RSA-509 for FY-2016: Submission #104

New Hampshire
9/30/2016
General Information
Designated Agency Identification
Disability Rights Center - NH Inc.
64 N. Main Street, Suite 2
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Concord
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3301
http://drcnh.org/
(603) 228-0432
(800) 834-1721
(800) 834-1721
(800) 834-1721
(603) 225-2077
Lynne Clay
Lynne Clay
Lynne Clay
(603) 228-0432
132
Part I. Non-Case Services
A. Individual Information and Referral Services (I&R)
239
0
239
B. Training Activities
21
540
Training was done on disability related legal rights, Advanced Directives, transition services, service dogs and service animals in libraries.<p>
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C. Information Disseminated to the Public
2
10
0
0
100
0
N/A<p>
Part II. Individuals Served
A. Individuals Served
4
264
268
11
B. Individuals served as of September 30
38
C. Problem Areas/Complaints of Individuals Served
16
45
25
47
43
7
12
0
0
38
13
5
0
1
0
0
16
D. Reasons for Closing Individual Case Files
223
1
10
0
1
0
1
14
3
Legal advice/Counseling - 2<p>Not disability Related - 1<p>
E. Intervention Strategies Used in Serving Individuals
216
35
0
2
0
0
0
0
Part III. Statistical Information on Individuals Served
A. Age of Individuals Served as of October 1
1
14
173
35
45
B. Gender of Individuals Served
154
114
C. Race/Ethnicity of Individuals Served
3
5
4
2
0
248
1
5
D. Living Arrangements of Individuals Served
184
61
0
1
6
1
0
9
2
3
1
E. Primary Disability of Individuals Served
10
16
1
65
11
0
1
6
42
8
20
36
1
0
2
49
Part IV. Systemic Activities and Litigation
A. Systemic Activities
0
0
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B. Litigation/Class Actions
0
0
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Part V. PAIR'S Priorities and Objectives
A. Priorities and Objectives for the Fiscal Year Covered by this Report
For each of your PAIR program priorities for the fiscal year covered by this report, please:
  1. Identify and describe priority.
  2. Identify the need, issue or barrier addressed by this priority.
  3. Identify and describe indicators PAIR used to determine successful outcome of activities pursued under this priority.
  4. Explain whether pursuing this priority involved collaborative efforts by other entities. If so, describe this collaboration.
  5. Provide the number of cases handled under the priority. Indicate how many of these, if any, were class actions.
  6. Provide at least one case summary that demonstrates the impact of the priority.
1.Identify and describe priority.<p>2.Identify the need, issue or barrier addressed by this priority.<p>3.Identify and describe indicators PAIR used to determine successful outcome of activities pursued under this priority.<p>4.Explain whether pursuing this priority involved collaborative efforts by other entities. If so, describe this collaboration.<p>5.Provide the number of cases handled under the priority. Indicate how many of these, if any, were class actions.<p>6.Provide at least one case summary that demonstrates the impact of the priority<p>Priority 1<p>1. Identify and describe priority: The DRC will work to protect and advocate for the rights of individuals to be free from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and inappropriate restraint, seclusion, and other harm.<p>2. It is a top priority of the DRC-NH to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of individuals with disabilities and to advocate for full integration, choice and dignity.<p>3. Indicators:<p>a.Provide direct advocacy to individuals with disabilities eligible under the PAIR program for whom the DRC receives information or allegations regarding abuse, neglect, exploitation, or the use of inappropriate restraint, seclusion or other harm.<p>b.When engaging in monitoring activities in facilities, group homes, or community residences the DRC will work to identify any physical barriers or failures to provide reasonable accommodations that impact individuals full participation in programs, services or access.<p>4. DRC collaborates with many organizations in its work to ensure that individuals with disabilities are free from abuse, neglect, restraint and seclusion and are free from other harms. The DRC works closely with UCEDD/Institute on Disability, the Behavioral Health Consumer Council, Granite State Independent Living, the Bureau of Developmental Services Quality Council, the Developmental Disability Council, the Community Support Network, and ABLENH.<p>5. DRC handled 2 cases under this priority.<p>DRC-NH has seen a decline in reported cases of abuse, neglect, exploitation, restraint, seclusion or other harm.<p>DRC-NH is currently reviewing the reasons behind the decline and also reviewing internal operations to ensure that DRC is known to persons with disabilities and also that we are a resource that they may use.<p>The 2 cases reported were information and referral only.<p>Priority 2<p>1. DRC will address discriminatory architectural and program barriers in public services and public accommodations, in violation of the ADA and other relevant federal and state law, with particular emphasis on places which are failing to meet the readily achievable standard.<p>2. The Americans with Disabilities Act has long required reasonable accommodations and architectural accessibility to ensure that individuals with disabilities are not excluded from places, programs or services. Yet, such discrimination and barriers exist all too often and must be addressed when identified.<p>3. Indicators:<p>a.Through individual advoca
B. Priorities and Objectives for the Current Fiscal Year
Please include a statement of priorities and objectives for the current fiscal year (the fiscal year succeeding that covered by this report), which should contain the following information:
  1. a statement of each prioirty;
  2. the need addressed by each priority; and;
  3. a description of the activities to be carried out under each priority.
