for obtaining legal advice from your own counsel. Please see our Disclaimer.

DRC does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, religion, national/ethnic origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other class protected by law in its programs or activities. More information on DRC's anti-discrimination policy and requesting a reasonable accommodation from DRC due to a disability

El DRC no discrimina por discapacidad, raza, credo, color, sexo, religión, origen nacional, edad, estado civil, orientación sexual o estado militar en sus programas o actividades

This website has been made possible by grants from the Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services; The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services; The Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources Services Administration; The U.S. Social Security Administration; The U.S. Department of Education, Offices of Special Education & Rehabilitative Services.
The contents of this website are the sole responsibility of the Disabilities Rights Center, Inc. and do not represent the official views of the federal grantors.

 

Last Updated: 1/18/12