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The Commission’s goal is to remove the barriers, architectural, attitudinal or programmatic, which bar persons with disabilities from participating in the mainstream of society.

The Commission is proud to be the New Hampshire State Affiliate for the DBTAC New England ADA Center. The Center is the leader in providing information, guidance and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act, tailored to meet the needs of business, government and individuals at local, regional and national levels. Contact us or call 1-800-949-4232 about your rights and responsibilities under the ADA.

The New Hampshire Governor's Commission on Disability (GCD) is committed to ensuring that our web site is accessible to everyone. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding the accessibility of this site, please contact us, as we are continually striving to improve the experience for all of our visitors. Please bear with us while we update this web site. If you have a problem with any of our links or information, please contact us at disability@nh.gov.

Disability News

July 26, 2010 - The 20th Anniversary of the Signing of the Americans With Disability Act!

ADA-related Events:

GCD Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the ADA

The National Network of ADA Centers is offering a series of audio conferences with screen reader capability. Upcoming topics include conducting effective accessibility surveys, ensuring access for customers with disabilities, and many special use topics. For more information review the series schedule.

The Access Board which is the Federal Agency charged with developing the ADA Standards is also offering a series of webinars. Topics include a Section 508 refresh and a vehicle guideline update. For more information and to view archived webinars review the series schedule.