With only a few days before the midterm elections, it is time for persons with disabilities to be engaged and exercise their fundamental right to vote. Regardless of your affiliation, it is your active involvement in this process that is critical as a citizen. With the recent report released by the Center for Disease Control … Continue reading Why the Disability Vote Matters
NCES Ramps Up Accessibility
North Country Environmental Services (NCES) builds an accessible solution for a community member in need. For a person in a manual or power wheelchair, a single step can be the difference between entering a building and having to wait outside. Like many New Hampshire residents facing mobility challenges, Groveton resident Russell Angel found himself struggling … Continue reading NCES Ramps Up Accessibility
Fall 2017 Graduations
We are pleased to announce that another group of hardworking students will be graduating from our IMPACCT student transition program over the next two weeks… and you are invited to share in their success! Come celebrate with us at your local IMPACCT graduation: Claremont IMPACCT Graduation Thursday, January 18, 2018 @ 12:00 PM River Valley Community College, Library 1 College … Continue reading Fall 2017 Graduations
You’re Invited to Speak with Senator Hassan
Senator Maggie Hassan is visiting GSIL just to hear from you! Monday, July 10th 9:30am-10:30am Granite State Independent Living 21 Chenell Drive, Concord, NH 03301 On Monday (7/10), Senator Maggie Hassan will visit the Granite State Independent Living (GSIL) Concord office just to hear from New Hampshire seniors and people with disabilities regarding the Senate’s Better Care … Continue reading You’re Invited to Speak with Senator Hassan
All Access Newsletter – Spring Issue
Dear Friend, I hope you enjoy reading our All Access Newsletter. Please help us spread the word about how GSIL, with your help, supports people with disabilities by forwarding it to anyone you think might also be interested. If you would like to receive a paper copy of these newsletters, feel free to contact me at … Continue reading All Access Newsletter – Spring Issue
NEW Accessibility Pilot Program for Homeowners with Disabilities
New Hampshire Housing Awards GSIL $250,000 in grant money to support accessibility improvements for seniors and people with disabilities throughout New Hampshire. The New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority recently awarded Granite State Independent Living (GSIL) $250,000 over a two-year period to help build an Accessibility Pilot Program for homeowners with disabilities. The new funds will … Continue reading NEW Accessibility Pilot Program for Homeowners with Disabilities
Life with a Service Dog
A service dog is always on-call. As animal lovers, many times when we see a dog our first instinct is to show it affection. You may want to run up and give it a pat, a hug or even a bite of your lunch! But then you see that vest around it’s body and you … Continue reading Life with a Service Dog
Disability Awareness at NHTI
Tuesday, January 31 – Inspirational Presentation by Nick Scott, Pro Wheelchair Bodybuilder When Nick Scott was only 16 years old, he was involved in a near fatal traffic accident. After his injury and loss of mobility, he gained weight and almost lost hope. But today, you would not recognize him as that person. As a … Continue reading Disability Awareness at NHTI
Changing Gears: A Cross Country Bike Ride
The Challenge In April 2016, I will be riding across America to help support programs for at-risk youth as they transition into adulthood. I am not a professional cyclist. I actually work as an Employment Coordinator at GSIL helping students with disabilities achieve success. This cross country bike ride will be unsupported, meaning that I will … Continue reading Changing Gears: A Cross Country Bike Ride