New Hampshire Family Voices

01/02/2026

Walking Disability Placards
How to apply for walking disability plates or placards in New Hampshire:
https://www.dmv.nh.gov/vehicles-boats-and-titles/walking-disability-placards

(Parking Etiquette media courtesy of NH Governor's Commission on Disability )

01/02/2026

"💙 Does your child live with a chronic medical condition? 💙
You’re not alone—and neither are they.
Zebra Crossings creates fun, inclusive day programs and camps where children with chronic medical conditions can feel safe, confident, empowered, and connected. We welcome children with conditions such as asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, heart conditions, autoimmune disorders, Down syndrome, hemophilia, juvenile arthritis, severe allergies, skin conditions, albinism, POTS, Lyme disease, CLOVES syndrome, Proteus syndrome, as well as rare or undiagnosed conditions.
✨ Siblings are welcome, and many programs are designed for the whole family to enjoy together.
🎉 Join us for our FREE monthly day programs and experience a community that truly understands.
👉 Learn more at our website www.zebra-crossings.org/day-programs/ or email programs@zebra-crossings.org"
Courtesy of Zebra Crossings

💙 Does your child live with a chronic medical condition? 💙
You’re not alone—and neither are they.

Zebra Crossings creates fun, inclusive day programs and camps where children with chronic medical conditions can feel safe, confident, empowered, and connected. We welcome children with conditions such as asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, heart conditions, autoimmune disorders, Down syndrome, hemophilia, juvenile arthritis, severe allergies, skin conditions, albinism, POTS, Lyme disease, CLOVES syndrome, Proteus syndrome, as well as rare or undiagnosed conditions.

✨ Siblings are welcome, and many programs are designed for the whole family to enjoy together.

🎉 Join us for our FREE monthly day programs and experience a community that truly understands.

👉 Learn more at our website www.zebra-crossings.org/day-programs/ or email programs@zebra-crossings.org

01/02/2026

Mobile Food Pantry Schedule
The NH Food Bank’s mobile food pantry program travels to many different areas of need across New Hampshire.
What to know before you go:

Our mobile food pantries are a drive-thru format.
Food distributions take place on a first-come, first-served basis and are while supplies last.
Each household receives an assortment of produce and shelf-stable foods.
We welcome anyone in need of food assistance to join us – no identification or requirements needed.
Below is a list of upcoming mobile food pantries.

Wednesday, January 7 – Bethlehem
Date: Jan 7th
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm (while supplies last)
Address: Littleton Elk's Club | 42 Main St. US-302 | Bethlehem, NH 03574
Friday, January 16 – Laconia
Date: Jan 16th
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm (while supplies last)
Address: Lakes Region Community College | 379 Belmont Rd. Laconia, NH 03246

Looking for additional food resources?
VISIT NH FOOD BANK'S WEBSITE AT:

Find out where the New Hampshire Food bank mobile food pantry is headed to next and get the help you deserve.

01/02/2026

NH's Department of Education highlights Pathways to Education in New Hampshire on their website.
Check out their Guide to the many educational institutions across New Hampshire:

New Hampshire Pathways to High School Completion Resource Guide Resource Guide Local District Schools Town and city schools under the direction of locally-elected school boards.

01/02/2026

Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation
New Hampshire Vocational Rehabilitation (NHVR) is an agency within the Department of Education that helps persons with disabilities help themselves to get a job, keep the job, and develop a lifetime career. NHVR has seven regional offices throughout the state designed to assist you.
Every Monday at 6:30pm on zoom, NH's Voc Rehab holds listening sessions to learn more about what and how Voc Rehab can support you.
Registration is required. Email: STSinfo@doe.nh.gov to sign up for a listening session!

https://www.education.nh.gov/who-we-are/deputy-commissioner/bureau-vocational-rehabilitation

01/02/2026

The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), part of the National Institute for Health (NIH) provides educational material about assistive devices for people with hearing, voice, speech, or language disorders.
There are so many free resources and publications available to view on their website:

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01/01/2026

iCommunicate – Speech and Communication Therapy resource
"icommunicate provides a wealth of information about a wide variety of speech and language disorders (such as apraxia, phonological delay, aphasia, dysarthria, stuttering etc), communication development, hearing impairment, autism, brain injury, stroke and acquired adult communication difficulties, special needs and learning difficulties, and assistive communication (AAC).

icommunicate – your online speech therapy resource: speech, language and communication therapy information, activities and products for children and adults

Cost: Some resources are free, others cost money."

Visit their website:

icommunicate provides speech-language therapy information and activities, services, and resources for a range of communication difficulties and disorders.

