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* 1. NHCDD is proposing two (2) goals with objectives for each. Please read and provide feedback. Thank you!

Goal 1: Community Life

The Council will work alongside people with IDD to increase community integration and to promote and educate on the benefits of person-centered community inclusion for all people with IDD

o Objective 1: Support increased access to community-based programs, policies and practices that promote and enable the inclusion of all people in all aspects of community life including: housing, transportation, education, internet and other infrastructure, information access and assistive technology, and expand access to employment opportunities and other emerging needs.

o Objective 2: Support access and improvement to quality person-centered services in the home and community for all people with IDD, their families, and paid and unpaid caregivers.


Goal 2: Advocacy

The Council will support the autonomy and leadership of people with IDD.

o Objective 1: Support self-advocacy groups and provide opportunities related to leadership development, including expanding leadership education, creating and supporting peer mentorship opportunities, and increasing access to civic leadership positions in their communities.

o Objective 2: Contribute to capacity building activities with the DD Act network partners and other NH stakeholders by enhancing coordination and access to services, resources, and opportunities.

o Objective 3: Build relationships with legislators and other decision-makers to enhance policies that contribute to person-centered living for all NH residents with IDD, their families and those who support them.

1.Are there areas not mentioned above that you would like to suggest?

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* 2. In your community, have there been any major barriers for you, your family, or other individuals living with developmental disabilities? If so, what were they?

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* 3. Thank you!

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