Special Needs Resource Guide

Autism Society of New Hampshire
P.O. Box 68. Concord, NH 03302-0068
(603) 679-2424
info@nhautism.com
www.nhautism.com

Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire
109 N. State Street, Suite 2, Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-8400; (800) 773-8400 (in NH only)
mail@bianh.org
www.bianh.org

Bureau of Special Medical Services
129 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301
(800) 852-3345, ext. 4488
www.DHHS.nh.gov/dhhs/specialmedsrvcs
    Health programs for the diagnosis and treatment of children from birth to 20 who have physical disabilities, chronic illnesses or developmental delays.

Cedarcrest Center for Children
91 Maple Avenue, Keene, NH 03431
(603) 358-3384
www.cedarcrest4kids.org
    Provides 24-hour short-term care, long-term care, outpatient therapy and day education for children with disabilities and special medical needs.

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Brattleboro – (802) 257-8973
Keene – (603) 357-0479
www.chadd.org
    Offers meetings in Brattleboro and Keene to improve the lives of people affected by AD/HD through collaborative leadership, advocacy, Research, Education, Support.

Community Preschool Team
Wheelock Elementary School, Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-2951
    The Wheelock Preschool program is a multifaceted program to meet the needs of 3-5 year old students with special needs. Services include evaluation and consultation, related services and special education supports to area preschools.

Coordinator for Transition Services
101 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-3863
srogers@ed.state.nh.us
www.ed.state.nh.us

Easter Seals
12 Kingsbury Street, Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-0165
www.nh.easterseals.com
    Provides early intervention and home-based services for children birth to three years and their families.

The Learning Disabilities Association of New Hampshire
P.O. Box 127, Concord, NH 03302-0127
information@ldanh.org
www.ldanh.org

Monadnock Developmental Services
121 Railroad Street, Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-1304 or (800) 469-6082, ext. 293
www.mds-nh.org
    Offers parent support group for parents whose children have special needs and health conditions.

Network for Children and Families
147 Washington Street, Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-1395
    The Network for Children and Families is dedicated to supporting the well-being of babies, children and families in all aspects of their development, including special needs. Offers educational opportunities for parents and professionals who work with children as well as support meetings for child care providers.

New Hampshire Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
(also serving Vermont and Maine)
P.O. Box 3724, Concord, NH 03302-3724
(603) 229-7355
information@nhida.org
www.nhida.org

New Hampshire Family Voices
29 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301
(800) 852-3345, ext. 4525
www.nhfv.org
    Provides families with information on special needs and has a lending library.

Parent Information Center
151-A Manchester Street, Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-7005 or (800) 947-7005
www.parentinformationcenter.org
    Provides information and free training to parents and community agencies regarding special education laws and services provided by schools such as IEPs for children ages 3 to 21.

Parent to Parent
12 Flynn Street, Lebanon, NH 03766
(800) 698-5465
www.p2pnh.org
    Matches parents of children with disabilities to parents with children with similar concerns. Also provides information and referral services.

Partners in Policymaking
56 Old Suncook Road, Suite 2, Concord, NH 03301
(603) 228-2084
mary.schuh@unh.edu
www.iod.unh.edu

Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
105 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-5122; (800) 852-3345, ext. 5122 (in NH)
cstiles@dhhs.state.nh.us
www.dhhs.state.nh.us

Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
101 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-2178
rlittlefield@ed.state.nh.us
www.ed.state.nh.us

Programs for Children and Youth who are Blind or Visually Impaired, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind
129 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-4238
www.dhhs.state.nh.us

Programs for Children with Special Health Care Needs
93 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-4488; (800) 852-3345, ext. 4488 (in NH)
ecollins@dhhs.state.nh.us
www.dhhs.state.nh.us

Rise…For Baby and Family
147 Washington Street, Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-1395
    Rise provides early supports and services to infants and toddlers from birth to three and their families. Rise also provides child care and playgroups that include both typically developing infants and toddlers and those with special needs.

AAWARE - Approach Autism with Advocacy Recovery & Education
7 River Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-4665
info@aaware.org
www.aaware.org

Autism Society of Vermont
P.O. Box 978, White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 457-3764; (800) 559-7398
www.autism-info.org

Autism Support Daily
P.O. Box 4556, Burlington, VT 05406
(802) 985-8773
Info@AutismSupportDaily.com
www.AutismSupportDaily.com

Brain Injury Association of Vermont
P.O. Box 226, Shelburne, VT 05482-0226
(877) 856-1772
biavtsupport@comcast.net
www.biavt.org

Councils on Developmental Disabilities
103 S. Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671-0602
(802) 241-2612 (V/TTY); (888) 317-2006
karen.schwartz@ahs.state.vt.us
ddc.vermont.gov

Disability Rights Advocacy
57 N. Main Street, Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-0021; (800) 769-7459 (V/TTY)
nbreiden@vtlegalaid.org
www.vtlegalaid.org

Early Education Services
Brattleboro – (802) 254-3742
    Provides parents and children with a variety of services and programs including playgroups, home visits, adult education, child care, preschool programs, parent support groups, mental health outreach & intervention through the Infant-Child Guidance Program, literacy tutoring, emploment & training assistance, Early Head Start, and Head Start.

