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The Association for New Hampshire's Ten Area Agencies
Webinar Recordings
NH Participant Directed Service Changes: What do I need to know? June 6, 2023
This video covers the basic changes for PMDS that you need to know and when the changes will be implemented for their family. Community Support Network, Inc (CSNI) is proud to host Mindy Huckins, Senior Director of Elder and Participant Directed Service for Gateways presentation on Participant Directed Service Changes.
Webinar Recordings
Legislative 101: How does the process work in New Hampshire?
December 2022
Have you ever wondered how the legislative process works in New Hampshire? Why is the state budget process important? How can I easily get involved? This informative video has it all.
Co-Presented by Jennifer Bertrand; Director of Community Partnerships at Community Crossroads and Karen M. Blake; Director of Public Policy and Advocacy for CSNI.
Home and Community Based Settings (HCBS) Training
May 2021
This is the Home and Community Based Settings Training for Direct Support Professionals and Home Care Providers, developed and created by the University of New Hampshire – Institute on Disability. This version of the training is available for those agencies who are not able to access it on the Relias Learning platform.
The 4 Fatigues of COVID-19: Considerations for Sustaining Client & Provider Resiliency
March 2021
COVID-19 has had significant impacts to individuals with disabilities, care providers and agencies across the country. Chris McLaughlin from Inspired Consulting Group, LLC shared strategies in the areas of telehealth, remote safety planning, managing our time in the virtual space and balancing provider personal demands with the professional realities of providing client care during a global pandemic.
Overview of Special Education/Basic Rights
February 2020
CSNI partnered with The Parent Information Center (PIC) to present a free webinar on an Overview of Special Education/Basic Rights.
This free workshop provided a quick overview New Hampshire's special education process, including an introduction to some important requirements that support parent involvement in the process and tips to help you to be a more effective participant in your child's education.
Voting Rights for People with Disabilities
January 2020
CSNI partnered with the Disability Rights Center (DRC) to present a free webinar that was a basic overview of voting rights for people with disabilities. They discussed civic engagement, the right to vote and accommodations that are available.
Dual Diagnosis:
July 2019
CSNI partnered with NH BDS to host “Dual Diagnosis: Intellectual Disability and Mental Illness”, a training by Jennifer McLaren, M.D. We strongly encourage anyone who coordinates or provides support to individuals with disabilities to watch this presentation. It contains invaluable information regarding the recognition of mental illness in people with intellectual disabilities, and strategies on becoming a strong advocate for those you support in this area.
STABLE NH/Special Needs Trusts
May 2019
The presentation gave a brief overview of Special Needs Trusts and STABLE NH Accounts at the beginning of the webinar. There was then a panel discussion with the four presenters that took us through different scenarios in which one may benefit from a STABLE NH Account or a Special Needs Trusts.
The presenters included Ann Butenhof and Judith Bomster from Butenhof and Bomster, PC as well as Chuck Saia and Bill Dwyer from STABLE NH.
Brain Injury- A Closer Look
March 2019
CSNI partnered with the Brain Injury Association of NH for our March webinar. Erin Hall, Director of Programs and Services, provided a brief overview of different ways an individual can receive a brain injury and shared information on changes that can occur and how to support an individual living with a brain injury.
(We experienced technology challenges at the beginning which is why it starts abruptly with no introductions.)
When the Bus Stops Coming: Transition Planning
February 2019
CSNI was honored to have Mindy Huckins, Senior Director of Family and Participant Directed Services at Gateways Community Services join us for our February webinar. Transitioning from high school to adult life can be exciting! It can also bring a lot of questions, uncertainty, and worry. Mindy defined what transition is, how to begin, and a review on how your Area Agency can support you through this process.
Applied Behavior Analysis
January 2019
CSNI partnered with the Institute of Professional Practice, Inc. (IPPI) for this webinar to explore the ways Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is used to support the growth, goals and dreams of people with I/DD, Autism, and other needs. Le'Ann Milinder from IPPI gave a short introduction to ABA, explained what it is, what it’s not, and how to access ABA services. She also discussed the features that ensure a high quality ABA plan or program.
Special Needs Trusts
December 2018
CSNI partnered with with Butenhof & Bomster, PC for their third webinar together. On December 19th, Attorneys Ann N. Butenhof and Judith L. Bomster presented a webinar on Special Needs Trusts. They discussed the different types of special needs trusts (self-settled, third-party and “pooled” trusts), when each trust type should be used, how they protect public benefits eligibility, and how funds within the trusts should be distributed.
Neuropsychological Evaluations for Adults with Disabilities
November 2018
CSNI teamed up with Dr. Stefanie Griffin to provide information for families, guardians, individuals with disabilities and service professionals regarding neuropsychological evaluations.
Information that was covered includes what a Neuropsychological Evaluation is, how it is conducted, what it is for, how to know when you or a loved one could benefit from one, how often they should be conducted, and more.
Guardianship
October 2018
CSNI held the next webinar in our series on October 25, 2018. We were honored to have Ann Butenhof and Judith Jones from Butenhof & Bomster, PC as our presenters again to provide more details around Guardianship specifically.
(please note that there were technical difficulties with the technology this day. The power point shared in the video did not have all the words written on them and were sometimes "fuzzy." You can view the updated power point here. )
Power point on Guardianship- (pdf)
DownloadThe Beginning Steps to Planning for Your Child's Future
September 2018
CSNI partnered with Butenhof & Bomster, PC to present a webinar on Estate Planning 101. This was an overview for individuals, families and staff of the steps to planning for the future of your child. It was an overview of estate planning basics, such as health care and financial powers of attorney, wills and trusts. A future webinar scheduled for October 25, 2018 will dive in deeper on guardianship.
STABLE NH Accounts
February 2018
CSNI partnered with Chuck Saia, the Executive Director from the Governor's Commission on Disability and Bill Dwyer, NH's State Treasurer to present a high level overview of the STABLE NH Accounts. These accounts are a result of the ABLE Act that allows individuals with disabilities to have a savings account without losing their state benefits.
Thank you VERY MUCH for offering webinars. It's GREAT for individuals and families to be able to tap into technology to gain access to useful and beneficial information and trainings. You have eliminated the need for planning (and paying for) childcare, travel time, gas/mileage. etc! This is such a win/win for the individuals, area agencies, presenters and families. I'm delighted that you are moving forward in this manner with trainings.
- Stefanie A.
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