This program supports parents in all aspects of the special education and Section 504 process to promote understanding of the relevant state and federal rules and regulations while supporting parents in clarifying their ideas and concerns regarding their child’s education.
SNSC provides a welcoming, safe and open space for parents to share struggles and triumphs, form relationships, and gain resources.
Meetings take place every other week on Zoom. For schedule and link to join, visit our calendar.
Our facilitator, Miriam Osofsky, is a licensed psychologist with a private practice in Lebanon. Miriam adores her son Sam, who is 24 years old, has developmental disabilities and autism, as well as an exceptionally loving heart. He lives in an apartment in Manchester with two caretakers under the auspices of Siddharth Services.
The purpose of this program is to connect adults in our community with the resources they need to lead more inclusive, fulfilling, and independent lives. This may include assisting parents in finding child care, providing transportation support, or helping individuals navigate one-on-one communication in challenging settings such as medical appointments.
Our goal is to bridge the gap for those struggling with independence, offering personalized support that takes many forms based on individual needs.
This program helps adults with disabilities in the Upper Valley access their community by providing volunteer-based, non-emergent transportation when other transportation options may not be available or accessible.
Through the support of trained community volunteers, riders may request transportation for needs such as medical appointments, errands, community activities, social opportunities, and other important destinations. Our goal is not simply to provide a ride, but to help reduce transportation barriers, increase independence, and create greater opportunities for connection and participation in the community.
Ride requests should be made at least five business days in advance whenever possible. Once a request is received, our Roads to Belonging Ride Coordinator will follow up to review the details and work to connect the rider with an available volunteer driver.
Like all of our advocacy and support programs, Road to Belonging is rooted in SNSC's belief that we cannot create a community where everyone belongs without the help of the community itself.
The purpose of this program is to provide caregivers of adults with disabilities the opportunity for short-term relief while helping their loved ones remain engaged, connected, and supported in their community.
Through the support of trained community volunteers, adults with disabilities may spend time participating in conversation, games, reading, walks, community activities, or other interests that are meaningful to them, while their caregiver has time to rest, attend appointments, run errands, or simply take a break from their caregiving responsibilities.
Our goal is to support both the well-being of caregivers and the independence, connection, and quality of life of adults with disabilities. Respite support is individualized whenever possible and is intended to complement, not replace, professional or medical care.
Like all of our programs, this initiative reflects SNSC’s belief that we cannot create a community where everyone belongs without the help of the community itself.
Please call SNSC at 603-448-6311 or email our Advocacy Coordinator to be connected to an advocate.
