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Now recruiting for the NH Leadership Series Class of 2022-2023

Interested in building relationships with others who support disability rights in New Hampshire? Want to learn more about innovative practices for people with disabilities and their families leading to welcoming and supportive schools and communities?

 

The NH Leadership Series is a yearlong community-oriented program focused on developing leadership and advocacy skills for individuals with disabilities and their family members who wish to affect change at a personal, community, and statewide level. 

As a member of the Leadership class, you will:

  • Attend sessions/weekends – a Meet and Greet, 7 topical sessions, and 1 action-focused session. 
  • Be eligible to earn 9 college credits; connect with local, state, and national leaders on important disability issues; identify disability issues and action steps for positive change; learn information about community organizing and using the legislative process to create change.Join a vibrant community of over 1,000 Leadership graduates who are committed to and working toward positive change

Proposed Session Dates and Times for NH Leadership Series 2022-2023

(In-person sessions noted with asterisk and in bold)

Session Date(s) Time Location
Meet & Greet* Sept 9, 2022 10am - 1:00pm *In-person: Concord, NH
History part 1 Sept 23, 2022 9am-12:30pm zoom
History part 2 Oct 14, 2022 9am-12:30pm zoom
Vision part 1 Oct 28, 2022 9am-12:30pm zoom
Vision part 2 Nov 4, 2022 9am-12:30pm zoom
Community Organizing part 1 Nov 18, 2022 9am-12:30pm zoom
Community Organizing part 2 Dec 9, 2022 9am-12:30pm zoom
Turning Ideas to Action Jan 6, 2023 9am-12:30pm zoom
Education part 1 Jan 20, 2023 9am-12:30pm zoom
Education part 2 Feb 3, 2023 9am-12:30pm zoom
A Good Life part 1 Feb 17, 2023 9am-12:30pm zoom
A Good Life part 2 Mar 10, 2023 9am-12:30pm zoom
Legislative Session* Mar 24, 2023
Mar 25, 2023		 12pm - 7pm Fri
8am - 4pm Sat		 *In-Person: Concord, NH

Action Group Presentations and Graduation*

 Apr 14, 2023
Apr 15, 2023		 10am - 4pm Fri
8am - 4pm Sat		 *In-Person: TBD
Leadership Reunion & Gala* TBD    

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For additional information or to get these forms in a different format please contact Deb Genthner NH Leadership Series Coordinator

If you are interested in participating in the class of 2023, please nominate yourself or someone you know. Applications will be available in early spring.

Members of the group represent diverse backgrounds, ages, and geographic regions of the state. All applications are reviewed by a selection committee and up to thirty participants will be selected. Graduates of the NH Leadership Series belong to a statewide network of over 1,000 citizens who are well informed about, and active in, policymaking and systems change for individuals with disabilities in our state.

For additional information, please contact Deb Genthner NH Leadership Series Coordinator