Resources for Agencies

Disability Program Navigator
109 Key Road
Keene, NH 03431-3926
(603) 352-1904, ext. 96325

Granite State Independent Living
Emerald Court
100 Emerald Street, Suite B
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 355-1208
(877) 680-4826
www.gsil.org

ServiceLink Resource Center of the Monadnock Region
105 Castle Street
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-1922
www.nh.gov/servicelink

Granite State Employment Project

Analysis of Medical Expenditures and Service Use of Medicaid Buy-In Participants, 2002-2005 (download PDF)

Bureau of Developmental Services (BDS) Funding Information For Employment (download PDF)

Vocational Rehabilitation Fact Sheet (download PDF)

ODEP Surveys Businesses on Employing People with Disabilities www.dol.gov/odep

Transition Planning for Youth with Disabilities – The Role of NH Vocational Rehabilitation (NHVR) Frequently Asked Questions (download PDF)

From the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) Diversity Fact Sheet www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/fact/diverse.htm

Diversifying Your Workforce ODEP guide (new, downloadable, excellent links)
A Four-Step Reference Guide to Recruiting, Hiring & Retaining Employees with Disabilities. (download PDF)

Person Centered Planning
Person Centered Planning is a process of discovery- discovering strengths, challenges, hopes and dreams. It is when a group comes together to listen to a person’s desire to create their future and to devise a plan of action. (download PDF) There are different types of person centered planning. PATH & MAPS are two most common. Click here to learn more...
www.ncset.org/publications/viewdesc.asp?id=1431
www.inclusion.com

Analysis of Medical Expenditures and Service Use of Medicaid Buy-In Participants, 2002 - 2005, Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. (download PDF)

The Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center (DBTAC)
A national network of 10 regional DBTAC: ADA Centers that provide the experienced services for up-to-date information, referrals, resources, and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to businesses, employers, government entities, and individuals with disabilities, as well as media and news reporters.

www.adata.org/network

Every individual brings value.

All those involved with the LifeArt Center rely on Mary’s administrative skills, professional knowledge, and friendly manner. Her dedication to the ongoing success of the organization supports its mission of teamwork, diversity, confidence building, and the belief that the best way to dispel stereotypes about those with disabilities is to contribute positively to the community.

“Since 1998, Mary has been a vital member of LifeArt, initially as a volunteer and now as a valued staff member. Over the years, Mary’s contributions to LifeArt have been many. She is always looking for ways to improve her work environment, while bringing excitement to our days and to those that we serve. Mary inspires us all by her determination, devotion, and humor.”
Jessica O’Connor, Community Connections Coordinator, LifeArt Community Resource Center