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NEW!
Learn
about our Community Needs Assessment -
a report commissioned by the Family Council of the Monadnock Region
Biennial
Plan
It's time to review our regional plan for supports and services. See
our current plan and give us your ideas here!
How You Can Help - Find out how you can join us in improving the lives of people with disabilities
Contents
What
is MDS?
MDS Mission Statement
Eligibility
What We Do
Services Available
Communities Served
Our Partners
Quality of Services
Board of Directors
Privacy Notice
List of Personnel
Directions to MDS
(pdf)
Helping
people with developmental
and other disabilities
live, work, and go to school
in their communities.
Monadnock Developmental Services (MDS) is a non-profit agency in Keene, NH, which the State of New Hampshire has designated to assist individuals with disabilities to live in their communities. MDS provides assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities, children with chronic health conditions, adults with an acquired brain disorder, and elders who want need non-medical assistance in their homes.
For more information, contact us at:
Monadnock
Developmental Services
121 Railroad Street
Keene, NH 03431
phone 603 352-1304
800 469-6082 (in NH)
fax 603 352-1637
OR
45
Main Street, Suite 2
Peterborough,
NH 03458
phone 603-924-4203
fax 603-371-9030
Because we believe …
· that everyone, from children to the elderly, has the right to experience a safe, supportive family life, in all its many facets;
· that respecting each person's and each family's values is the foundation for building and strengthening people's lives;
· that power, authority and responsibility lie with each person for how they will live their life;
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 quality of life, develop an environment which encourages creativity, innovation and individuality, and ensure quality of supports.
People who are eligible to receive services from MDS are people with disabilities which include mental retardation, cerebral palsy, autism, epilepsy, severe learning disabilities, and acquired brain disorders. We also can provide family support for children with chronic illnesses. If you think you or someone you know might be eligible, contact us by e-mail or phone at 603 352-1304 or 800 469-6082 in New Hampshire.
MDS provides the following for people with developmental disabilities or acquired brain injuries and their families:
Quality services which allow people to live in their communities as contributing citizens
¨ Choice and control in making decisions about needed services
¨ Assistance in finding services or resources that meet their individual needs
People with disabilities and their families enlist us to . . .
¨ assist them in accessing resources and activities in their community
¨ help them live at home
¨ advise them in developing life and career goals
¨ support them to find jobs and homes
¨ encourage them to meet people with similar interests
¨ provide educational advocacy and support
¨ facilitate networking between families
¨ advocate for appropriate educational services
¨ learn about and choose the best medical professionals
¨ educate them to now their rights and responsibilities
Consulting on disabilities issues
Case Management
Family Support Services
Family Support Council
Supported Living Services
Consumer Directed Services
Vocational Supports
Recreational Supports
Consumer Benefits Coordination and Assistance
Training and Educational opportunities
Parent Aide Program
Quality Improvement
MDS provides services for people with disabilities to individuals living in the following towns in southwestern New Hampshire. Educational and consulting services are available to anyone, regardless of geographical location.
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Alstead
Antrim Bennington Chesterfield Dublin Fitzwilliam Francestown Gilsum Greenfield Greenville Hancock Harrisville |
Hinsdale
Jaffery Keene Lyndeborough Marlborough Marlow Nelson New Ipswich Peterborough Richmond Rindge Roxbury |
Sharon
Stoddard Sullivan Surry Swanzey Temple Troy Walpole Westmoreland Winchester |
MDS provides its services in conjunction with many agencies including:
ACCESS
CHESCO
Community Strategies for NH/C.R.J.
Division of Children, Youth, and Families
Easter Seals
Local School Districts
Lukas Community
Lyris, Inc.
MDS/ISO Adult and Children Services
Monadnock Family Services
Monadnock Worksource
Perfect Peace, Inc.
Psalm 33, Inc.
Residential Resources, WKS, Inc.
RISE …for baby and family
RZR of New Hampshire
Southwestern Community Services, New Hope, New Horizons
Tobias
MDS and its partner agencies make every effort to provide quality supports and services that meet the individual needs of people with disabilities. We are committed to the self-determination of the people we support and strive to include them in the decision-making processes that affect their lives.
In order to improve our service delivery, MDS participates in the New Hampshire Quality Outcome Partnership which makes an annual assessment of the quality of supports as experienced by people with disabilities. You can click HERE to see a state-wide summary of the report for 2003. The report is made available by Commuinity Support Network, Inc. (CSNI), which is an association of the Area Agencies that support people with disabilities in New Hampshire.
If you have questions or comments about the report, contact .
MDS
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