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State Department of Education levels the playing field

Blind students can meet their academic goals with the tools and materials provided by the NH DOE

Krysten Godfrey Maddocks,

Bringing books to life

For 50 years, NH Talking Books has made thousands of titles accessible to the Blind and visually impaired

Krysten Godfrey Maddocks,

Feeling alone in a crowded room

How you can better talk to and interact with people who are d/Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Juliana Good,

The factory at the end of the driveway

Grant allows entrepreneur with autism to grow his flock

Bill Burke,

Virtual activities, education and support for parents with special needs children

Distance and virtual learning websites specifically for children and families with special needs

ParentingNH Staff,

Special education at home proves a challenge for schools, parents

While school districts have implemented remote learning programs for its students, maintaining instruction for students with disabilities presents unique issues

Granite State News Collaborative,

Does my child have autism?

What parents need to know about getting a diagnosis and finding support

Krysten Godfrey Maddocks,

Know your options: Alternatives to guardianship

Less restrictive choices, such as Supported Decision Making, may be a better fit for an individual or family

Lynne Clay, ESQ,

Get out: Accessible recreation for everyone

New Hampshire is leading the way in accessible recreation. Here’s where to go.

Sarah Ahearn, Kendal J. Bush, Photographer,

Project SEARCH helping young adults with disabilities find employment opportunities

Program helps students plan for the future

Bill Burke,

NH Family Support Conference: A place where you can be you

Two families talk about their experiences at the annual event

Carrie Duran,

Same page, same team

New model aims for agencies to collaborate on whole-person approach to treating co-occurring diagnoses

Bill Burke,

Summer (and sensory-friendly) fun for everyone

Sensory-friendly days are gaining in popularity at NH attractions

Mary Ellen Hettinger,

Telling her story

Local author and blogger Carrie Cariello talks about her son’s autism, advocacy and finding a balance

Krysten Godfrey Maddocks,

The importance of special education options

Spaulding Youth Center is a leading provider of services for children and youth with neurological, emotional, behavioral, learning and/or developmental challenges, including Autism Spectrum Disorder and those who have experienced significant trauma, abuse or neglect.

Colleen Sliva, MSEd, Spaulding School Principal & Special Education Director,