Priority 1<p>1. Identify and describe priority: The DRC will work to protect and advocate for the rights of individuals to be free from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and inappropriate restraint, seclusion, and other harm.<p>2. It is a top priority of the DRC-NH to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of individuals with disabilities and to advocate for full integration, choice and dignity.<p>3. Indicators:<p>a.Provide direct advocacy to individuals with disabilities eligible under the PAIR program for whom the DRC receives information or allegations regarding abuse, neglect, exploitation, or the use of inappropriate restraint, seclusion or other harm.<p>b.When engaging in monitoring activities in facilities, group homes, or community residences the DRC will work to identify any physical barriers or failures to provide reasonable accommodations that impact individuals full participation in programs, services or access.<p>Priority 2<p>1. DRC will address discriminatory architectural and program barriers in public services and public accommodations, in violation of the ADA and other relevant federal and state law, with particular emphasis on places which are failing to meet the readily achievable standard.<p>2. The Americans with Disabilities Act has long required reasonable accommodations and architectural accessibility to ensure that individuals with disabilities are not excluded from places, programs or services. Yet, such discrimination and barriers exist all too often and must be addressed when identified.<p>3. Indicators:<p>a.Through individual advocacy and case work, the DRC will address physical access barriers to buildings which lack compliance with the ADAs accessibility requirements, as well as undertake to address other programs and services barriers, such as to those who are blind or deaf.<p>b. The DRC will develop and implement a training program for individuals who experience mobility impairments to be able to empower individuals to self advocate for accessibility and compliance with the ADA .<p>Priority 3<p>1. The DRC will work to enhance access to necessary services, including health care, and the right to receive services in the least restrictive, most integrated setting.<p>2. With the implementation of Medicaid Managed Care, and delays in receiving necessary services through Medicaid programs, it is critical that the DRC be providing information and education on the impact of health care changes, both positive and negative, to individuals with disabilities, policymakers, and other stakeholders.<p>3. Indicators:<p>a.Participate in activities addressing the implementation of Medicaid Managed Care and provide information to individuals with disabilities and the public of their rights with respect to services and appeals and grievance processes.<p>b. Through individual advocacy and case work the DRC will assist eligible individuals who are denied access to services, are not receiving services in a timely manner, or are not receiving services in the
Part VI. Narrative
Narrative
At a minimum, you must include all of the information requested. You may include any other information, not otherwise collected on this reporting form that would be helpful in describing the extent of PAIR activities during the prior fiscal year. Please limit the narrative portion of this report, including attachments, to 20 pages or less.

The narrative should contain the following information. The instructions for this form outline the information that should be contained in each section.
  1. Sources of funds received and expended
  2. Budget for the fiscal year covered by this report
    Outline the budget for the fiscal year covered by the report (prior fiscal year), as well as a projection for the current fiscal year.  Be sure to include a breakdown of dollars expended/allotted for:  administrative costs (i.e., personnel salaries, equipment, etc.); services to individuals; and other expenses (i.e., staff training, travel, etc.)
  3. Description of PAIR staff (duties and person-years)
  4. Involvement with advisory boards (if any)
  5. Grievances filed under the grievance procedure
  6. Coordination with the Client Assistance Program (CAP) and the State long-term care program, if these programs are not part of the P&A agency
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Certification
Signed
Yes
Lynne Clay
Interim Executive Director
Wed, 12/28/2016 - 00:00
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