NH Police Standards & Training Council Facility, Concord, NH, September 28th, 2018. A day for people with disabilities in New Hampshire and their family members and individuals who serve and support them. Join a network of advocates who care about making disability communities inclusive and supportive.
* Learn about resources that are available to you, and gain new advocacy skills so you can live your best life.
* This event is designed and executed by a team mostly made up of self-advocates, and each presentation includes at least one self-advocate presenter.
Topics include:
- Exercising Your Right to Vote – James Ziegra, Disability Rights Center,Frank Vinciguerra, member of People First NH. Presenters will discuss how to overcome barriers to casting your vote, and take questions from the audience. Attendees will have the opportunity to check out an accessible voting machine during lunch.
- Staying Safe in Your Community – Moderator: Nate Webb, member of Advocate NH.
Panelists: Keith Mitchell, Deputy Chief, Concord NH Police Department, Ryan Howe, Community Resource Officer, Concord Police Department
* A panel of representatives from law enforcement will offer tips on how to stay safe, and what to do if you find yourself in a dangerous situation or if you see or hear about illegal activity.
*Discuss “What can police officers learn from people with disabilities?” - Getting Involved with a Self-Advocacy Group – Members of Advocate NH, People First, and ABLE NH.
There are several advocacy groups in New Hampshire – maybe one is right for you. During this session, members of Advocate NH, People First, and ABLE NH will share their experiences, and talk about how to get involved.
Requests for accommodations are met so that participants can enjoy a fully accessible event.
Fees apply, registration is required to https://iod.unh.edu/advocate2018 or contact contact.iod@unh.edu 603.228.2084
Presented by: Advocate NH, in Partnership with:
Disability Rights Center – NH
NH Bureau of Developmental Services
NH Council on Developmental Disabilities
People First of New Hampshire
UNH Institute on Disability