Learn. Lead. Create Change.
The NH Leadership Series Class of 2024 application is now available. Apply or nominate someone today!
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?
Applications for the next NH Leadership Series Class are due by May 30, 2023
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.
- 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 Class of 2024
Sessions (in-person sessions noted with asterisk and in bold)
| Session | Date(s) | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meet & Greet* | Sept 8, 2023 | 9am - 3:00pm | *In-person: Concord, NH |
| Learning from the Past* | Sept 22, 2023 | 9am - 3:00pm | *In-person: Concord, NH |
| Vision part 1 | Oct 13, 2023 | 9am-1:00pm | zoom |
| Vision part 2 | Oct 27, 2022 | 9am-1:00pm | zoom |
| Organizing part 1 | Nov 3, 2023 | 9am-1:00pm | zoom |
| Organizing part 2 | Nov 17, 2023 | 9am-1:00pm | zoom |
| Ideas into Action* | Dec 8, 2023 | 9am-3:00pm | *In-person: Concord, NH |
| Education part 1 | Jan 5, 2024 | 9am-1:00pm | zoom |
| Education part 2 | Jan 19, 2024 | 9am-1:00pm | zoom |
| A Good Life part 1 | Feb 2, 2024 | 9am-1:00pm | zoom |
| A Good Life part 2 | Feb 16, 2024 | 9am-1:00pm | zoom |
| Citizenship* | Mar 22, 2024 Mar 23, 2024 |
10am - 8pm Fri 8am - 4pm Sat |
*In-person: Concord, NH |
|
Action Group Presentations and Graduation* |
Apr 12, 2024 Apr 13, 2024 |
10am - 8pm Fri 8am - 4pm Sat |
*In-person: Concord, NH |
Apply or Nominate someone today!
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For additional information or to get these forms in a different format please contact Deb Genthner NH Leadership Series Coordinator
Nominate a friend for the class of 2024!
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