Epilepsy Foundation of Vermont
P.O. Box 6292, Rutland, VT 05702
(802) 775-1686; (800) 565-0972
epilepsy@sover.net

First in Southern Vermont
Wilmington, VT
(802) 464-9633
    Provides social services to families.

Family, Infant and Toddler Project
Brattleboro – (802) 258-2414 or (800) 281-7852
    Provides early intervention services to young children who may be experiencing a developmental delay or may have a medical condition or diagnosis that may lead to a delay.

Healthy Babies, Kids & Families
Battleboro, VT
(802) 257-2880 or (802) 257-2881
    Healthy Babies, Kids & Families can help you connect with high quality health care and support services in your community. Nurse or family support workers focus on your individual needs and can assist with planning for your pregnancy, delivery and becoming a parent; finding medical and dental care for you, during pregnancy, and for your child until age six; answering your questions about health risks, infant care, child development, and safety; information about a healthy diet for you and your children; locating community resources for your family, including classes on pregnancy and childbirth, breastfeeding, fathers' groups or Children With Special Health Needs; finding parent-child education, child care and early education opportunities such as play groups, Headstart, or preschool programs; locating counseling, occupational and physical therapy, and advocacy and support services; and information about child care, school, transportation and work.

Infant-Child Guidance Program
130 Birge Street, Battleboro, VT
(802) 254-3742, ext. 233
    Providing mental health services to families.

Parent to Parent of Vermont
(800) 800-4005
    A statewide organization helping families with children with special needs find support from other parents, healthcare professionals and the communities in which they live.

Programs for Children with Special Health Care Needs
108 Cherry Street, Burlington, VT 05402
(802) 863-7338
chassle@vdh.state.vt.us
www.healthvermont.gov/family/cshn/cshn.aspx

Programs for Children and Youth who are Blind or Visually Impaired
103 South Main Street, Weeks IC, Room 109, Waterbury, VT 05671-2304
(802) 241-2210; (888) 405-5005
fred.jones@ahs.state.vt.us
www.dail.state.vt.us/dbvi

Programs for Children and Youth who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
103 S. Main Street, Weeks 1A, Waterbury, VT 05671-2303
(802) 241-2186 (V/TTY) ; (802) 241-2199 (TTY)
lori.yarrow@ahs.state.vt.us
www.vocrehab.vermont.gov

Putney Family Services
Putney – (802) 387-2120
    Program of PFS include OASIS after-school program, community classroom/apprenticeships, parent education, Family Friends Outreach Program, walk-in health clinic, and assistance in signing up for medical insurance under Dr. Dynasaur and the VT Health Access Program.

State Department of Education: Special Education
120 State Street, State Office Building, Montpelier, VT 05620-2501
(802) 828-2755
karin.edwards@state.vt.us
www.state.vt.us/educ/new/html/pgm_sped.html

Traumatic Brain Injury Medicaid Waiver Program
(802) 241-1456
    The Traumatic Brain Injury Medicaid Waiver Program is a short-term rehabilitation program developed to assist individuals in obtaining their optimal level of functioning, and to successfully resume living and working in their own home community among family, friends, and neighbors. This program has also successfully diverted and/or returned Vermonters from placement in out-of-state facilities and is funded by federal and state dollars.

Vermont 2-1-1
United Way Help Line
2-1-1 or (866) 652-4636
    Connects people with VT helping programs and services including battered women’s services, clothing, food shelves, health insurance services, housing programs, mother and baby care, pregnancy services, rent assistance, teen services and more.

Vermont Parent Information Center
600 Blair Park Road, Suite 301, Williston, VT 05495-7589
(802) 876-5315 or (800) 639-7170
www.vtpic.com
    VPIC a statewide network of support and information for families who have a child with special needs or disabilities, and the professionals who work with them. Founded in 1992, VPIC serves families of children with special needs from birth to 26 years of age. Their goal is to offer programs to families that are helpful, relevant and easy to access. Most of their programs are free of charge.

Vermont Speech-Language-Hearing Association
president@vsha.us
www.vsha.us

Winston Prouty Center for Child Development
10 Oak Street, Brattleboro, VT
(802) 257-7852
    The Winston Prouty Center provides early education and early intervention to young children birth to five years of age. The Center has 2 distinct yet connected children's programs. The Family Infant Toddler Program is the statewide Part C services to Vermont families with infants and toddlers who have either a developmental delay or a medical condition that may affect development. The Early Learning Center is an early care and education program with a focus on the integration of children with unique learning styles and abilities.