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11 South Main Street #200, Concord, NH 03301, USA
The Association for New Hampshire's Ten Area Agencies
Upcoming Events
Join CSNI and our member agencies at the ABLE NH Disability Pride Parade!
CSNI is a proud sponsor of the 2025 ABLE NH Disability Pride Parade, happening July 26th 2025, on the NH State House Lawn. We are grateful for the work ABLE NH does to support individuals with disabilities and their families, and hope to see you all there. For more info, click the link below:
Past Events
HB2 and Developmental Services Webinar 4-5 PM on 4/21/25
Marissa Berg of CSNI and Jim Monahan of The Dupont Group hosted a free webinar for individuals and families on Monday, April 21st, 2025 from 4-5 PM. Topics include how the state budget is developed, what was in each budget iteration, how it would affect people with disabilities, and what you can do about it. To watch the recording, please click here:
Wear pink and join CSNI at the NH State House to advocate for continued DD/ABD Funding on March 12th, 2025 from 1:30-5:30!
CSNI, alongside numerous other organizations, will be at the NH State House on Wednesday, March 12th from 1:30-5:30 for the public hearing on the Governor's budget. CSNI is grateful to Governor Ayotte for funding the Efficiency budget and continuing to fund the Waitlist. However, workforce struggles are significant, housing problems remain, and families and individuals with disabilities still struggle to access necessary supports. We want to show legislators how important it is to keep funding DD/ABD services. Whether you'd like to share your story through written testimony, spoken testimony, or simply be there in pink to show your support - please join us!
Breaking Down Communication Barriers When Advocating for Mental Health Supports
Presented by Julie Lago of Connections All Ways
Friday, January 24th 2025 from 9-10:30 AM
Clear communication between individuals, families, caregivers, and healthcare providers is key to getting the best care. However, many things can make communication hard, like complicated medical terms, cultural differences, or not having enough time to talk. This training will explain these challenges in simple terms and share ways to make communication most effective for everyone, ensuring providers have the information needed to provide the appropriate treatment and services.
Housing Options for NH Residents with Developmental Disabilities: What you can do now, and how to plan for the future.
Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 3-4 PM via Zoom.
CSNI is excited to partner with NH Housing to host this free webinar for people with disabilities and their families, as well as those professionals who support them including Service Coordinators and Housing Coordinators. Topics to be covered include the facts about Housing Choice Vouchers and making informed decisions about applying for assistance, as well as a Q&A session with NH Housing Staff.
2024 DSP and Home Provider of the Year Awards Ceremony
CSNI is partnering with other community organizations including the NH Council on Developmental Disabilities to celebrate the NH Direct Support Professional of the year and the NH Home Provider of the year! Please join us in celebrating the honorees and all Direct Support Professionals during Direct Support Professional Appreciation Week, September 8-14, 2024.
Friday, September 13, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
NH State House Lawn
107 North Main St.
Concord, NH 03301
Service Coordination Listening Sessions
Two additional public information sessions will be held to seek input on training priorities for case managers and service coordinators who support New Hampshire’s Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Anyone who has feedback about HCBS case management and service coordination is encouraged to attend a listening session. For additional information about the listening sessions or to provide direct feedback, please email NHCMassessment@dhhs.nh.gov.
In-person listening session:
Thursday, February 22, 2024
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Northeast Delta Dental Conference Center
Two Delta Drive, Concord
Virtual listening session:
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
6:00 – 8:00 pm
The link for the virtual sessions is: https://bit.ly/48GjOiZ
Or by telephone: Dial: 1-646-931-3860; Meeting ID: 854 1798 7066
Celebrating 32 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act
July is Disability Pride month! In commemoration of the 32nd Anniversary of the signing of the American's with Disabilites Act or ADA on July 28, 1991. This year the US Department of Labor will be holding a live, virtual event on July 28, 2023. All are welcome to attend! For more information please go to the US Department of Labor website. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/ada
Family Information Sessions: June 22nd, June 27th and June 29th, 2023
The NH Bureau of Developmental Services is hosting three family information sessions: Thursday, June 22nd; Tuesday, June 27th and Thursday, June 29th. These sessions are hybrid and open to the public. Anyone can attend any of the sessions virtually even if the session is not in your region.
Family Support Conference
August 5-6, 2023
The Family Support Conference is returning on August 5-6, 2023 at a new location! It will be held at the DoubleTree Convention Center in Manchester, NH. The website to follow for updates on registration and trainings that are happening is www.familysupportconference.com. Follow them on Facebook below.