01/01/2026

NH Resource spotlight:
Northeast Passage
Northeast Passage has a selection of outdoor adaptive equipment for accessing and exploring the outdoors during the winter months. Our inventory includes Nordic (cross country) sit skis, snowshoes, kicksleds, fat bikes and trikes.

Northeast Passage hosts events at various locations throughout the region, offering equipment and instruction for all ages and abilities to discover outdoor winter recreation! Check out their upcoming calendar of events!

Northeast Passage Event Calendar

01/01/2026

Creating your personal my Social Security account only takes a few minutes – and we’ll show you how. Check out this quick video to get started: https://youtu.be/3JLt_Hir_vc?si=Fan2BawaPhBX2Jkr.

12/31/2025

"Do you have New Hampshire (NH) Medicaid or support someone who does?
The NH Medicaid program needs to hear from you. Join NH Medicaid’s new Beneficiary Advisory Council (BAC). As a BAC member, you will:
•Meet with NH Medicaid leaders
•Share your experiences and insights
•Help shape policies and improve programs
•Make services better for everyone
Who can apply?
•People enrolled in the NH Medicaid program within the last 3 years.
•Family members or caregivers taking care of someone covered by the NH Medicaid program within the last 3 years.
Participation Includes: Four, one-hour meetings a year with a small group of BAC members.
In-person or online
To learn more about the BAC:
Send your questions to: MAC@dhhs.nh.gov
To apply now, please visit the NH Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC) webpage: https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/about-dhhs/advisory-organizations/medicaid-advisory-committee?fbclid=IwY2xjawPCMQdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe4z3qGMFERrUZMzmFqDSDJr0ZTXeFyEPu0NjG92ozYW4Acy1lppfC8KltQGQ_aem_DlP2z4kAj7Zv5VB9hLb7MA "

The New Hampshire Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC) is a public advisory group established in accordance with 42 CFR § 431.12 to advise the State Medicaid Director regarding New Hampshire Medicaid policy and planning.

12/31/2025

NH Special Education: A Basic Overview of the Process In-Person
This free workshop provided by the Parent Information Center in Nashua will outline information on the basics of the special education process including your child's rights, how the process works, and how to speak up for your child. Whether you're new to special education or just need a refresher, this workshop is for you!

Registration required. This event is for adults.

Parent Information Center (PIC) is a statewide family organization that provides families and youth, with a focus on children/youth with disabilities/special health care needs, and the providers who serve them, with the knowledge and support they need to make informed decisions that enhance each child’s development and well-being. We achieve positive outcomes through our partnerships with families, youth, educators, organizations, and others.

Date:
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Time:
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Children's Programming Room
Non-Bookable Location/Building:
Rodgers Memorial Library in Hudson NH

REGISTER HERE:
https://events.rodgerslibrary.org/event/15530799

Basic Rights in the NH Special Education Process- FREE workshop
Date: January 28, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Rodgers Memorial Library
194 Derry Road
Hudson, NH 03051
https://events.rodgerslibrary.org/event/15530799

12/30/2025

Check out the TEAP program with Future In Sight New Hampshire!
"Future In Sight is working on behalf of the NH Governor's Commission on Disability to offer the NH Telecommunications Equipment Assistance Program (NH-TEAP) to residents of New Hampshire with vision loss, hearing loss, and challenges to speech and mobility.
This program helps these individuals acquire an accessible landline OR mobile phone plus provides training on how to access emergency services.
Phones are available at up to a 50% discount to individuals who qualify for the program based on the disabilities mentioned above. In some cases, the cost of the phone may be fully covered.
If you or someone you know could benefit from having an accessible telephone, contact Future In Sight at 603-224-4039 or services@futureinsight.org. For more info on the program, visit futureinsight.org/TEAP.
PD: A senior man speaks on a TEAP phone with large, light-up buttons. Text floats above and below him saying: Ring in the new year with an accessible phone!"
https://futureinsight.org/teap

Future In Sight is working on behalf of the NH Governor's Commission on Disability to offer the NH Telecommunications Equipment Assistance Program (NH-TEAP) to residents of New Hampshire with vision loss, hearing loss, and challenges to speech and mobility.

This program helps these individuals acquire an accessible landline OR mobile phone plus provides training on how to access emergency services.

Phones are available at up to a 50% discount to individuals who qualify for the program based on the disabilities mentioned above. In some cases, the cost of the phone may be fully covered.

If you or someone you know could benefit from having an accessible telephone, contact Future In Sight at 603-224-4039 or services@futureinsight.org. For more info on the program, visit futureinsight.org/TEAP.

PD: A senior man speaks on a TEAP phone with large, light-up buttons. Text floats above and below him saying: Ring in the new year with an accessible phone!



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