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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.

Provides advocates trained in special education law and state regulations in both New Hampshire and Vermont regarding IEPs (Individual Education Program) as well as 504 Plans (a section of the 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973). Advocates facilitate a positive and productive collaboration between all members of the child’s special education or 504 team that includes parents and all the school staff.

Victims, Inc's Services includes: - Court Advocacy: Victims, Inc. accompanies people through the court process, as they attend hearings, trials, sentencings, and other legal proceedings. - Networking: Victims, Inc. works with law enforcement, courts, schools, fire emergency personnel, media, clergy, and other non-profit agencies training volunteers and responding to needs. - Victims' Compensation: Victims, Inc. assists victims in filing applications for state funded victim compensation. - Legislation: Victims, Inc. notifies victims of pertinent legislative hearings, and accompanies them to Concord for the sessions.

The NH Governor's Commission on Disability (GCD) is an executive branch State agency providing technical assistance and guidance relative to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The GCD strives to provide timely information to the Governor, state agencies, the NH legislature, and our fellow citizens on the needs, rights, and interests of citizens with disabilities. The Commission's goal is to remove the barriers, architectural or attitudinal, which bar persons with disabilities from participating in the mainstream of society. They advise the Governor, state agencies, and the NH Legislature on the needs, rights, and interests of citizens with disabilities.

Services includes: - Advocating for policies that advance opportunity and equality for New Hampshire women and girls. Our advocacy is nonpartisan, evidence-based, and collaborative. - Provides education and training, like our nonpartisan Women Run! program, to help women and girls thrive and make a difference in their communities. - Commission research about women and girls in New Hampshire to inform the public, spark dialogue, and shape statewide policymaking. - Grantmaking program that fuels positive change in our communities by supporting the most innovative and promising solutions to issues related to gender equality today.

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.

ACLU-NH engages with the community in four principal ways: Litigation, representing those whose rights have been violated; Legislative advocacy, challenging laws that infringe on individual freedom and supporting laws which protect or expand our civil liberties; Education campaigns to ensure residents know their rights; and Grassroots organizing, mobilizing people to be advocates for themselves and others.

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.

This agency provides individual advocacy with: court, legal, medical, and social service agencies.

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.

Advocay group for people suffering with diabetes. Our goals: Make insulin affordable and accessible for all who need it Promote health equity for at-risk populations affected by diabetes and prediabetes Put an end to all forms of diabetes discrimination Increase overall funding dedicated to diabetes research and programs

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.

This agency provides individual advocacy with: court, legal, medical, and social service agencies.

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.

Energy and Utility Justice Project, NHLA advocates for access to affordable basic utility services for low-income consumers. NHLA represents clients with issues related to utility disconnections and arrears as well as with issues accessing assistance programs such as the Electric Assistance Program, the Weatherization Assistance Program, the Fuel Assistance Program, and energy efficiency programs.

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

Energy and Utility Justice Project, NHLA advocates for access to affordable basic utility services for low-income consumers. NHLA represents clients with issues related to utility disconnections and arrears as well as with issues accessing assistance programs such as the Electric Assistance Program, the Weatherization Assistance Program, the Fuel Assistance Program, and energy efficiency programs.

Make positive change in lung health by advocating for public policies that support the best possible breathing for all New Hampshire residents.

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.