Gateways serves over 3000 of our communities most vulnerable citizens. Please help by Volunteering or by making a Donation. We are grateful for your support!
We are so proud and appreciative of Dave and Louise Hackett for their lifelong advocacy and support for individuals with developmental disabilities. They were honored by the Kraft family with the Myra Kraft Community MVP Award! (photo courtesy Eric J. Adler/New England Patriots)
THREAD: As fatalities continue to decline, as hospitalizations remain manageable, and as vaccinations continue to increase, the state’s mask mandate will not be renewed tomorrow.
Kelly Erhardt an active local advocate and Gateways Family Advocacy Network member was part of this Medicaid Dental Benefits Roundtable Discussion led by Senator Cindy Rosenwald and Representative Joe Schapiro originally conducted on 2.23.21: https://t.co/i9o7hSOn5t
This year is the 30th Annual Wild Irish Breakfast. All proceeds benefit The PLUS Company Adult Education Programs. These programs assist individuals with disabilities to develop skills, increase self-reliance, and become vital, productive members of their community.
THREAD: In the next few days, I will be signing an Executive Order requiring that, starting March 8, all K-12 schools must provide the option of in-person learning at least 2 days a week.
Show some love to Gateways - Cast your vote - as we hope to win a grant from Bangor Savings Foundation! Voting ends February 28, 2021 at 11:59:59 PM.
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#COVID19 vaccines are safe and effective. Millions of people in the United States have received COVID-19 vaccines, and these vaccines have undergone the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history. More on COVID-19 vaccine safety: https://t.co/YXbQZjDAWY.
Today is #ThankYourMentorDay! 🙌 As the founder of PYD, Regina says “Mentoring is changing the lives of young people with disabilities and it’s all possible because of your generosity.” Volunteer with PYD’s Mentor Match program at https://t.co/ajiciMTsmC
Join the STABLE NH family chat on 2/18 & you may recognize Chuck Saia, Monica Mezzapelle and Lorrie Ripley as the presenters. Register for “Time for Transition: STABLE Savings, hosted by NH Family Voices at https://t.co/HoueQtdpl6 @PICofNH@GatewaysCS_NH@NHCDD@DRCNH
Early Support and Services Winter Play Tip: You don’t have to be outside to have fun in the snow. Bring some inside and add some kitchen utensils and a few play figures. Great for sensory play, in/out play, pretend play, fine motor utensil use…..and all around family fun!
Family support has heard from many of our families that people are feeling the winter blues being stuck in side this season. Here is a great list of local houses with Christmas light displays to check out.
The Christmas spirit is alive in the Vallabhaneni household. In Home Support participant Shruthi is here posing with their beautifully decorated tree this holiday season! After the year 2020 has been we all need some smiles and holiday cheer. Great picture Shruthi!