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CALENDAR
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The Institute on Disability/UCED
(IOD) at the University of New
Hampshire was established in
1987 to provide a coherent
university-based focus for
the improvement of
knowledge, policies, and
practices related to the
lives of persons with
disabilities and their
families.
The IOD promotes
full access, equal
opportunities, and
participation for all
persons by strengthening
communities and advancing
policy and systems change,
promising practices,
education, and
research.
- Mission Statement
“Circles of Lives”
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with disabilities.
Graphic Design: Anna Brennan-Curry
Artwork Photography: Lisa Nugent
Printing: Kase Printing, Inc.
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inclusion & individual excellence.
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Loren Marple | 23
Durham, NH
Loren recently graduated from UNH with
a BFA in painting. She likes to use bright
color and strange shapes to create playful
imaginary worlds. Visit lorenmarple.com
to view additional work.
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85 North State Street | Concord, NH 03301
603.225.5359 | www.naminh.org
The National Alliance on Mental Illness NH (NAMI NH), a grassroots organization
of families, consumers, professionals and other members dedicated to improving
the quality of life of persons of all ages affected by mental illness or serious emotional
disorders through education, support and advocacy.
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56 Old Suncook Road, Suite 2
Concord, NH 03301
603.228.2084
www.centerforstartservices.com
START is a national initiative that strengthens efficiencies and service outcomes for
individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs in
the community.
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Tameka Una Shelford | 28
Rosedale, MD
Tameka was born in the Bronx, New
York to Caribbean parents. The arts have
always been a source of inspiration and
fulfillment for her. She enjoys writing,
painting, and photography.
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BALANCING INCENTIVE PROGRAM
NH Department of Health and Human Services
In partnership with the UNH Center on Aging and Community Living
105 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
www.dhhs.nh.gov/dcbcs/bip/bip.htm
The purpose of the Balancing Incentive Program is to increase access to and use of long-term care services and supports in community settings
in order to rebalance the amount of Medicaid funds that are spent between facility-based and community-based long term services and supports.
Success means that more seniors and people with disabilities live in their communities rather than in nursing homes and other institutions.
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Kelly A. Jarrard | 52
Saranac, NY
Kelly’s work focuses on found-object
collage, repurposing items often discarded.
By using color, humor, and satire, she
portrays a unique view on everyday
existence.
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57 Regional Drive, Suite 7 | Concord, NH 03301
603.226.2900 | www.crotchedmountain.org/atech
As the largest and most comprehensive provider of assistive technology services
in NH, Crotched Mountain ATECH Services offers creative options and
professional expertise to address mobility, communication and accessibility needs.
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Programs in Concord and Greenfield, NH
603.226.2900 | www.crotchedmountain.org/rsc
Young children with autism can improve social, communication, daily living and
motor skills through Crotched Mountain’s Ready, Set, Connect! – an intensive
site-based Applied Behavioral Analysis treatment program led by Board Certified
Behavior Analysts.
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Life is a great big canvas; throw all the paint on it you can.
- Danny Kaye
“Quilted Rain”
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Troy Conn | 44
Winchester, TN
Troy’s a service recipient at New Life, and
is involved in their art program. He uses
art as an outlet of expression. He loves
to shop at yard sales for frames & old
canvases he can transform. His visions
“just hit him & he paints them.”
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3 Bedford Green
South Burlington, VT 05403
802.658.3374
www.autcom.org
The Autism National Committee is the only autism advocacy organization dedicated
to Social Justice for All Citizens with Autism through a shared vision and a
commitment to positive approaches. We were founded in 1990 to protect and advance
the human rights and civil rights of all persons with autism and related differences of
communication and behavior.
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THE NEW ENGLAND
GENETICS COLLABORATIVE
10 West Edge Drive, Suite 101 | Durham, NH 03824
603.862.4320 | www.negenetics.org
The mission of the NEGC is to promote and improve health and social well-being
of those with inherited conditions through collaborations among public and private
health professionals, educators, families, and advocates in New England.
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David Herold | 62
Louisville, KY
A longtime student of the fine arts, David
began painting in August 2012. Influenced
by abstract expressionist & modern artists,
he approaches the canvas with no set idea
and through a process of trial and error he
arrives at something that “looks good.”
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Memorial Day
New Hampshire Association of Special Education
Administrators
2 Pillsbury Street, Suite 500-A
Concord, NH 03301
603.224.7555 | www.nhasea.org
NHASEA is a member-driven organization that provides information and support
to education professionals who manage and lead public and private schools engaged
in special education.
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The New Hampshire Challenge
disability issues from a family perspective
published quarterly by: The New Hampshire Challenge, Inc. P.O. Box 579, Dover, NH 03821-0579
www.nhchallenge.org
Celebrating 20 Years
 2009 All rights reserved
PO Box 579 | Dover, NH 03821
603.742.0500 | www.nhchallenge.org
The New Hampshire Challenge is a newspaper which covers news
about disability issues from a family perspective for the Granite
State.
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A native Philadelphian, Jaither has
loved creating from an early age. His
work focuses primarily on portraiture of
significant people from pop culture and
history, but also explores subjects from his
surrounding environment.
