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| Easterseals New Hampshire | |
|---|---|
| Name | Easterseals New Hampshire |
| Type | Nonprofit organization |
| Founded | 1945 |
| Headquarters | Manchester, New Hampshire |
| Area served | New Hampshire |
| Services | Rehabilitation, disability services, early intervention, veterans services |
| Leader title | CEO/President |
Easterseals New Hampshire is a statewide nonprofit organization providing disability services, rehabilitation supports, and community-based programs for children, adults, and veterans across New Hampshire. Founded in the mid-20th century, the organization connects clinical services, advocacy, and community resources to serve individuals with disabilities and their families in urban and rural settings including Manchester, New Hampshire, Nashua, New Hampshire, and Concord, New Hampshire. Its operations interact with federal programs and state agencies while collaborating with educational institutions, health systems, and veteran advocacy groups.
Easterseals New Hampshire was established in the post-World War II era amid national efforts led by organizations such as Easterseals (United States), the March of Dimes, and rehabilitation movements influenced by leaders like Franklin D. Roosevelt and initiatives under the Social Security Act. Early services mirrored programs from American Red Cross rehabilitation, pediatric therapy models from Shriners Hospitals for Children, and vocational models promoted by the Vocational Rehabilitation Act. Throughout the late 20th century, the agency adapted to legislation including provisions from the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and collaborated with state entities such as the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services and federal agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs. Influences from disability rights advocates associated with organizations like United Cerebral Palsy and The Arc of the United States shaped its expansion into early intervention and community integration. In the 21st century, partnerships with institutions such as Dartmouth College, University of New Hampshire, and regional health systems informed telehealth and workforce development initiatives.
Easterseals New Hampshire delivers services spanning pediatric therapy, adult rehabilitation, employment supports, and veterans’ services, drawing on clinical practices associated with Occupational therapy, Physical therapy, and speech-language pathology models seen in programs at Mayo Clinic and Boston Children's Hospital. Early intervention programs coordinate with special education frameworks used by districts like Manchester School District and Nashua School District, while vocational training mirrors approaches from Goodwill Industries and Job Corps. Veteran-focused services align with programs under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and benefit counseling similar to offerings from the American Legion and Disabled American Veterans. Community-based respite and family supports reflect practices in agencies such as Catholic Charities USA and YMCA, and mental health coordination often involves partnerships with providers following models from National Alliance on Mental Illness and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
The organization is governed by a volunteer board of directors comprised of leaders from sectors represented by institutions like Bank of America, Saint Anselm College, and Eversource Energy regionally, and executive leadership implements policies informed by standards similar to those of United Way affiliates and national accreditation bodies such as CARF International. Administrative functions coordinate with payroll, compliance, and human resources practices comparable to nonprofit frameworks used by American Cancer Society and Habitat for Humanity International. Program oversight often consults with academic partners including Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College and research units at University of New Hampshire for evidence-based interventions.
Easterseals New Hampshire’s funding portfolio combines state contracts with agencies like the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, federal grants from entities such as the Department of Education and Health Resources and Services Administration, philanthropic support from foundations modeled on Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Ford Foundation, and community fundraising events akin to campaigns by Red Cross. Corporate sponsorships and in-kind partnerships often reflect collaborations with regional employers including Fidelity Investments, Boeing, and local health systems such as Catholic Medical Center. Collaborative grant projects have paralleled multi-agency efforts historically seen in initiatives funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and private philanthropies like Kresge Foundation.
The organization measures outcomes using metrics similar to those employed by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services programs and reports impact through community indicators comparable to studies by Urban Institute and Pew Research Center. Outreach includes public education campaigns and advocacy aligned with national efforts from ADA National Network and collaboration with statewide coalitions such as those coordinated by New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. Events and volunteer programs draw on community mobilization models used by Habitat for Humanity and large-scale volunteer networks like AmeriCorps and VolunteerMatch.
Easterseals New Hampshire operates multiple clinics, therapy centers, and administrative offices in cities including Manchester, New Hampshire, Nashua, New Hampshire, Concord, New Hampshire, and regional outreach sites serving the Seacoast and Monadnock Region. Facilities are designed to meet accessibility standards informed by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and often coordinate with hospital outpatient departments modeled on Massachusetts General Hospital satellite clinics and community health centers like those in the Ryan White Program.
The organization and its leadership have received honors and recognition following the pattern of awards given by entities such as Boston Business Journal, New Hampshire Business Review, and nonprofit award programs like those from Points of Light and Independent Sector. Programmatic achievements have been highlighted in regional media outlets comparable to Union Leader and statewide advocacy recognitions akin to accolades from the New Hampshire Association of Nonprofits.
Category:Non-profit organizations based in New Hampshire