[NHLakesChapter] FW: Ensuring 504 protections remain strong in NH...time sensitive before Wednesday 2/25

Carolyn Corrigan auntiec31 at gmail.com
Tue Feb 24 14:36:49 UTC 2026 

Just so you know not just do you know lol


On Tue, Feb 24, 2026 at 9:36 AM Carolyn Corrigan <auntiec31 at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Just do you know I put my submission in
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> On Tue, Feb 24, 2026 at 3:20 AM Dana Trahan via NHLakesChapter <
> nhlakeschapter at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> This is about a possible law that could be passed to help protect  some
>> resources that are very important to people with disabilities.
>>
>> Anyone in the state of New Hampshire can make a difference if they
>> Support or do not support the bill to become law. It is a chance to
>> advocate for ourselves.
>>
>> Feel free to give me a call if you want to talk about it more.
>> 603-365-5242.
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>> Dana
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>> On Feb 23, 2026, at 7:58 PM, JOANNE JORDAN via NHLakesChapter <
>> nhlakeschapter at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> What does this mean?
>> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Feb 23, 2026, at 4:49 PM, Dana Trahan via NHLakesChapter <
>> nhlakeschapter at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> 
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>> Let your physical presence make a difference, or email and let your voice
>> be heard! Please read below before Wednesday. Thanks!
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>> All the best,
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>> Dana Trahan
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>> Legislative Director
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>> National Federation of the Blind (NFB) of New Hampshire
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>> https://nfbnh.org/
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>> 603-580-5096 (Dana’s home/landline)
>> 603-365-5242 (Dana’s mobile)
>> danatrahan at comcast.net
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>> *From:* David Denotaris <dave at possibilitythinkers.net>
>> *Sent:* Monday, February 23, 2026 10:36 AM
>> *To:* Dana Trahan <danatrahan at comcast.net>
>> *Subject:* FW: Ensuring 504 protections remain strong in NH
>>
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>> Dana,
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>> Important, please share
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>> DD
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>> *Subject:* Ensuring 504 protections remain strong in NH
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>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mailchi.mp_8cbc6af79384_ensuring-2D504-2Dprotections-2Dremain-2Dstrong-2Din-2Dnh-3Fe-3D47543203ab&d=DwMGaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=nQ0RZgNmjGAPfLezy63tLRFh6msjnFjH21LPXqx8tLc&m=a03ioAK1HwdXbOVqov-bjwtVBd_aTgkr6OF57qygCJSBdK4IzifPkkrslGpSwOwz&s=notXS1TVPORCcaSQVt-D2qyC_dXlGGTXteUrBREXp8U&e=>*
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>> Disability Civil Rights Need Your Voice on February 25th
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>> ABLE NH Community,
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>> There is a public hearing on *Wednesday, February 25 at 2:00 PM* on a
>> bill that could help protect disability rights in New Hampshire. We need
>> your voice.
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>> *HB 1593* would put the protections of Section 504, the federal law that
>> prohibits disability discrimination in schools, healthcare, housing,
>> employment, and public services, into New Hampshire state law. That means
>> if the federal government can't or won't enforce these rights, New
>> Hampshire still can.
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>> Read the bill:
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>> Full text: *https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/pdf.aspx?id=23967&q=billVersion
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>> Why this matters right now
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>> Section 504 has protected disabled Americans for 53 years. Right now,
>> those protections are facing serious threats:
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>>    - *Nine states have filed a lawsuit* targeting the right of disabled
>>    people to receive services in their communities instead of institutions — a
>>    right the Supreme Court affirmed in *Olmstead* in 1999. (*STAT News,
>>    Jan. 2026
>>    <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ablenh.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D42abd4cefa2850a27d11526b8-26id-3Df9887ed126-26e-3D47543203ab&d=DwMGaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=nQ0RZgNmjGAPfLezy63tLRFh6msjnFjH21LPXqx8tLc&m=a03ioAK1HwdXbOVqov-bjwtVBd_aTgkr6OF57qygCJSBdK4IzifPkkrslGpSwOwz&s=VdW8lh2l-AQyG0WKjPltTNdYOJnqY7O846-A5QsAlGU&e=>*
>>    )
>>    - *The federal office that investigates disability discrimination has
>>    lost nearly half its staff.* Families filing complaints are going
>>    unanswered. (*NPR, Oct. 2025
>>    <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ablenh.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D42abd4cefa2850a27d11526b8-26id-3Da4f9637ef3-26e-3D47543203ab&d=DwMGaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=nQ0RZgNmjGAPfLezy63tLRFh6msjnFjH21LPXqx8tLc&m=a03ioAK1HwdXbOVqov-bjwtVBd_aTgkr6OF57qygCJSBdK4IzifPkkrslGpSwOwz&s=CY3bAJhXTVASh8i49fRLnegE7isIGWZAzJPNMQtas8g&e=>*
