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The Parent to Parent of New Hampshire homepage address is http://www.parenttoparentnh.org

Legal Help

For Free or Low Cost Legal Help, Contact:

Disability Law Project/Vermont Legal Aid
Toll Free: (800) 889-2047.
Local: (802) 863-2881 or (802) 863-5620.

Disabilities Rights Center, Inc.
18 Low Avenue
Local tel# (603)228-0432
Toll free in-state 1-800-834-1721
e-mail advocacy@drcnh.org
Contacts:
Executive Director, Richard Cohen
(call main number to schedule an intake appointment)

Legal Aid
Telephone: 224-3333

New Hampshire Legal Assistance
Outside Manchester: 1-800-562-3174
Manchester: 668-2900

Wrightslaw
Parents, advocates, educators, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, up-to-date information about effective advocacy for children with disabilities.

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New Hampshire Support Organizations

Asperger's Association of New England
Great resources, information, and links for parents of children with Asperger's Syndrome.

Asperger's Association of New England: New Hampshire Chapter

Autism Society of New Hampshire Website
The Autism Society of New Hampshire is dedicated to individuals with Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD). Individuals with Autism/PDD have the right and capability to pursue happiness, make meaningful choices, and realize their full potential. Through education, the Society hopes to foster the understanding, unqualified acceptance, and genuine appreciation of individuals with Autism/PDD.

Brain Injury Association of NH
Call Program Coordinator Lori Sanderfur at (603) 225-8400
Help Line 800-773-8400
CaringParents.org
Provides an easy to use, comprehensive research service for locating articles and and information related to your child's health condition. Free on-going account to keep your research and notices of new relevant articles.

CHaD Family Center at DHMC
A family friendly and supportive connection to DHMC. Plus a listing of most resources for families in NH and VT.
Child and Family Services of New Hampshire
Provides a wide range of counseling, education, advocay, adoption, and other support services from 8 offices around the state.
Easter Seals of NH
Provides many services to people with disabilities or special needs and their families throughout the state.

Familes with Heart
A support and advocacy group for families of children and adults in NH with Congenital Heart Defects.
Meetings: First Friday of Every Month,
Catholic Medical Center,
100 McGregor Street,
Manchester, New Hampshire
7-9pm
Contact: Laura Briggs
Phone: 483-3025
Email: haveheartmom@yahoo.com
Family Resource Connection
Library, information searches on parenting as well as specific disabilities.
Also contains an extensive list of parent support groups throughout the state.
Housed in NH State Library
Call Alice Nye at (800) 298-4321
Family Support Coordinator
Support to families of children with developmental disabilities
Call Kris Bailey at (603) 271-5057
Focus Adolescent Services
Family help in New Hampshire
If you need help for your teen call toll-free 1-877-362-8727
Granite State Federation of Families
The NH Chapter for Childern's Mental Health provides support for families of children with mental health difficulties
Phone: (603) 296-0692
Email: gsffcmh@aol.com
High Hopes Foundation of NH
Grants wishes and dreams to kids, 3-18 years of age, with chronic, progressive, and life-threatening dieseases.
LifeShare Inc.
LifeShare, Inc. provides holistic support services to individuals with developmental disabilities by using innovative, person centered approaches that guarentee individualized support strategies. LifeShare builds meaningful relationships between an individual and his or her community in the most natural, compassionate, and cost effective manner.
Marcel's way
Marcel's Way is a non-profit organization for information, education, and support for families touched by Mitochondrial Disorders.
NAMI - National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
Telephone Number: 1-800-242-NAMI (6164)
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
New Hampshire Chapter of Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
Provides a Bag of Hope packet for families of newly diagnosed children with diabetes; a listing of support groups for children and parents; and other information and resources.

