SAVE THE DATE: Join us on July 18th for the 2026 Disability Pride Parade and Festival in Concord, NH! The festivities will last from 10 AM-1 PM and the parade will begin at 11 AM. Mark your calendars for this one-of-a-kind, family friendly event!
At the 2025 Soaring to the Stars gala, guests collaborated on an inclusive art project led by Maureen Rashidifard of Atomic Beet Hair Studio. Here's the long awaited final product, which will be proudly displayed at the ABLE office!
Our Nashua Chapter meets tonight at 6 PM virtually via Zoom. Check out the Community Calendar at ablenh.org/events/ for the link to join, or email organizer@ablenh.org for more information.
Medicaid Community Conversation What Granite State Families Need to Know About Changes to Medicaid Wednesday, March 25 at 6 PM Boys and Girls Club of Greater Derry 40 East Derry St., Derry, NH Child Care and Dinner Available Hear updates on the upcoming challenges to Medicaid due to new laws and how it will impact your community.
How will NH Medicaid changes affect you, your family, your work? 🗓️ Join NH Medicaid Matters for a conversation in Derry, NH on March 25 at 6 pm at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Derry! Dinner and child care will be available. 🔗 Register now: https://rebrand.ly/roundtablederry
Three ABLE NH representatives pose holding a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging award against a plain background.
Press release announcing ABLE NH's award for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in disability justice in New Hampshire.
We're thrilled to share that ABLE NH has won the Diversity Workforce Coalition's 2026 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Award. Read our press release regarding this award and our work towards building diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in NH.
This month, we are thrilled to highlight Kelly Ehrhart, a reliable ABLE member, the 2026 Disability Justice Star of the Year, and winner of several statewide disability advocacy awards. Check out our short interview to read more about her advocacy history, passions, and more!
ABLE NH March 2026 Meetings Oral Healthcare Task Force Wednesday, March 4 at 7PM Mental Health Task Force Thursday, March 5 at 6PM Rainbow Connection Group Monday, March 9 at 6PM ABLE NH Nashua Chapter Tuesday, March 10 at 6PM
ABLE NH March 2026 Meetings Monthly Board Meeting Wednesday, March 11 at 6PM ABLE NH Seacoast Chapter Wednesday, March 18 at 7PM Housing Task Force Monday, March 23 at 6PM Transportation Equity Task Force Wednesday, March 25 at 3PM Civic Engagement Task Force Thursday, March 26 at 7:30PM
Our March Monthly Meeting Schedule - Interested in joining a task force? Email organizer@ablenh.org to learn more about opportunities!
We are thrilled to announce that ABLE NH has received a grant from
Point32Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care.
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Did you miss the Transportation Equity Task Force February Lunch & Learn? No worries-you can find the recording on YouTube! Check out our Lunch & Learn archive at ablenh.org/lunch-and-learn-series/
When one school district struggles, it’s a warning for the whole state. Join a Public Forum on the Future of Public Education Funding in NH on Feb. 19, 6–8 PM at Laconia High School, hosted by community members and NHSFFP. Register: https://secure.everyaction.com/lcv5IBlToEe4SgL3ojvdqg2
Want to stay informed on what's changing with Medicaid in New Hampshire and how it affects you, your loved ones, or your work? 🗓️ Join NH Medicaid Matters for a webinar on Wednesday, February 18 from 7-8 pm!
🔗 Register now: rebrand.ly/medicaidweb
Reminder: Our latest regional chapter, ABLE Nashua, is meeting tomorrow night at 6PM via Zoom. Email organizer@ablenh.org to be added to the mailing list!
Thank you all for joining us at Soaring to the Stars! We are thrilled to share the results of our collaborative art project, entitled "A Galaxy of the Senses." Thanks to Positive Street Art for the concept, materials, facilitation, and construction of this piece!
ABLE NH’s Transportation Equity Task Force will hold its monthly Lunch & Learn on 2/20 at 12:00 PM. Participants may join on Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84389460204. For those who need one, a calendar invite can be copied from the ABLE NH Community Calendar at https://ablenh.org/events/
February 2026 Member Spotlight Owen Bastille he/they Owen is a neurodivergent advocate who experiences a mix of neurodevelopmental disabilities and learning disabilities. They are an ABLE NH member and graduate of the NH Leadership Series Class of 2023. They are an aspiring entomologist (study of insects) and currently work in the insect collection lab at UNH as an imaging technician.
What is your current favorite TV show/movie/book? While my favorite media changes frequently, currently I have been enjoying the independent fantasy webcomic “Paranatural” by Zach Morrison. It has a very silly humor despite still giving powerful and meaningful moments! What is your favorite thing to do in New Hampshire? I love to get out in NH’s wild spaces and take insect and wildlife photography. There are whole world out there that people miss out on if they aren’t looking for it!
As an advocate, who, or what, inspires you? What inspires me the most as an advocate are my fellow NH advocates and the act of building solidarity in our community. There is so much power in community and the validation of shared struggles! What issue(s) are you most passionate about? There are a lot of different issues that I am passionate about, but if I were to boil them down I would say: Equity in education, the expansion of NH’s public transport access, and accessible job opportunities.
