The UNH Institute on Disability (IOD) is New Hampshire's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. Conducts research, provides professional training, and delivers community services including information and referral, supported employment, and systems advocacy for individuals with disabilities including autism. Home of the NH LEND program (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities).
NH's Protection and Advocacy organization for people with disabilities, including mental illness and developmental disabilities. Provides legal advocacy, rights education, and systemic advocacy for individuals navigating psychiatric hospitalization, guardianship, SSI/SSDI, housing, and employment. Free services to eligible individuals.
Community Bridges is the Area Agency for Merrimack County, providing support services for individuals with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorder across the lifespan. Services include residential supports, day programs, community-based supports, employment services, and family support. Funded through NH DHHS developmental services system.
Designated area agency serving individuals with developmental disabilities and acquired brain disorders across 24 Lakes Region communities (Belknap and southern Carroll counties). Provides early intervention, family support, residential services, day programs, and employment supports.
Award-winning Manchester-based nonprofit with 70+ years serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and acquired brain injuries. Services include early intervention, residential supports, community-based day programs, employment services, neuropsychological evaluation, and family support. Serves Manchester and 8 surrounding communities.