603-268-0832
NH Council on Autism Spectrum Disorders
Created in 2008 by act of NH legislation, the Council provides coordinated leadership in addressing the healthcare, education, and service needs of individuals with autism or related disability.
New Hampshire Department of Education
101 Pleasant Street
Concord NH 03301-3860
Telephone: (603) 271-3494
Fax: (603) 271-1953

New Hampshire Dietary Intervention for Autism and Related Disorders
For parents interested in trying glutein-free diet and other dietary approaches to treating autism. We are currently meeting the third Tuesday of each month at Community Bridges in Bow, NH. This may change with time. Feel free to contact Dawn Marquis for current meeting times and place at: heartmom2two@yahoo.com. or 603-435-5313

New Hampshire Family Voices
Call Terry Ohlson-Martin or Martha Jean Madison at (800) 852-3345, x 4525

New Hampshire Partners in Health
A state wide community-based (13-sites) program that provides support to families of childern with chronic health conditions, regardless of income.

Northern New England Down Syndrome Congress (NNEDSC)
For parents and professionals to share knowledge and support regarding Down Syndrome. An affiliate of the National Down Syndrome Society.

Parent to Parent
Parent networking and support, information and referral
Call (603) 448-6393 or (800) 698-5465
Parent Information Center
Educational rights training and workshops; educational advocacy
Telephone Number: 1-800-947-7005
Parents without Partners
New Central New England Chapter
Provides socialization, education, and recreational activities for single parents in New Hampshire.
People First of New Hampshire

People First of New Hampshire, Inc. is a group of people working together to help each other take charge of our lives. This is being done by learning how to make decisions and choices in life in order to be more independent. It also means learning our rights and responsibilities. We support each other and gain confidence to speak out about what we believe in.

Spina Bifida Support Group Of New Hampshire
Email: Michelle Drago

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Vermont Support Organizations
Association for Cerebral Palsy (ACP)
Toll Free: (800) 639-1930
Southern Vermont: (802) 257-2237
Northern Vermont: (802) 723-6303

The Autism Society of Vermont
A primary source of information and links in Vermont for parents of children who are on any part of the autism spectrum.

Vermont Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
Local: (802) 244-1955
Toll Free: (800) 639-6071
Vermont Family Network (VFN)
A multi-service agency including P2PVT for parents matches and VT Parent information center for help with educational issues
Toll Free: (800) 800-4005

Vermont Parent Information Center
Educational Rights Training Workshops
Educational Advocacy
Local: (802) 658-5315
Toll Free: (800) 639-7170

Additional Vermont State Resources:
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities

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National Groups and Resources The following sites contain information and education on various conditions, as well as direct parent to parent e-mail links and chat rooms. These sites are well worth checking out.

National Organization of P2P
The national organization of P2P with information on all state-wide organizations, other links, and research about the parent match model.

Ability Online
Connecting kids with special needs for friendship and support. This site has a direct e-mail chat system for youngsters with various types of disabilities.

American Epilepsy Society

Assistive Technology Training
Provides information about assistive technology, an interesting history of laws relating to people with disabilities, and more.

Beach Center on Disabilities
Supporting individuals with disabilities, their families, service providers, researchers, and policy makers through research, information distribution and training.

Brave Kids
A web resource center for kids with chronic or life threatining illnesses.

Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
Information and support for parents of children with bipolar disorders.

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
CHADD - the national non-profit organization representing children and adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD). Founded in 1987 by a group of concerned parents, CHADD works to improve the lives of people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder through education, advocacy and support.

Children Making Strides
The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism

Epilepsy - Resources
Epilepsy Foundation of America

Exceptional Parent Magazine
Lots of features, and links to other resources

Family and Advocates Partnership for Education
Informs and educates about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and how it is applied.

Family Support America Online
A national organization networking state and local family resource centers.

Family Village
A global community of disability related resources.

Family Voices
Families and friends speaking in behalf of children with special health care needs.

Genetics and Rare Conditions
Listings of advocacy and support groups, and information on several hundred genetic conditions and birth defects.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
A great site of information and suggestions for grandparents undertaking this wonderful challenge.

