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The Neurodiversity and Disability Alliance (NDA) is the largest eligible constituency, with over 210,000 members of our community in New Hampshire. The NDA is volunteer-led group of Democratic organizers in New Hampshire working to uplift, advocate for, and empower Neurodiverse and Disabled communities across the state. We support Democratic candidates, engage marginalized voters, and build solidarity within the party to ensure all voices are heard. Our mission is rooted in equity, civic inclusion, and collective power.We’re currently organizing to become a formally recognized constituency caucus within the New Hampshire Democratic Party (NHDP)—and we need your help.To meet caucus formation requirements, we must gather support from registered New Hampshire Democrats who identify as Neurodiverse and/or Disabled and family members of our community. We take the broadest, most inclusive view of membership—including self-diagnosis, informal identification, and lived experience. You are not required to share your status with us, and we will never collect or store medical or personal records.If you say you belong, we believe you.Your information will be used only for caucus formation and internal organizing.To join and be counted for Caucus formation, please follow the link below to the NHDP Caucus Petition.Caregivers, friends, and allies are warmly invited to join our mailing list.

Legislation Tracking

What’s Been Happening in NH
And Why It Matters to UsAs disabled and neurodiverse voters, recent legislative changes in New Hampshire directly affect our rights, access, and everyday lives. Here's a quick summary of the most pressing issues:Voter Suppression Is Getting WorseThe NDA strongly opposes HB 613 because it is blatant voter suppression targeting disabled people. Requiring voters to request access and permission to vote 60 days in advance is discriminatory and outrageous. Voting is a right - not something we should have to fight for every election. This bill shifts the burden onto the people it is supposed to protect and violates the ADA and basic decency. NH Republicans are repugnant to even consider let alone draft such legislation.Further, other bills (HB1529, SB218, SB287) make it harder to register and vote absentee for disabled, elderly, housebound, low-income, and military voters. Now, absentee voting requires notarized documents, photo ID copies, and sworn statements which are a major burden for many in our communities.Public Education Is Being UnderminedVoucher expansions (SB295) will pull tens of millions or more from public schools, funneling it to elite or religious private schools including ones out of state. This means fewer resources for 90% of NH students, including those with IEPs or disability accommodations. The funding can even be used for the elites' ski classes!Attacks on LGBTQ+ Students and EducatorsBills like HB10, SB72, and SB96 require school staff to report students’ personal identities and relationships to parents, even when unsafe. These laws threaten trusted adult relationships, silence educators, and put LGBTQ+ students those at greater risk.Book Bans and Curriculum ControlBills HB324 and SB100 open the door to book bans and legal action against teachers. Educators could lose licenses for vague or retroactive offenses which will stifle honest education. This doesn't apply to voucher schools.Medicaid Cuts Threaten Our CareProposed changes (HB2, SB134) would add premiums and work requirements to Medicaid, pushing some families to the edge. At the federal level, proposed cuts could drop millions from Medicaid, restrict gender-affirming care, and hit rural hospitals hard. Disabled people shouldn't have to pay an income tax because they're disabled.Human Rights Are Under AttackNew bills (HB148, HB377, HB712) restrict trans youth’s medical rights and enable discrimination by sex in public spaces. Immigration-focused bills (HB511, SB62) increase state cooperation with ICE and reduce protections for undocumented and mixed-status families. This is a threat to disabled immigrants and those with chronic health needs.Energy and GunsNH is pushing nuclear and fossil fuel priorities (HB189, HB504) with little regulation, serving corporate interests like AI and crypto. Gun laws (HB551) reduce manufacturer liability even after reports of faulty firearms.

