11/05/2025
It is with great pleasure that I introduce you
to this new publication, NH for All, from
the NH Council on Developmental Disabilities
(NHCDD). We at NHCDD are dedicated
to bringing our community information,
resources, and stories of community
inclusion as part of our work.
We have worked hard this year to collaborate
and advocate for the access and wellness
that every individual with disabilities deserves.
Together with our DD Act partners,
the Disability Rights Center NH and the
Institute on Disability at UNH, we have been
battling cuts and attacks on disability related
organizations and funding that threaten years
of progress in the disability justice movement.
We must continue to advocate for the
safeguards and freedoms that ensure choice
and access in NH communities. These include
inclusion in affordable and accessible housing, competitive and integrated employment, transportation access, civic engagement
opportunities, and meaningful social and
recreational options. Everyone deserves
inclusion, regardless of the support they need.
Despite the challenges we have encountered
this past year, there is still much to celebrate.
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and also
the 50th anniversary of the DD Act. These two
important pieces of Federal legislation help
protect and defend the civil rights of people
with disabilities in the US. Please join our
efforts to create a more accessible NH.
Sincerely,
Isadora Rodriguez-Legendre
Executive Director, NH Council
on Developmental Disabilities