This month, we are thrilled to shine a spotlight on Owen Bastille, a longtime ABLE member and contributor to the ABLE Seacoast Chapters and task forces! Check out our short interview below to read more about Owen’s advocacy background, passions, and sources of inspiration!
Our February Monthly Meeting Schedule - Interested in joining a task force? Email organizer@ablenh.org to learn more about our task forces!
Our final shoutout to our sponsors of Soaring to the Stars 2026: We are so grateful for all of the sponsors who have made this event possible! Thank you to Delta Dental, GraniteLeaf Cannabis, and the family of Javier Sandoval II!
See you at Soaring to the Stars an ABLE NH Fundraising Event A fun night including: Featured Speaker: Keith Jones “A Galaxy of the Senses,” a collaborative art project featuring Positive Street Art Appetizers and Mocktails Planetarium Show Disability Justice Star of the Year Award Presentation Swag Sales 50/50 Raffle (Bring Cash!) Saturday, January 31st, 6-8 PM McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center Registration is closed, but interested attendees can pay at registration! Suggested donation: $20
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED, but if you are interested in joining us at Soaring to the Stars, please arrive at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center at 6 PM and pay at registration. The suggested donation is $20 per attendee. See you at Soaring!
Thanks to MomsRising of New Hampshire and the DRC-NH, ABLE NH is pleased to share two new legislative advocacy toolkits online. Check them out at ablenh.org/take-action/ to learn more about navigating the NH Legislature and make sure you know your rights!
50/50 Raffle $1 per ticket $10 = One arm's length Bring cash! Winner receives half of the funds raised. Register: ablenh.org/soaring-2026/
Don't forget to bring cash to Soaring to the Stars! We will hold a 50/50 raffle and sell tickets for $1 each, or $10 for an arm's length. Enter to win half of the cash we raise!
Capture what you feel, hear, and smell and create planets of your sensory experiences at Soaring to the Stars! Thanks to Positive Street Art, you are invited to join us in the creation of "A Galaxy of the Senses" this Saturday evening. Register: ablenh.org/soaring-2026/
Inclusive Happy Hour Mocktails for all Visit our mocktail bar at Soaring to the Stars - Drinks expertly blended by Javier Sandoval II January 31 6-8 PM McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
Join us for an inclusive happy hour at Soaring to the Stars this Saturday, January 31 from 6-8 PM! If you loved Javier Sandoval II's mocktails at last year's gala, you'll LOVE what we have planned for this year! Register: ablenh.org/soaring-2026/
Five key facts about ABLE NH's Soaring to the Stars fundraiser event, including its history, staff astrological signs, and future plans.
Five Fun Facts about Soaring to the Stars: share some ABLE NH trivia with your friends and family! We are so excited to welcome new and familiar faces at the TENTH annual Soaring to the Stars on Saturday, January 31! Register: ablenh.org/soaring-2026/
ONE WEEK UNTIL SOARING TO THE STARS! Celebrate our Disability Justice Stars of the Year, get fresh ABLE NH swag, and meet the leaders of our task forces at our annual community appreciation event! Register: ablenh.org/soaring-2026/
Our Sponsors are Out of this World! Thank you to Connections All Ways, PLLC, an In-Kind Sponsor of Soaring to the Stars 2026
Our Sponsors are Out of this World! Thank you to Positive Street Art, an In-Kind Sponsor of Soaring to the Stars 2026
Thank you to our In-Kind Sponsors, Connections All Ways, PLLC and Positive Street Art! These organizations are bringing an interactive photo booth and collaborative art project to Soaring to the Stars, a fun, family-friendly night celebrating inclusivity! Register: ablenh.org/soaring-2026/
Disability Justice Star of the Year: Kelly Ehrhart Disability Justice Legislative Champion: Heath Howard Eight More Days Soaring to the Stars Saturday, January 31 6-8 PM McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
There are EIGHT days left until Soaring to the Stars! Join us for a fun night celebrating Kelly Ehrhart, our Disability Justice Star of the Year, and Heath Howard, our Disability Justice Legislative Champion! Register: ablenh.org/soaring-2026/
Our Sponsors are Out of this World! Thank you to MomsRising of New Hampshire, a Transformational Sponsor of Soaring to the Stars 2026
Our Sponsors are Out of this World! Thank you to the New Hampshire Center for Justice & Equity, an Empowerment Sponsor of Soaring to the Stars 2026
Our Sponsors are Out of this World! Thank you to Engage NH, an Inclusion Sponsor of Soaring to the Stars 2026
Our Sponsors are Out of this World! Thank you to Black Lives Matter New Hampshire, an Access Sponsor of Soaring to the Stars 2026
Shoutout to our STELLAR event sponsors! We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to MomsRising, the NH Center for Justice & Equity, Engage NH, and Black Lives Matter NH for sponsoring Soaring to the Stars 2026! Register: ablenh.org/soaring-2026/
Featuring: Positive Street Art Keynote Speaker: Keith Jones Ten More Days Soaring to the Stars Saturday, January 31 6-8 PM McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
There are TEN days left until Soaring to the Stars! Don't forget to register in advance to join us for a night of family-friendly, inclusive fun, featuring an art project with Positive Street Art and a keynote speech from Keith Jones! Register: ablenh.org/soaring-2026/
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