About the Alliance

The Neurodiverse and Disabled Alliance (NDA) is a group of Democratic organizers, advocates, and community members working to create a formally recognized constituency caucus within the New Hampshire Democratic Party.The NDA is the largest eligible constituency, with over 210,000 members. Our goal is to uplift the strengths, address the needs, and amplify the voices of Neurodiverse and Disabled people across the state.We are led by members of these communities and grounded in the values of:Inclusion — We trust and affirm self-identification, including self-diagnosisEquity and Access — We fight barriers in politics, policy, and participationCollective Power — We believe that by organizing together, we can reshape our party and our futureOur efforts include supporting Democratic candidates, connecting members across NHDP committees and caucuses, engaging marginalized voters, and working to ensure that disabled and neurodivergent people are not just present—but leading at every level of decision-making.Whether you’re a community member, caregiver, or ally—we invite you to be part of this movement.

Meet Our Organizing Committee:

Co-Chair Justin B. Finn

Justin B. Finn is Co-Chair of the Neurodiversity Disability Alliance caucus’s Organizing Committee (NDA). After encountering entrenched political muckety mucks and their muck, he additionally serves as Janitor. Justin is licensed to practice law in MA, NH, and OH* (*Emeritus Pro Bono status). Justin’s work with the NDA is in his individual capacity, not as a representative of the Federal Government or any Agency.
Justin was named a 2017 In-House Leader in the Law by New England In-House, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, and Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly magazines. His 19 years practicing law includes over 10 years as General Counsel to New Hampshire’s BEST Energy Services, a global leader in utility scale power plant commissioning, and more than 5 years of service in the Federal Government. He has extensive experience with disability and anti-discrimination law, including as Lead Attorney to a Federal Agency’s Office of Equal Employment Opportunity. Justin is General Counsel to Urban Rural Action, a nationally recognized nonprofit leader.
His initiative, “Gas Tax Semantics and Free Federal Funds for Infrastructure” was enacted by New Hampshire in 2016 and has resulted in millions of dollars’ worth of infrastructure funding and job creation. His “Helpers Verification Program” seeks to bolster and protect permissible types of Federal pro bono service. Justin’s relationship with UR Action is the pilot for his “GC for Free” initiative with the DC Bar Pro Bono Center to build deep and durable relationships between pro bono attorneys and the worthy causes they serve.
Justin received his Juris Doctor, summa cum laude from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, where he was a founding masthead editor of the Ohio State Business Law Journal and won the Judge William M. Drennen Award for Tax. He received a Greene County Commissioner’s Resolution of Honor for having scored a perfect 1600 on the SAT. Over his career, he has continued his studies at Oxford University, George Washington University School of Law, The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School at the University of Virginia School of Law, and The Hague Academy of International Law.
As a Senior Airman in the United States Air Force Reserve’s 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (non-veteran), he did not carry a weapon, and still carries the squadron motto: “Ever Alert to Save Life.” Justin got one of the spicy brains, and he tries to demonstrate that bipolar excellence can be paired with stable relationships and measured living. He wants you to know that, wherever you are with your mental health, people care about you and you can be healthier tomorrow than you were yesterday. Calling a friend today is always a good idea.Justin can be reached at

Co-Chair Heath Howard

Vice Chair Adam Thompson - Strategic Planning and Veterans Outreach

Adam Thompson is a community organizer, educator, disabled veteran, and lifelong DEMOCRAT based in Nashua, New Hampshire. He serves on the Organizing Committee for the Neurodiversity and Disability Alliance (NDA) Caucus as Vice Chair - Veteran Outreach and Strategic Planning, where he works to build a more accessible, inclusive, and justice-centered political future.A proud, active duty veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Adam deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the spring of 2003. That experience taught him important leadership lessons and continues to shape his lifelong commitment to fighting for equity, dignity, and systemic change... especially for communities too often left out or left behind.Adam is also a former public school teacher with five teaching licenses in mathematics, both earth and life sciences, and history, all for grades 6-12. In his decade in front of the classroom, he has taught students facing serious systemic barriers, including poverty, trauma, and discrimination. Adam also experienced first hand the importance and necessity of quality education for English Language Learners while an ESL teacher.In all his work, from supporting and running campaigns, to organizing within party structures to showing up for grassroots movements, Adam centers the lived experience of immigrants, disabled people, veterans, the marginalized and disenfranchised, and working-class communities. His approach is collaborative, people-powered, and rooted in the belief that liberation is collective.Adam marks his greatest accomplishment as marrying the love of his life, Shirley, a woman much more beautiful and accomplished than he.Adam can be reached directly at

