Posts by Vanessa Blais
Without direct support professionals and home providers, many disabled people would not be able to get out of bed, get dressed, feed themselves, or obtain basic necessities for survival.
Without direct support professionals and home providers, many disabled people would not be able to get out of bed, get dressed, feed themselves, or obtain basic necessities for survival.
Proponents of this bill want you to believe it is about contracts. That is far from the truth. This is about human beings who have a right to security and the ability to envision their futures without having to worry that they will have to start over again and again because they ask for a reasonable accommodation, have children with support needs, or acquire a disability.
Bryce’s experience as Chair of the city Planning Board has proven to be a tremendous benefit for Manchester. His extensive knowledge of the zoning and planning regulations as well as his desire to ask questions and have conversations with concerned residents and stakeholders exhibits only some of his skills that would be a huge asset to the city as the Ward 1 Alderman.
Unlike some other New Hampshire cities and towns, a Manchester selectman is not a policy maker akin to our Board of Aldermen. They are the people who ensure that voting laws and policies are followed to enable every voter the opportunity to feel their votes are securely cast and that they are counted.
In the city of Manchester, there are currently over 100 voucher holders, many with families, who are unable to find housing.Â
New Hampshire Council on Developmental Disabilities solicits Request for Proposals for demonstration grants that address the needs of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families.
The number of people in this state who are working toward finding real solutions to end homeless instability and the number of grassroots organizations who have stepped-up to plug the holes that our current structural systems are unable to fill, makes me feel hopeful. However, if we are not including people with disabilities in solution-based decision making, we are losing the most important voices in this discussion and continuing to marginalize people in our community.
The survey will help identify barriers and create areas of focus that will direct the action that the Manchester Housing Alliance will take in the near future.