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PEAK Parent Center
611 North Weber Street, Suite 200 | Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719.531.9400 | www.PEAKparent.org
PEAK Parent Center is a beacon of hope for families of children with disabilities. Discovering that a
child has a disability often feels overwhelming and isolating for parents. Every day, PEAK empowers
families, educating them about specific disabilities, available resources, laws that protect their
children’s rights, and tools they need to become lifelong advocates for their children and themselves. Institute on Disability | University of New Hampshire
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Baltimore, MD
Frank earned a BFA in illustration
at MICA. He enjoys working with
portraiture and landscapes, as well as
comic and fantasy media. Frank has
illustrated two children’s books.
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21 Chenell Drive | Concord, NH 03301
800.826.3700 | www.gsil.org
Providing statewide supports and services
to individuals with disabilities and seniors
through home care services, access to
community resources, and employment
support services.
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21 South Fruit Street, Suite 22 | Concord, NH 03301
603.271.3236 | www.nhcdd.org
Dignity, full rights of citizenship, equal opportunities, and full participation
for all New Hampshire citizens with developmental disabilities. Check out our
online resource guide.
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It is in the shelter of
each other that people live.
- Irish Proverb
“Quiet Contemplation”
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Canterbury, CT
Last year, Maggie received a BA in
Psychology & Visual Arts with plans to
practice Art Therapy. Her recent work
centers on the relationship of a service dog
& her owner, based on her best friend’s
awe-inspiring experience.
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Easter Seals New Hampshire
555 Auburn Street | Manchester, NH 03101
603.623.8863 | www.eastersealsnh.org
Easter Seals is the most comprehensive statewide non-profit organization that provides services to children,
adults, and seniors with disabilities and special needs. We are always there, meeting the most difficult challenges,
creating innovative programs, and delivering critical services that benefit the entire family. We provide help, hope
and answers so people with special needs can live more independent lives.
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Danbury, CT
Amy is an artist, former special education
teacher, and an aspiring children’s book
illustrator. Follow her flowing line style
with both oil pastel and colored pencil at
www.amypreveza.com.
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73 Main Street | Huddleston Hall | Durham, NH 03824
603.862.2821 | www.carseyinstitute.unh.edu
The Carsey Institute is a leading national center for policy research on sustainable community
development, children and youth, and vulnerable families in a global economy in small cities and rural
communities. Our studies provide tools for policy makers and community leaders working to increase
upward mobility, support the middle class, and create sustainable, healthy communities. Our three
applied and policy research areas include regional and national projects, and our resources support
organizations throughout the country.
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Nothing in life is to be feared,
it is only to be understood.
– Marie Curie
“Untitled”
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Loretta Marie Adams | 23
Bradford, NH
A New Hampshire oil painter and sculptor,
Loretta currently works as a Therapeutic
Art Teacher for adults with developmental
disabilities. She’ll be pursuing Graduate
Studies in Expressive Therapy.
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56 Old Suncook Road, Suite 2
Concord, NH 03301
603.228.2084
800.238.2048 (NH only)
www.agingandcommunityliving.org
CACL constructively engages partners within and outside the University in
applied research that advances sustainable, person-centered options for aging and
community living.
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4 Library Way
Hewitt Hall
Durham, NH 03824
603.862.0070
www.nepassage.org
The mission of Northeast Passage is to create an environment where individuals
with disabilities can recreate with the same freedom of choice, quality of life, and
independence as their non-disabled peers.
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Dream no small dreams for they have no
power to move the hearts of men.
– Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
“Fall Orchard”
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Stacy Burdick | 31
Watkins Glen, NY
Stacy enjoys the creative process as a
way to relax. She exhibits at conferences,
government buildings and the Franklin
Street Gallery in Watkins Glen, NY. She
is President of Self Advocates of Schuyler
County.
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10 West Edge Drive, Suite 101 | Durham, NH 03824 | 866.538.9521
www.researchondisability.org | www.disabilitycompendium.org
The StatsRRTC facilitates evidence-based decision making in many different service
and policy arenas to benefit persons with disabilities. Outreach activities include the
Annual Compendium of Disability Statistics, a web-based tool that pools disability
statistics from major national survey data in one place.
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Atkinson, Berlin, Chocorua, Claremont,
Concord, Keene, Laconia, Lebanon,
Littleton, Manchester, Nashua, Plymouth,
Portsmouth, & Rochester, NH
866.634.9412 | www.servicelink.org
ServiceLink Aging and Disability Resource Centers are trusted places in your
community to get answers about health care and other services for older adults,
persons with disabilities and family caregivers. The ServiceLink Resource Center
team is one phone call away. We’ll listen to your needs, respect your privacy and help
you find answers. There is never a fee or eligibility requirement!
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Do what you can,
with what you have, where
For my part
I know
nothing
with any
certainty,
but the
sight of
the stars
makes me
dream.
– Vincent Van Gogh
“Hope”
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Ron Elguera | 64
Albuquerque, NM
Ron is a New Mexico artist living in
Albuquerque. You may visit him at
artbyelguera.com. Please leave a comment
by clicking “contact.” All comments
welcome!
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15501 San Fernando Mission Boulevard, Suite 200
Mission Hills, CA 91346
818.361.6400 | www.jaynolan.org
The mission of Jay Nolan Community Services, Inc. is to enable individuals with Autism
Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities to live fulfilling lives as members of
the community by providing support services customized to their individual needs.
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