Posted by: karencp
on Jan 24, 2012
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The Keene Sentinel's Monadnock Profile tells the story of Linda Quintanilha as a mom, a voice and an advocate for people with disabilities. Click here to read the article online...
Posted by: karencp
on Jan 24, 2012
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For the fifth consecutive year, free tax help and preparation is available at the River Center in Peterborough, as part of their Money Matters program. This free service, aimed at helping people of moderate to low income file their taxes, is offered at the River Center office at 46 Concord Street. Call 603-924-6800 to schedule free tax preparation from an IRS certified tax preparer.
Posted by: karencp
on Jan 10, 2012
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As NH moves to switch to private Medicaid Managed Care, Connecticut has decided to stop using private insurers for its Medicaid health programs. As of January 2012, all of the state's Medicaid programs will be funneled into one system operated by a third-party administrator, with the state, rather than the insurers, will bear the risk of claims. This also brings the state back to a fee-for-service model rather than a flat fee per patient. Read articles from USA Today and the Hartford Courant to find out more about this switch. Click here to find out more about Medicaid Managed Care in NH in our Advocacy section.
Posted by: karencp
on Jan 04, 2012
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Christmas 2011 was made much brighter for many families and children supported by Monadnock Developmental Services, thanks to the kindness and generosity of an incredible group of individuals, businesses and organizations in our region.
Posted by: karencp
on Dec 08, 2011
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Linda Quintanilha of Bennington, NH has been chosen as this year’s recipient of the Virginia Bowden Advocacy Award, also known as the Advocate of the Year.
This honor is given annually in December by the Developmental Disabilities Council to a person with disabilities or family member for extraordinary leadership and commitment to the cause of dignity, equal rights and full participation of people with disabilities in New Hampshire. Linda was honored on December 8th in Concord.
Posted by: karencp
on Nov 18, 2011
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MDS hosted a Community Open House at its Peterborough office in Depot Square (next door to the Toadstool) on Thursday, December 8 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Individuals, families, friends and community members stopped by to see the new offices. These friends enjoyed refreshments from Can-Do Connections and raffle prizes from Willard and Holly Williams of the Toadstool Book Shops, Steve Faccidomo of Grappelli’s, Peter Robinson of Roy’s Market, Steve Yerardi of Maggie’s Market, HCS-Home Healthcare and Hospice, and William Koons Photography. We have opened our doors to share this new space in Depot Square in downtown Peterborough, and we want to recognize and appreciate the community's support of the work of MDS and its partners – helping people with developmental and related disabilities live, work and go to school in our communities.
Posted by: karencp
on Nov 02, 2011
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The Fall 2011 Clipboard is now available online. Click here to download a pdf version of this latest edition. You can also access archives of past editions of Clipboard and Monadnock Views by visiting the Clipboard page -- past editions are listed on the right.
Posted by: karencp
on Oct 23, 2011
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On Sunday, October 23rd, CBS’s 60 Minutes did a segment on how people with autism whose condition prevents them from speaking are making breakthroughs with the help of tablet computers and special applications that allow them to communicate, some for the first time. Go to 60 Minutes site to see the piece.
Posted by: karencp
on Oct 17, 2011
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The procurement process is underway for the state's Care Management program for Medicaid services. The NH Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is now seeking proposals from Managed Care Organizations (MCO) who will be responsible for coordinating health benefits for New Hampshire's Medicaid population. The release of the Medicaid Care Management Services Request for Proposal (RFP) follows the passage of SB 147, legislation that requires DHHS to transition from its current Medicaid fee-for-service system to a Care Management Program. Forums and focus groups were held around the state, and an online survey was conducted to get input from stakeholders.
Posted by: karencp
on Oct 17, 2011
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Income guidelines for the 2011-2012 Fuel Assistance Program (FAP) have been released by Southwestern Community Services. For those having trouble paying for heating costs, this program provides benefits on a funds-available basis to qualified households in New Hampshire to heat homes or apartments during the heating season.
Posted by: karencp
on Oct 14, 2011
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The nature photographs of William A. Koons will be on display at the Harris Center in Hancock, NH from October 25th to November 21st. An opening reception on Saturday, October 29th from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. will give visitors a chance to meet the photographer and experience his creative work. Ongoing exhibit hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A portion of all sales will benefit the Harris Center.
Posted by: karencp
on Sep 26, 2011
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The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) invites the public to provide input as it pursues a switch to a Managed Care model for Medicaid services. Anyone involved in Medicaid services (individuals, families, service providers, community members) should complete the DHHS online Care Management Survey by Wednesday, October 5th at 9:00 p.m. As more information becomes available on this topic, it will be posted on the MDS Advocacy page.
