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Online Editions

Fall 2011: Supporting a Quality Life PDF Version

Summer 2011: Getting a Foot in the Door PDF version

Winter/Spring 2011: Rising to the Challenge: ASD in New Hampshire PDF Version

Fall 2010: Literacy and Disability PDF Version Text Version

• An article by self advocate Roberta Gallant, Learning from My Experiences, was mistakenly left out of the Rap Sheet.

Summer 2010: Civic Engagement PDF Version Text Version

Spring 2010: Off to a Great Start PDF Version Text Version

Winter 2010: Health and Wellness PDF Version  Text Version

Fall 2009: Express Yourself PDF Version   Text Version

Summer 2009: The Long Road Home PDF Version Text Version

Spring 2009: Making Ends Meet PDF Version Text Version

Winter 2009: Please Don't Hurt Me PDF Version Text Version

Fall 2008: Taking the Next Step PDF Version Text Version

Summer 2008: Just For Fun PDF Version Text Version

• Shortly after the story about Cory Pierson, “Looking for Respect at Margaritas,” ran in the last Rap Sheet, angry people around the state contacted Margaritas to express their outrage at the treatment Cory received. Cory and the Rap Sheet were quickly contacted by Bob Hoffmeister, the new President and COO of Margaritas, who had not been involved in the original decision to put Cory on a “do not serve” list. Bob was deeply and sincerely sorry about the treatment Cory received at the hands of the former COO. Bob invited Cory and his friends and family for drinks and dinner on the house, and spared no expense. He presented Cory with a Margaritas shirt, and Mexican hats for the whole party. A good time was had by all. Upon parting, there were hugs and kisses all around. Cory plans to put Margaritas back on his list of favorite watering holes.

Spring 2008: Stranger in a Strange Land PDF Version Text Version

Winter 2008: Whose Life is it Anyway? PDF Version Text Version

Fall 2007: Direct Care in the Granite State PDF Version Text Version

Summer 2007: The Right to Communicate PDF Version Text Version

Spring 2007: Home Sweet Home PDF Version Text Version

Winter 2007: Taking a Hard Look at Quality PDF Version Text Version

• A story about the poor quality of services didn't make it into the Rap sheet. Sean Magoon testified at the March 6 hearing about his son, Sean Jr.'s services through an Area Agency. The neglect of Sean's medical needs, and the indifference of QA and complaint investigators, almost cost him his life. Read his full testimony here.

Fall 2006: Back To School PDF Version Text version

Summer 2006: All You Need is Love PDF Version Text Version

Spring 2006: Taking a Stand - Making a Difference PDF Version Text Version

Winter 2006: Cracking the Job Market PDF Version Text Version

Fall 2005: Autism Spectrum Disorders PDF version Text version

Summer 2005: Welcoming and Accessible Communities PDF version - very large Text version

Spring 2005: Better Living Through Assistive Technology PDF version Text Version

Winter 2005: Mental Health Care in the Granite State, PDF Version

Fall 2004: Getting Out The Vote, PDF
Fall 2004: Getting Out The Vote, text version

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summer 2004: Transition to Adulthood, PDF
Summer 2004: Transition to Adulthood, text pdf version
Due to lack of space, two stories did not make it into this issue. Read them here:
Clynton's story
Brian's story

 

 

 

Read the Concord Monitor article about Todd.