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GSIL’s employment services can help you find local and quality jobs throughout New Hampshire. Some of our employment services for people with disabilities include, but are not limited to: • Resumes & Cover Letter Strategies • Job Leads • Assistance Filling Out Applications • Networking & Relationship Building • Benefits Management • Informational Interviews • Job Coaching • Job Shadows • Job Accommodations • Interview Training • Identification of Skills & Strengths • Connection with other resources, such as NH Vocational Rehabilitation

Individuals with disabilities can access their communities and increase or maintain their independence by finding assistance through GSIL's Access Modification Program. We can assist you with access issue evaluations, the construction of exterior ramps that meet all American Disabilities Association (ADA) and Barrier Free Design Code (BFDC) regulations, and the purchase and installation of accessibility equipment such as lifts, durable medical equipment, vehicle modifications and communication technology. We can assist you with home accessibility evaluations and solutions including, but not limited to: •Wheelchair Ramps •Vehicle Modifications •Grab Bars •Bathroom Modifications •Stair Lifts •Durable Medical Equipment

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.

GSIL’s Information and Referral offers a wide range of topics on living more independently, such as follows: Discovering more about GSIL services and how to become a GSIL consumer, obtaining funding for adaptive equipment, home modification and adapted vehicles, locating assistance for finding and maintaining employment, learning about transportation options in the community, discovering how to obtain a service dog, learning about vendors, organizations and agencies that can provide goods and services, finding out about housing alternatives and funding assistance for housing.

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.

DHHS District Office responsible for public assistance programs such as:

• Temporary assistance for needy families (TANF), also known as the Financial Assistance to Needy Families Program (FANF) provides cash assistance to families with dependent children.

• State Supplement Cash Program (SSP), supports elderly adults and individuals that are physically disabled, mentally disabled, or legally blind. Services are provided for eligible individuals through the following programs:
• Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled (APTD): for individuals who are between the ages of 18 and 64 and who are physically or mentally disabled.
• Aid to the Needy Blind (ANB): is available for individuals of any age who are legally blind.
• Old Age Assistance (OAA): available for individuals age 65 or older.

• Emergency Assistance Program (EA), helps families get or keep their homes. EA helps pay for rent or utility security deposits, first month's rent, home heating fuel deliveries, or past due rent, mortgage, or utility debts. Families must meet all the eligibility rules for Financial Assistance for Needy Families (FANF) cash assistance. However, families do not have to get the FANF cash benefit to qualify for EA.

• Food Stamps/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), provides nutrition benefits to eligible low-income individuals and families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency.

*If client receives food stamps they are eligible to participate in the Food Stamp Employment and Training Program (FSET) which provides job search assistance, referrals to training programs and transportation reimbursement for job searches. Contact 603-271-0747 or 800-852-3345 x 0747 to apply.

• Child Care Scholorship, financial assistance in the form of a partial payment to child care providers thereby reducing the cost of child care for working families.

• Medicaid (Medical Assistance), a federal and state funded health care program that serves a wide range of individuals and families who meet certain eligibility requirements.

• MEDICAID CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP), provides access to low-cost and free health coverage options for New Hampshire's uninsured children and teens.

• MEDICAID FOR EMPLOYED ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES (MEAD), is for ages 18 through 64.

• MEDICAID FOR EMPLOYED OLDER ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES (MOAD), is for age 65 or older.

• GRANITE ADVANTAGE HEALTH CARE PROGRAM, offers medical assistance to low-income NH residents who are US citizens or qualified aliens. (Formerly: Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) Program)

• MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES SAVINGS PROGRAM assists low-income elderly or disabled individuals who are eligible for Medicare through the Social Security Administration (SSA). The Program pays for some or all of the associated costs of Medicare, specifically the Medicare Insurance Premiums and deductibles. The Medicare Beneficiaries Savings Program is also referred to as the Buy-In program.
• Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMB), provides limited assistance to help pay: Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) premium, Medicare Part B (supplemental insurance) premium, premium penalties for late enrollment, Medicare deductibles and Medicare coinsurance expenses.
• Specified Low-Income Beneficiaries (SLMB or SLMB135), provide limited assistance to help pay your Medicare Part B (supplemental insurance) premium and premium penalties for late enrollment.
• Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI), provides limited assistance that pays the Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) premium of disabled working individuals who have lost Medicare due to earnings.