Secretary Kavita Finn

Dr. Kavita Mudan Finn (she/her/hers) works as a freelance editor and indexer after having spent more than a decade teaching medieval and early modern literature, history, gender studies, and composition at universities across the Northeast, most recently at MIT in 2019-2020. She completed her PhD at the University of Oxford in 2010 and has published widely on Shakespeare, medieval literature, popular culture, and fan studies, when not managing a two-child, two-dog chaos train in the New Hampshire woods.

Disability & Neurodiversity: 2025 Talking Points for Candidates and Allies
New Hampshire Community Priorities1.
Prohibit Compelled, Non-Medical, Faith Based, etc. Treatment (e.g. "Wellness Farms")
Oppose all types of "Wellness Farms" and any other type of compelled program (or suppsoed "treatment"), especially where faith-based, non-scientifically based, or other hokum is utilized as a substitute for psychiatric medications and therapy2.
Communication Bill of Rights
Support for the Communication Bill of Rights - ASHA - Communication Bill of Rights, 3rd Ed.3.
Demand Coverage and Access to Mental Health Services
Support mandatory health insurance coverage of mental health services, including affordable and prompt access to therapy.4.
Ready, Legal Access to Psychiatric Medications as Determined by a Doctor of the Patient's Choosing
Commitment to ensure continued patient access to psychiatric medications, including SSRIs, antidepressants, etc., as determined by a doctor of the patient's choosing. Oppose all types of tracking lists and other Government (or insurance company) intrusion into the doctor-patient relationship.5.
COMMUNICATION SAFETY – Blue Envelope Program
A new statewide initiative helps autistic drivers and those with trauma-related conditions communicate more safely with police during traffic stops.
The program should provide voluntary identification tools for residents, and mandatory officer training to reduce misunderstandings and prevent escalation.
We need support for proper implementation, education, funding, and expansion to other settings like schools and hospitals.6.
CRISIS RESPONSE REFORM – Behavioral Crisis Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities
A state commission is now reviewing how crisis services work (or fail) for individuals whose primary diagnosis is developmental or cognitive, not psychiatric.
Historically, people in this category are excluded from mental health crisis care or sent to jail instead.
We’re urging leaders to support permanent crisis alternatives like specialized mobile teams and short-term stabilization centers.7.
SPECIAL EDUCATION EQUITY – Clarifying Rights and Definitions in Public Schools
New updates to New Hampshire’s education laws now provide clearer definitions of who qualifies for special education, including children with brain injuries and developmental delays.
The law also ensures older students (ages 18–21) retain access to services they were previously entitled to.
Without training and resources, schools may still fall short. We need to follow through.8.
VOTING ACCESS – Protecting the Vote for All Citizens
Disabled residents continue to face barriers when voting, including inaccessible polling places, complex absentee processes, and lack of transportation.
We call for modernized voting options, including expanded early voting and mail-in access with no extra hoops to jump through,.as well as to identify and prevent other means to suppress disabled voters.9.
HOUSING ACCESS
Affordable and Accessible Homes Are Scarce
People have had to wait years for housing that meets basic accessibility standards.
The shortage is especially dire for people who also need on-site services or who live in rural areas.
We need strong leadership to enforce accessibility rules and fund new housing construction that meets the disabled community's needs.10.
TRANSPORTATION You Can’t Participate If You Can’t Get There
Many towns offer no reliable transportation for disabled residents, and paratransit is limited or non-existent.
Lack of transportation keeps people isolated from jobs, healthcare, voting, and civic life.
We urge candidates to support funding and innovation in rural and disability-accessible transit.11.
HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE – Direct Care Workers Are Underpaid and Burning Out
Direct care providers (the people who help us live independently) are leaving the field in droves due to low pay and burnout.
Without them, disabled people face institutionalization and/or unsafe conditions.
We need better wages, career pathways, and respect for this essential workforce.12.
DISABILITY AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE – We’re Punished for Trying to Work
Many disabled people lose critical healthcare and housing benefits if they earn even modest income.
Outdated asset limits, income cliffs, and sub-minimum wage laws trap disab people in poverty.
We need to reform these systems so disabled people can thrive, not just survive.

