Granite State Independent Living offers a variety of services geared to helping people with disabilities access their community-based transportation options throughout the State of New Hampshire. Our transportation services include: • Wheelchair Van Transportation • Local Transit Travel Training • Travel Reimbursement • Non-emergency Medical Transportation • ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Para-transit Application Assistance 1. Granite State Independent Living (GSIL) offers various transportation options, programs, and services for adults with disabilities. Transportation is offered for: medical appointments, social outings such as movies, shopping, family gatherings, events, etc. 2. Requests for transportation should be made at least 5 days in advance. 3. GSIL has a Transportation Reimbursement Program (TRP) for qualified consumers. This is for consumers who do have access to public transportation in their area or they have someone who is willing to give them a ride.

Meals on Wheels are provided by volunteers each weekday to homebound seniors. No meals are delivered on major holidays or announced "snow days," so volunteers bring an extra frozen meal to use when fresh meals are not delivered. Anyone with health concerns that require a special diet should let the program know, so their needs can be accommodated. All meals are prepared with no added salt.

A safe and welcoming place where adults with special needs, their families and caregivers, and caring members of the Upper Valley community can come together and take part in fun and educational activities. Programs for adults with disabilities include: arts, cooking, crafts, employment skills, gardening, health and fitness, life skills, music, science, and outings. Free support group for families and caregivers.

The Moore Center serves two main groups of people, those with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities and Acquired Brain Disorders for adults and children. - Adult Services for Age 21 years old and older includes: Residential Services, Community Based Services, and Employment Services. - Children Services for Ages 3 to 13 includes: family-directed, supports and services that assist families such as respite, consultation, information and referral and "In Home Supports," a specific waiver service. - Children Services for Ages 14 to 21: Services includes: Family Support Services, transition from the school system to adult services; we help those who are 18 or older to identify and apply for appropriate state and federal benefits; and we work with young adults who want to live in the community and need minimal supports to maintain their independence..

Individualized, community-based residential services provided to children and adults with disabilities. Provided through a variety of models that meet each person's unique needs, options include a home staffed by Easterseals employees who provide support/assistance; placement in the home of a family or couple responsible for providing support/assistance; or identification and supervision of a roommate to live with the individual to provide support/assistance.

Freshly prepared healthy meal is delivered each weekday by our friendly and trusted deliverer. Includes safety focus checks, where trained staff is familiar with the needs and the living environment of each participant.

The Portsmouth Housing Authority (PHA) provides subsidized housing for families, elderly and people with disabilities. The housing is for low and extremely low income individuals and families. ***Currently there are waiting lists for all housing and housing programs. Locations of elderly/disabled housing: The following are 62+ only: - Atlantic Heights: 40 Bedford Way, Portsmouth, NH - Connors Cottage: 5 Junkins Ave, Portsmouth, NH - Lafayette School: 100 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH The following are designated for 62+ OR individuals with disabilities: - Margeson Apartments: 245 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH - Feaster Apartments: 140 Court Street, Portsmouth, NH - State Street Apartments: 940, 946, & 948 State Street, Portsmouth, NH - Pleasant Street Apartments: 438 & 444 Pleasant Street, Portsmouth, NH- - Woodbury Manor: Manor Drive, Portsmouth, NH

The Community Support Services (CSS) department provides a variety of tools and resources to assist people with disabilities to live and work in the community. The CSS department directs the Project Search work-based training program.

Provides transportation to medical appointments. This is not for public use. You must be a registered client will the program.

Hot noon-time meals are provided to the elderly and/or disabled, Monday through Friday, delivered to their homes by volunteer drivers. Meals are made fresh daily and are prepared under the direction of the Food & Nutrition Department of Huggins Hospital.

We work collaboratively with families and agencies, building expansive support networks around participants, which include crisis management, behavior support, and goal achievement. Individualized Service Options (ISO) is a life-sharing home, where participants live with a home provider in their home (or vice versa!).

Services may include trainings, informational meetings, parent/caregiver or sibling support groups, and help to connect to other appropriate community services. Additional Services may include: Service Coordination, Respite, High School Transition Supports, In Home Support Services, Personal Care, Mobility and Physical Functioning, Consultation and Education, Functional Supports and Services.

