"People with disabilities do not need to be fixed;

they need to be accepted for who they are."

- Jordan Christian

Unique Abilities and our Program Guides are dedicated to my daughter Sarah.

My family began looking for programs for our daughter since she was 18 year old. We visited a number of places we heard about from other families. We researched names of “vendors that were given to us from our Regional Family Support agency, we attended the Annual New Hampshire Family Support Conference event for 18 years and we talked with a number of people at statewide community events. However, in the end we received limited and influenced information that was helpful but did not cover all the programs and different opportunities the “vendors” provided in a single resource/location.

My wife and I stated on this venture to create a comprehensive guide of available Grants, Camps, Activities, Resources, Day and Residential programs as well as other services available for our daughter as well as friends in our community. We hope the guide book will be a valuable resource guide for your family as well. If you have any input or new programs and vendors that are available in New Hampshire, please drop me a line and I will be sure to include it in the next revision. author@uniqueabilitiesprogramsnh.com

All services look different for everyone depending on their funding allotment, individual’s needs, individual goals, etc. The family should visit key facilities and ask questions.

Thank you as it takes a community to prepare all of us for the future.

David

Book Testimonials

"Excellent work David what effort you must have put into this; and as a father of a “Unique Girl”, I appreciate how useful resources like this can be to families like ours."

D. Brown

"Fantastic Guide Book and as I put together a resource guide for hospice myself - I know the time and dedication it takes to put something like this together is immense."

J. Jarotz

"A fantastic resource for NH families looking to see what programs and services are available for their loved ones."

M. Needleman

"Thank you so much for taking the time to create such a wonderful resource."

Rachelle

"What a great resource!! Those of us that live in the disabilities community are always needing help finding content like this."

R. Thomas

"This is an incredibly valuable resource for the disabilities community in New Hampshire. It’s fantastic to see such a comprehensive guide that not only lists helpful services but also makes it easier for individuals and families to connect with the right support tailored to their needs. I’m sure your efforts will make a significant difference in many lives.
Well done on this achievement, and thank you for your dedication to inclusivity and support!

A. Knight

"Everyone needs to pick up a copy of this book."

P. Earle

Providing you with information, vendors and programs for the DD community in New Hampshire.

I have developed the guide book, available on this site, that is a collaboration of services, vendors, financial grants, respite places and the services provided in New Hampshire. This guide book for the New Hampshire disabilities community is now available on this website as well as available for ereaders through a number of on-line retailers. Shipments of copies of the book are shipping now! Softcopies are available on Amazon.com.

If you have any input or new programs, activities and vendors that are available in New Hampshire, please drop me a line and I will be sure to include it in the next revision. author@uniqueabilitiesprogramsnh.com

All services look different for everyone depending on their funding allotment, individual’s needs, individual goals, etc. The family should visit key facilities and ask questions of the vendors.

Thank you.

Download the Table of Contents, Acronyms, Definitions and a sample vendor to see if the book is right for you and your family.

Featured Activity Vendor

Camp Allen - Bedford NH

https://www.campallennh.org/

Camp Allen’s mission is to provide opportunities for growth, friendship and fun to children and adults with developmental and/or physical challenges in an outdoor environment. Located in Bedford, New Hampshire, Camp Allen provides both day and residential camp for 11 weeks each summer from May through August.

Wonderful things happen when their camper’s come to Camp Allen for a week or two each summer. Campers learn about differences, develop confidence, and make new friends in an environment filled with fun in the outdoors, and take home wonderful memories.

Day Camp is designed to create a similar experience to their overnight camp for children and adults starting at age 6. Day Camp runs Monday - Friday, 9am to 3:30pm, for nine sessions throughout the summer. An experience at Day Camp provides the following:

A full range of fun activities that are adapted to camper’s abilities.
A two staff to one camper ratio with four 1:1 spot. Camper’s may bring their own paraprofessional if the school provides.
Camp Allen will work with school districts to implement the goals in a camper’s IEP. (Individual Education Plan).
Two Nurses on duty at all times to dispense medication, and to care for any bumps and bruises that may happen over the session.
Well trained staff that come from all over the world.
A beautiful, well maintained, fully accessible facility that anyone can enjoy regardless of need.

Day Camp is a wonderful opportunity for younger individuals to have a camping experience, and a great first step towards overnight camp!

Residential Camp Offers five and eight day sessions, Residential Camp is a wonderful opportunity to spend time with amazing people, participate in exciting activities, and enjoy a real camping experience.

Camp Allen has positively changed the lives of hundreds of individuals over the years, and continues to do so by offering the following:

Camping experiences for individuals from age six to elderly.
Ten Sessions, designed to cater to each individual’s needs.
Two campers to one staff ratio with 20 1:1 spot available in each session.
Two Nurses on duty at all times to dispense medication, and to care for any bumps and bruises that may happen over the session.
Well-trained staff that come from all over the world.
A beautiful, well maintained, fully accessible facility that anyone can enjoy regardless of need.
A full range of fun activities that are adapted to every need.
A lifetime of memories and friendships

and many other services

Featured Resource

Harry Allen Gregg Foundation - Manchester NH

https://harrygreggfoundation.org/

Harry Allen Gregg Foundation provides “Funds to help when you need it the most.” - Special grants for New Hampshire residents with disabilities.

As one of the few charitable foundations to provide funds directly to individuals, the Harry Allen Gregg Foundation has made over 8,000 grants totaling more than $3 million.

Over thirty years ago the Harry Allen Gregg Foundation was established to provide support grants to help the people of New Hampshire with disabilities and their families cover the cost of needed products and services.

Opportunities for grant support include home modifications, educational services, adaptive equipment, therapeutic recreation, medical bills and technology. The Harry Allen Gregg Foundation strives to help improve a person’s quality of life by providing funds that will enhance their independence.

General Grants

Applications are reviewed and awards made by the HGF Trustees three times a year in April, August, and December.

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