Learn. Lead. Create Change.
Applications for the NH Leadership Series Class of 2026 are currently being accepted! 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?
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
Class of 2026
In-person sessions noted with asterisk, in bold, and highlighted gray
| Session | Date(s) | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meet & Greet* | Sept 12, 2025 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | In Person- Location TBD Concord, NH |
| Learning from the Past | Sept 26, 2025 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Zoom Meeting |
| Vision | Part 1 | Oct 10, 2025 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Zoom Meeting |
| Vision | Part 2 | Oct 24, 2025 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Zoom Meeting |
| Organizing | Part 1 | Nov 14, 2025 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Zoom Meeting |
| Organizing | Part 2 | Nov 21, 2025 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Zoom Meeting |
| Ideas into Action* | Dec 5, 2025 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | In Person: Location TBD Concord, NH |
| Education | Part 1 | Jan 16, 2026 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Zoom Meeting |
| Education | Part 2 | Jan 30, 2026 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Zoom Meeting |
| A Good Life | Part 1 | Feb 13, 2026 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Zoom Meeting |
| A Good Life | Part 2 | Feb 27, 2026 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Zoom Meeting |
| Citizenship | Part 1 | Mar 13, 2026 |
9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Zoom Meeting |
| Citizenship* Part 2 | Mar 20, 2026 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
In-person: Location TBD Concord, NH |
| Action Group Presentations and Graduation* | Apr 2026 | In-person: Location TBD |
Apply or Nominate someone today!
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Nominate a friend for the class of 2026!
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 the NH Leadership Series Team
