Boldly challenging broken systems, ABLE NH delivers justice and protects human rights for people impacted by disability who face barriers to education, employment, healthcare and civic engagement.
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During the hearing on HB 1593, Patrica Vincent-Piet shared powerful testimony about what happens when disability protections are not enforced.
Section 504 has protected people with disabilities from discrimination for more than 50 years. It helps ensure access to education, healthcare, housing, employment, and public services.
But when protections cannot be enforced, those rights can disappear in practice.
Without strong enforcement:
• Students can be denied accommodations in school
• Patients can face barriers in healthcare
• People with disabilities can be excluded from services meant for everyone
HB 1593 helps ensure that disability civil rights remain real and enforceable in New Hampshire.
Civil rights should not depend on whether federal systems are functioning. People deserve a clear path to protect their rights when discrimination happens.
📣 Take action:
Tell your legislators to support HB 1593 and protect Section 504 rights.
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HB 1337 would repeal the New Hampshire Autism Council.
During the hearing on this bill, Kelly Ehrhart testified about why the council matters. The Autism Council creates a space where autistic self-advocates, families, service providers, educators, and state leaders can come together to identify problems and work toward real solutions.
Like many advisory groups, the council has faced challenges over the years. But it has also been making progress and building momentum to improve coordination and strengthen services for autistic people across New Hampshire.
Repealing the council now — without creating a replacement — risks losing an important forum for collaboration and cutting off progress that is already underway.
You can review the council’s work for yourself:
www.nhautismcouncil.org/annual-reports
www.nhautismcouncil.org/agendas-minutes
These documents show the kinds of issues the council has been working on and the potential it has to continue improving autism policy in our state.
Take action:
Tell your legislators to oppose HB 1337 and preserve the Autism Council
fastdemocracy.com/campaigns/1iTp5b5rl/Protect-the-New-Hampshire-Autism-Council
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