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Causes: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, Civil Rights, Crime & Law, Disabilities, Disabled Persons Rights, Human Services, Legal Services
Mission: The center is dedicated to eliminating barriers existing in the state of new hampshire to the full and equal enjoyment of civil and other legal rights by people with disabilities. The center provides information, referral, advice, and legal representation and advocacy to individuals with disabilities.
Programs: The disabiity rights center (drc) is the designated protection and advocacy agency of the state of new hampshire and is authorized by federal statute to pursue legal, administrative, and other appropriate remedies on behalf of individuals with disabilities. The drc advocates for legal rights in such areas as mental health, developmental disability, brain injury services, medical and financial assistance, vocational rehabilitation, special education, assisive technology, and access to voting and other fundamental civil rights.