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Presentations for community organizations, schools, social service agencies, medical and legal professionals, business owners and law enforcement are developed to raise awareness and understanding of domestic and sexual violence and stalking.

Presentations for community organizations, schools, social service agencies, medical and legal professionals, business owners and law enforcement are developed to raise awareness and understanding of domestic and sexual violence and stalking.

Advocacy and education around Medicare issues to the public.

NAMI NH advocates for improved access to services and social supports, early intervention and science-based practices that promote recovery, and build skills and resilience. Advocates are trained to be effective at communicating and working collaboratively with others to promote change in available programs, government policies and public perceptions of mental illness.

Provides resources and supports to individuals with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) or Autism and their families and friends. Services include: information and service referrals; support groups for parents; consultation with adults with AS and/or with families of adults; social activity groups for adults with AS; legislative advocacy; seminars, conferences, and workshops; and parenting classes. Free telephone and online support is available.

Our Advocacy includes: • Empowering individuals with disabilities to develop self-advocacy skills to overcome barriers; • Providing individuals with disabilities information and tools they need to access community resources, maintain their civil rights, and live independently; • Sharing information and resources on key issues that affect people with disabilities and older adults, legislation, and the legislative process to encourage individual participation in NH government; • Advocating for necessary systems changes on the local, state, and national levels; • Providing training on disability awareness to New Hampshire's government agencies, businesses, and community groups. • Presenting Independent Living concepts to civic organizations and schools. • Join the GSIL Advocacy Network of consumers, family members, service providers, and others to stay on top of important issues and let your elected representatives know how you feel.

National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is the largest, most comprehensive and longstanding, patient centric organization dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease in the US. Types of advocacy includes: Policy and Legislation, Advocacy Resources, Kidney Advocacy Committee, Advocacy in Action Blog, Public Policy Committee and Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative

Our Advocacy includes: • Empowering individuals with disabilities to develop self-advocacy skills to overcome barriers; • Providing individuals with disabilities information and tools they need to access community resources, maintain their civil rights, and live independently; • Sharing information and resources on key issues that affect people with disabilities and older adults, legislation, and the legislative process to encourage individual participation in NH government; • Advocating for necessary systems changes on the local, state, and national levels; • Providing training on disability awareness to New Hampshire's government agencies, businesses, and community groups. • Presenting Independent Living concepts to civic organizations and schools. • Join the GSIL Advocacy Network of consumers, family members, service providers, and others to stay on top of important issues and let your elected representatives know how you feel.

Our Advocacy includes: • Empowering individuals with disabilities to develop self-advocacy skills to overcome barriers; • Providing individuals with disabilities information and tools they need to access community resources, maintain their civil rights, and live independently; • Sharing information and resources on key issues that affect people with disabilities and older adults, legislation, and the legislative process to encourage individual participation in NH government; • Advocating for necessary systems changes on the local, state, and national levels; • Providing training on disability awareness to New Hampshire's government agencies, businesses, and community groups. • Presenting Independent Living concepts to civic organizations and schools. • Join the GSIL Advocacy Network of consumers, family members, service providers, and others to stay on top of important issues and let your elected representatives know how you feel.

AARP provides advocacy at the local, state, and national level on issues impacting older adults age 50 and older. AARP works with struggling people 50 and older by focusing on the areas of, but not limited to: hunger, housing, income, isolation and health advocacy services.

This organization's role is to ensure the best quality of life for those coping with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) by providing: support, educational programs, research, and investigations of various medical and complementary treatment options.

The Council provides advocacy support and resources, training opportunities and funding for training/activities, and other services around DD issues.

Our Advocacy includes: • Empowering individuals with disabilities to develop self-advocacy skills to overcome barriers; • Providing individuals with disabilities information and tools they need to access community resources, maintain their civil rights, and live independently; • Sharing information and resources on key issues that affect people with disabilities and older adults, legislation, and the legislative process to encourage individual participation in NH government; • Advocating for necessary systems changes on the local, state, and national levels; • Providing training on disability awareness to New Hampshire's government agencies, businesses, and community groups. • Presenting Independent Living concepts to civic organizations and schools. • Join the GSIL Advocacy Network of consumers, family members, service providers, and others to stay on top of important issues and let your elected representatives know how you feel.

MSAA’s free services help improve lives. Programs include a Helpline with trained specialists; award-winning educational videos and publications, including MSAA’s magazine, The Motivator; safety and mobility equipment distribution; cooling accessories for heat-sensitive individuals; educational programs held across the country; MRI funding; and Lending Library among other services.

The Association’s network plays a lead role in advocating for increased public and private support of ALS research and public policy initiatives that responds to the needs of people with ALS. Our organization’s public policy efforts in Washington, D.C. have raised the profile of ALS at the White House, among members of Congress, and within federal agencies, including the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Food and Drug Administration, Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, Social Security Administration, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

PUBLIC POLICY: Collaborates with other advocacy groups, victims, and legislators to draft legislation and advocate for policy changes to advance victims' rights and protections at both the state and federal levels.

The Association’s network plays a lead role in advocating for increased public and private support of ALS research and public policy initiatives that responds to the needs of people with ALS. Our organization’s public policy efforts in Washington, D.C. have raised the profile of ALS at the White House, among members of Congress, and within federal agencies, including the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Food and Drug Administration, Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, Social Security Administration, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.