Why We’re Forming the NDA CaucusWe are disabled and neurodivergent members of the New Hampshire Democratic Party. We come from diverse backgrounds, but we share one goal: to organize for recognition, rights, and representation.The petition to form the Neurodiversity and Disability Alliance (NDA) Caucus is just the beginning.This is our time to claim space and to build the political power our communities deserve.What’s at StakeOur rights are already under attack.Across New Hampshire, Free Staters, Republicans, and MAGA lawmakers have introduced — and in some cases passed — legislation that directly targets disabled voters. These include bills designed to:Create unnecessary barriers to votingLimit accommodationsUndermine equal access to the democratic processThese are not abstract threats. They are real. They’re happening now. And they’re being replicated in states across the country.We refuse to be silent. We refuse to be sidelined.Our Mission and Goals:The NDA Caucus exists to uplift and organize our community from within the Democratic Party. We are forming this caucus to:Support Democratic candidates who reflect our values and needsBuild stronger connections within the NH Democratic Party, including with town and county committees, and other constituency caucusesProtect and secure the rights of neurodiverse and disabled people in New Hampshire and beyondEngage and enlist voters who are too often ignored, silenced, or excludedChampion inclusive leadership rooted in accessibility, equity, and lived experienceWe are not asking for permission to exist. We are demanding a seat at the table and you and I are bringing our community with us.How You Can Help:Sign the NHDP Petition! Have you already signed the petition? You can do even more:Forward the petition to friends and familyShare the campaign on social mediaInvite others to get involved, especially disabled and/or neurodivergent DemocratsVolunteer! Even an hour of your time makes a differenceStay informed because your voice and presence matterIf you'd like to connect or get involved, reach out to us below.This Is Our MomentWe’re building power, not just for today, but for future generations of disabled and neurodivergent people in New Hampshire.If you’ve ever felt ignored, isolated, or dismissed in political spaces, know this: you are not alone and you belong here. We know this because you tell us, and we believe you.Together, we’re forming something strong, meaningful, and long overdue.In solidarity!!! ✊

2025 Municipal Candidates

Alex Dubois
for Board of Education Zone C (Wards 8, 9, & 10)

Alex Dubois is proud to announce his candidacy for the Concord Board of Education Zone C (Wards 8,9, and 10)! Election Day is November 4th.After graduating from Keene State College with a degree in History and minor in political science in 2018, Alex began his career as a special education teacher. He has taught at two private out of district placements for students with intensive special needs or challenging behaviors and has recently made the transition to public schools. He believes that our schools have a duty to educate all of the children of today to be leaders of tomorrow, regardless of their levels of need.Teachers are the ones who can make this happen, and they are entitled to their own freedom of expression in their classrooms. Alex spent the early part of the summer in a successful effort to convince Gov. Ayotte to veto the controversial Book Banning Bill, HB-324.A Concord resident of Ward 9 since 2020, he is proud to be involved in the community giving back or helping others. Some local organizations Alex has volunteered for in the city include: Future in Sight, Concord Coalition to End Homelessness, ABLE NH, and the Market Days Annual Festival.One of the most important issues facing schools in his community today is the overall underfunding of public education and rising costs, especially regarding special education services and transportation.

Amber Morgan
Nashua Alderman-at-Large

Amber Morgan is a proud Nashua born resident, small business owner, veteran advocate, and mother who leads through action. From revitalizing a historic storefront to founding a veterans nonprofit, she has shown time and again that she doesn't wait for change, she makes it happen.As Alderman-at-Large, Amber is committed to keeping housing within reach for families, building a safer and more vibrant downtown, and cutting through red tape so residents, builders, and small businesses can thrive. As a member of the NDA Caucus, one of Amber's chief concerns she plans to address are the inconsistent Accessible Pedestrian Signals (walk signals).Rooted in Nashua and dedicated to its future, she brings energy, urgency, and a proven record of rolling up her sleeves to get things done.