Meals on Wheels are provided by volunteers each weekday to homebound seniors. No meals are delivered on major holidays or announced "snow days," so volunteers bring an extra frozen meal to use when fresh meals are not delivered. Anyone with health concerns that require a special diet should let the program know, so their needs can be accommodated. All meals are prepared with no added salt.

Housing programs are: Subsidized Public Housing ( Elderly, and Persons with a disability), Housing Choice Voucher Program, Tax Credit Rental Units, Project Based Rental Assistance Units(Family and Elderly). ** The Dover Housing Authority (DHA) does NOT have emergency housing. Wait lists may apply

Neurobehavioral Residential/Educational Treatment Program at the Zachary Road facility designed for males and females from ages 5 to 21 with pervasive developmental disorders, nonverbal learning disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and other neurological disorders. Services includes: on-site psychiatry, nursing, psychology, education, nutrition, recreation therapy, teaching of independent living skills, vocational training, clinical social work, speech and language and occupational and physical therapy evaluation and services.

This a volunteer run transportation service for eligible residents who are age 55 or older or who have a disability/medical challenge that prevents them from driving. Passengers must be able to get to and from a vehicle with little or no assistance. *****Walkers, rollators, and other equipment that can be stowed in an average car are fine. **Wheelchair transportation in our accessible minivan is available if a properly trained volunteer driver is available. Once registered, to arrange a ride call at least a week before the ride is needed. Because all drivers are volunteers, we can never guarantee a ride.

Accessible and subsidized apartments for adults with a disabilty. Rent includes heat, hot water and electricity. 22 one bedroom apartments and 2 two-bedroom apartments NOTE: Subject to availability and may have a wait list.

Services may include trainings, informational meetings, parent/caregiver or sibling support groups, and help to connect to other appropriate community services. Additional Services may include: Service Coordination, Respite, High School Transition Supports, In Home Support Services, Personal Care, Mobility and Physical Functioning, Consultation and Education, Functional Supports and Services.

The Robert B. Jolicoeur Schools serve students 8-21 with both general and special educational needs. The highly advantageous faculty to student ratio insures exceptional instruction and includes all related services. Our faculty use Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports to help students develop behavioral and social skills. Services includes: Extended school year programming; Clinical services; Functional Behavior Assessments; Vocational services; Camping & recreation programs; Special Olympics; Residential services; Standardized testing; Integrated arts program and Occupational, Physical, Speech & Language therapy

Freshly prepared healthy meal is delivered each weekday by our friendly and trusted deliverer. Includes safety focus checks, where trained staff is familiar with the needs and the living environment of each participant.

Adult Day Center for older adults living with dementia and/or Alzheimer's disease and seniors living with chronic health conditions or needing socialization and engagement. Services includes: Personalized and group activities; A healthy lunch plus morning and afternoon snacks; Health assessment by experienced nursing staff and ongoing monitoring of health conditions. Nursing services also include medication administration, and treatments; Assistance with personal care including bathing, toileting, and eating; Some transportation options available within service area. Caregiver support and respite is core service and includes individual assistance, support groups and assistance with navigating system and referrals.

Our Personal Care Service Program is a self directed program which provides non-medical hands-on assistance with activities of daily living for people with disabilities. Some of our services include, but are not limited to: personal care and homemaking services; respite care; housekeeping and laundry; grocery shopping and errands; meal planning and preparation; personal hygiene and medication reminders. We are ready to offer a home health care solution tailored to meet your needs and lifestyle. Help with Bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, housekeeping and cooking, eating mobility assistance, errands and shopping medication reminding.

The Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Program is a self-directed program which allows individuals real choice and control over their personal care services. Our experienced Nurse Coordinators help individuals design programs tailored to their needs and lifestyles, and teach them to successfully manage their personal care attendants and overall program. This program is funded by New Hampshire Medicaid.

Nashua Transit System offers paratransit and senior services through our City Lift service for those who are not able to use the fixed route CityBus services. City Lift is a public transportation service for individuals who qualify as disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and seniors 65 years old or older.

Individualized, community-based residential services provided to children and adults with disabilities. Provided through a variety of models that meet each person's unique needs, options include a home staffed by Easterseals employees who provide support/assistance; placement in the home of a family or couple responsible for providing support/assistance; or identification and supervision of a roommate to live with the individual to provide support/assistance.