>>    )
>>    - *The Administration for Community Living — the federal agency
>>    dedicated to keeping disabled and older Americans in their communities —
>>    has been dismantled*, with half its staff fired in a single day. (*NPR,
>>    April 2025
>>    <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ablenh.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D42abd4cefa2850a27d11526b8-26id-3D192bd89fe6-26e-3D47543203ab&d=DwMGaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=nQ0RZgNmjGAPfLezy63tLRFh6msjnFjH21LPXqx8tLc&m=a03ioAK1HwdXbOVqov-bjwtVBd_aTgkr6OF57qygCJSBdK4IzifPkkrslGpSwOwz&s=xeqTVArvEdurIiin8k1rUOQnSrsCp-1x1qtrfjA347k&e=>*
>>    )
>>    - *78 fair housing anti-discrimination grants were terminated
>>    overnight*, gutting the organizations that handle the majority of
>>    disability housing complaints nationwide. (*NPR, March 2025
>>    <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ablenh.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D42abd4cefa2850a27d11526b8-26id-3Dd0697e705a-26e-3D47543203ab&d=DwMGaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=nQ0RZgNmjGAPfLezy63tLRFh6msjnFjH21LPXqx8tLc&m=a03ioAK1HwdXbOVqov-bjwtVBd_aTgkr6OF57qygCJSBdK4IzifPkkrslGpSwOwz&s=bMN0XZWuZ5Nph0EyOiXUF6VooqSOAMhb6y6X_oL-wHE&e=>*
>>    )
>>    - *The Department of Energy called 40-year-old building accessibility
>>    standards "unnecessary and unduly burdensome"* and tried to
>>    fast-track their removal. (*Disability Scoop, June 2025
>>    <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ablenh.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D42abd4cefa2850a27d11526b8-26id-3D8fcf170417-26e-3D47543203ab&d=DwMGaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=nQ0RZgNmjGAPfLezy63tLRFh6msjnFjH21LPXqx8tLc&m=a03ioAK1HwdXbOVqov-bjwtVBd_aTgkr6OF57qygCJSBdK4IzifPkkrslGpSwOwz&s=pxG2GYQl9dF84Q0Jsjo8O2jOc62oAkxxxXE81lgVr_Y&e=>*
>>    )
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>> This bill is not about politics. It is about making sure that our rights
>> are protected no matter what happens at the federal level.
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>> How you can help
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>> *1. Show up in person (most impactful)*
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>> 📅 Wednesday, February 25
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>> ⏰ 2:00 PM
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>> 📍 1 Granite Place, Room 230
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>> You do not have to testify. Simply being present and signing in as
>> supporting HB 1593 sends a powerful message to the committee. If you can
>> attend, your presence matters.
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>> *2. Submit testimony online*
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>> If you cannot attend in person, you can submit written testimony:
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>>    - Go to: *https://gc.nh.gov/house/committees/remotetestimony/default.aspx
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>>    - Enter your name and town
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>> Select *Wednesday, February 25th*
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>>    - Choose *House Judiciary*
>>    - Select *HB 1593*
>>    - Select that you are a *member of the public*
>>    - Select that you are representing yourself
>>    - Choose *Support*
>>    - Type or upload your testimony
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>> Even a few sentences about why disability civil rights matter to you
>> personally makes a difference.
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>> *3. Email the committee*
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>> Use this link to send a message directly to House Judiciary Committee
>> members through our campaign page:
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>> 🔗 *Email the Committee via FastDemocracy
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>> *4. Share this email*
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>> Forward this to anyone in your life who cares about disability rights,
>> education, healthcare access, housing, aging, or veterans' services. This
>> bill touches all of it.
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>> What to say if you testify or write in
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>> You don't need to be an expert. The most powerful testimony comes from
>> lived experience. Some starting points:
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>>    - How has a 504 plan, a reasonable accommodation, or an accessibility
>>    requirement affected your life or the life of someone you love?
>>    - What would it mean to know that those protections are secured in
>>    state law?
>>    - Why does it matter that New Hampshire has its own path to
>>    enforcement?
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>> Disability civil rights should be clear, stable, and enforceable in New
>> Hampshire, no matter what happens in Washington. Wednesday is our chance to
>> say so.
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>> Thank you for showing up,
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>> Louis Esposito
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>> Executive Director of ABLE NH
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