Internet Resource for Special Children - IRSC
Many web links for issues from Adaptive Equipment to Support & Assistance.

Jacob's Bridge Through Autism
This website contains a lot of helpful information for parents of children with autism.

Kids as Self Advocates/Family Voices
A site for kids with special needs.Information, ideas, etc.

MUMS - Mothers United for Moral Support
A national Parent-to-Parent organization for parents of chidren with any disability, disorder, chromosomal abnormality, or health condition.

National Center for Learning Disabilities
The mission of the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) is to increase opportunities for all individuals with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. NCLD accomplishes its mission by increasing public awareness and understanding of learning disabilities, conducting educational programs and services that promote research-based knowledge, and providing national leadership in shaping public policy.

National Center on Education, Disability and Juvenile Justice
Addresses the problem of disproportionate representation of youth with disabilities in the juvenile justice system. Lots of links.

The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
Information on assistive technology products, has a great search tool. Does not represent or promote any specific manufacturer.

National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.
Provides extensive data and information on all rare disorders.

National Resource Center on AD/HD: A Program of CHADD This is a national clearinghouse of the latest information and resources concerning ADD/ADHD. It was developed by CHADD and funded by the Centers for Disease Control. Very clearly presented scientific information.

PACER: Parent Advocacy Coalition for Education Rights
Provides a wealth of information, publications, links, and news you can use.

Pathways Awareness Foundation
Established in 1988, the Pathways Awareness Foundation is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the benefit of early detection and early therapy of movement differences in children. Pathways assists both pediatricians and families who have concerns about their children�s physical development. Our activities are based upon the expertise of the Pathways Medical Round Table, comprised of leading physicians, clinicians, nurse practitioners and lay advisors. Pathways believes that through early detection, intervention, and increased public awareness, children with movement differences can look forward to a brighter future.

Pediatric Neurology.com
www.pediatricneurology.com contains select information on topics of interest to parents and other care-givers of children with neurological problems. The information is medically accurate, fairly stated, and empathic.

Special Families Guide
Children with special needs can be endearing, lovable, and extremely challenging. On this site, psychologist, author, and parent Robert Naseef, Ph.D., shares his insights and experiences on family life. Autism, developmental and learning disorders, cerebral palsy, special healthcare needs, etc. are discussed--focusing on the special needs of families and emphasizing the role of fathers.
Special needs family friendly fun - enhancing the quality and enjoyment of family life with special needs.

Tetrasomy/Pentasomy X Support Group
As parents of children who are diagnosed with 48,XXXX & 49,XXXXX, we understand how essential it is for them and their families seeking support and also for educators and professionals working with the families to have access to information. We created the Online Tetrasomy/Pentasomy X Support Group and this website to provide support, friendship and information for all of them throughout the World and raise awareness of 48XXXX & 49XXXXX, amongst the medical profession and the public.

Tufts University Child & Family Webguide
The Tufts University Child & Family WebGuide is the first online resource for parents, child-care professionals, and students that systematically evaluates the web sites it lists. The WebGuide recognized the growing need to evaluate the enormous volume of information now available online. Without our ratings, parents have difficulty determining whether the information provided is accurate and based on research, or whether it is misleading and unfounded. Online searches on popular parenting topics yield a range of information, much of which is inconsistent with the findings of child developemnt experts. The WebGuide seeks to address these concerns.
Created by the Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Development at Tufts University, the WebGuide identifies, describes and evaluates web sites that contain the most credible child development information available. The WebGuide, a not-for-profit resource, was developed in collaboration with the Society for Research in Child Development, and with input from parents, childcare professionals, and such noted child development experts as Fred Rogers, David Elkind, and Edward Zigler.
Launched in April 2001, the Child & Family WebGuide includes information on over 45 topics and 130 sites. To date, more than 500 sites have been rigorously reviewed using our objective, scientifically-based method of evaluation.

Online Medical Dictionary

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