Alicia Gregg
for Alderman-at-Large

Alicia Gregg is a dedicated community advocate, State Representative, and mom who has made it her mission to stand up for children, families, and vulnerable residents in Nashua. As a victims’ advocate, Alicia has worked closely with families navigating complex systems, ensuring that voices too often overlooked are heard and respected.She believes that Nashua must be a city where everyone, including those living with disabilities, can fully participate and thrive. Alicia is committed to improving accessibility in city spaces, strengthening support services, and making sure city decision-making always includes the perspectives of people with disabilities and their families.With a proven track record of leadership and advocacy, Alicia brings compassion, determination, and accountability to her role. She is running for Alderman At-Large to ensure Nashua’s government is responsive, inclusive, and forward-looking.

Derek Thibeault
for Alderman Ward 8

Alderman Derek Thibeault is a lifelong Nashua resident with deep family roots in the city. He has built his public service on commitment, accessibility, and fairness.As Ward 8 Alderman and Chairman of the Nashua Democratic Committee, Alderman Derek Thibeault brings nearly three decades of leadership experience in the private sector to city government, where he is known as a steady team player and problem solver. His lengthy career within a single major company reflects loyalty, stability, and proven reliability, all of which are qualities he carries into public office. In Nashua, Alderman Derek Thibeault has helped and will continue to expand property tax relief for seniors, veterans, the blind, and residents with disabilities, while also backing new para and education contracts that include important measures to attract and retain special educators.Before serving as Alderman, Derek dedicated years of service as a Ward Clerk and Selectman, where he was known for his commitment to ensuring elections were accessible, fair, and welcoming to every voter. From safeguarding clear procedures to supporting voters with disabilities, he brought the same hands on care to local elections that he now brings to citywide policymaking. Beyond government, he has served as a youth sports leader and volunteer, always putting community first. A husband and father of three, Derek’s approach to leadership is grounded in the values of family and service, carrying forward the example of his grandfather, a Nashua police officer, and his father, a Vietnam veteran. His dedication shows in everything he does: building a Nashua that is fairer, stronger, and more accessible for every resident.

Leslie Want
Manchester School Board
Ward 4

Leslie Want has spent more than three decades working to support Manchester's students, teachers, and families. As the longest-serving member of the Manchester Board of Education, she has consistently shown up, listened, and led with fairness.Her record reflects a deep commitment to putting students first and importantly including students with disabilities, developmental differences, and learning needs ensuring that every child has the chance to thrive. From modernizing Manchester schools and technology to championing smaller class sizes and stronger curriculum, Leslie has delivered results that matter.The NDA Organizing Committee appreciates Leslie's collaborative approach and her dedication to equity in education. We are encouraged by her vision for 21st-century schools and her steady focus on accountability, inclusion, and opportunity for all.We are proud to support Leslie Want as Ward 4's candidate for School Board!

Strange Crew
At
Strange Brew!

September 23rd, 2025
6pm to 8pm

Please join the Neurodiversity and Disability Alliance (NDA) for our first ever event and caucus formation petition! We are looking for members, allies, friends, and supporters who can help us gather the remaining signatures we need!Come join us, bring your friends, share your story, and join our band of adventurers!Please note, this is a free event and NOT a fundraiser. Thanks to a generous donation from our Board Members, Attorney Justin Finn and Dr. Kavita Finn, PhD, we will be offering free appetizers to our guests (up to the full amount of the donation). Guests are responsible for their own beverages. Please imbibe responsibly; the NDA will assist with sober transportation should anyone need assistance.Strange Brew Tavern is located in Downtown Manchester at 88 Market Street.

...and it's FREE!!!

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