• HOME CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES (HC-CSD): is available for children up to age 19 who have a disability that is expected to last 12 months or longer, who medically qualify for institutional care, and who are being cared for at home. Commonly known as the "Katie Beckett" option.

The types of housing programs are: 1. Public housing (elderly, disabled, families) 2. Housing Choice Voucher (formally Section 8) 3. Tax Credit properties.( Linscott Court Apartments, Emerson Court, Marsh View for the Elderly, and Arthur H. Nickless Jr. housing for the Elderly.

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.

If for any reason you are unable to get out or prepare a meal yourself, our Meals On Wheels volunteers will be happy to bring meals right to you for as long as you require them. We will also provide caregivers with a meal if they wish. As long as funding permits, we send breakfast items and frozen dinners on Fridays

Information and referral for services for older adults, adults with disabilities, their families and caregivers. Also services medicaid recipients and persons with long-term care issues.

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.

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.

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

Transportation is available to medical or other appointments, shopping, errands, and the senior center. In addition to transportation provided by bus, volunteer drivers also are available to help older adults.Some senior centers are able to offer long-distance medical transportation to those who need to reach a specialist or a major medical center not located in their local community. Long-distance medical transportation to those who need to reach a specialist or a major medical center not located in their local community may be available.

TripLink is ACT's regional transportation call center. If you live in one of the 38 towns between Newton and Wakefield and need transportation assistance, call TripLink at 603-834-6010 or email us at [email protected]. We will do our best to find a transportation service that meets your needs.

Information and referral for services for older adults, adults with disabilities, their families and caregivers. Also services medicaid recipients and persons with long-term care issues.

Information and referral for services for older adults, adults with disabilities, their families and caregivers. Also services medicaid recipients and persons with long-term care issues.

Children's Clinic Therapeutic Services provides OT, PT, Speech and Children's Mental Health Therapies.

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.

Individuals with disabilities can access their communities and increase or maintain their independence by finding assistance through GSIL's Access Modification Program. We can assist you with access issue evaluations, the construction of exterior ramps that meet all American Disabilities Association (ADA) and Barrier Free Design Code (BFDC) regulations, and the purchase and installation of accessibility equipment such as lifts, durable medical equipment, vehicle modifications and communication technology. We can assist you with home accessibility evaluations and solutions including, but not limited to: •Wheelchair Ramps •Vehicle Modifications •Grab Bars •Bathroom Modifications •Stair Lifts •Durable Medical Equipment

Volunteer driver service for medical related appointments for people age 55 + and people with disabilities who are unable to drive. Accessible transportation is available.

Provides health screenings, social programs/outings, educational opportunities, exercise and other opportunities for seniors.

Summer day and overnight camps for children and youth with a chronic health condition. 1. Monthly Day Programs for kids ages 5-17 with chronic health conditions like: asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, JRA, hemophilia, severe allergies, skin conditions, autoimmune disorders, congenital heart defect, POTS and more. 2. Camp Spinnaker - Overnight camp for kids with Asthma (ages 8-15) and their families.

Information and referral for services for older adults, adults with disabilities, their families and caregivers. Also services medicaid recipients and persons with long-term care issues.

Granite State Independent Living transportation reimbursement program (TRP) exists to support people with disabilities to who financially qualify to access their community. TRP can be used social outings such as movies, shopping, family gatherings, events, etc. This service is for consumers who do not have access to public transportation, or where public transportation doesn't meet their need. Reimbursement can be provided for a private car, or ride share programs such as Lyft, Uber, taxis and cost of bus fare or passes.