Latest News & Events

NH Autism Spectrum Disorders Registry 2009
The BDS has released data to help identify diagnostic patterns and guide public health policy for better outcomes (Jan 2010)

Bill Lynch Recognized
with 2009 Citizen of Honor Lifetime Achievement Award for support and dedication to individuals with disabilities and their families (Dec 2009)

Equal Access: Special Education
An exclusive 3-part series on Special Education in the Keene Sentinel (late Nov 2009)

MDS Biennial Future Plan FY2009-2011 finalized and available on line...click here.

MDS Announces Awards
2009 DSP of the Year and Home Provider of the Year

Get details and info on news and events
Workshops, support groups, seminars, LifeArt activities...

Resources
Links to sources of information and help for families and individuals.

Celebrate with Us
Find out why and how we have been celebrating 25 years at MDS!

How You Can Help
Find out how you can join us in improving the lives of people with disabilities.

Community Associations
Make connections in your neighborhood and enrich your life!

ActionAlert
Funding for the
Waitlist Passes Summer 09
Latest information on statewide advocacy efforts at NH Cares.

Welcome to Teen Time!
A great opportunity for kids ages 11 to 19. Call 352-1304 for more information.

Monadnock Developmental Services
is the designated Area Agency providing supports and services to people with developmental and related disabilities in the southwestern corner of New Hampshire.

For twenty-five years, MDS has specialized in providing individuals and their families the means to live as independently as possible in their own community. We believe services should be provided on an individual basis and in a way that encourages people to contribute their unique gifts to the larger society.

• Services: Learn about what MDS does for adults, children and families.
  
• The Family Council: Connect with area families who have a member with a disability.
  
• Events: Check the MDS Calendar for upcoming workshops and meetings.
  
• Community Connections: Make connections in your community via local associations.
• News: Read our news and newsletters, including a newsletter archive.
  
• Human Resources: Apply for a job or find staff news and information.
  
• Staff/Departments: Find a directory of departments and staff list.
  
• How You Can Help: Find ways to improve the lives of people with disabilities.
• Find out about employment options for people with disabilities:
  First Course Culinary Training Program
  MCST Monadnock Center for Successful Transition

The mission of MDS...
is to work toward inclusion, participation and mutual relationships for all people who are at risk of isolation from community.

We will promote self-determination and equality of life, develop an environment which encourages creativity, innovation and individuality, and ensure quality of supports.

For general inquiries, contact us or at either address below.

Monadnock Developmental Services
121 Railroad Street
Keene, NH 03431
603 352-1304
800 469-6082 in New Hampshire
(Map) (Directions)

or
Monadnock Developmental Services
45 Main Street, Suite 2A
Peterborough, NH 03458
603 924-4203
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