Neurodiversity
And Disability
Alliance Caucus

The Neurodiverse and Disabled Alliance (NDA) is a 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 — especially for disabled, elderly, housebound, low-income, and military voters. Now, absentee voting requires notarized documents, photo ID copies, and sworn statements — a major burden for many in our communities.Public Education Is Being UnderminedVoucher expansions (SB295) will pull tens of millions 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.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 — especially those with disabilities — 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 — stifling 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.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 — 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 — often serving corporate interests like AI and crypto. Gun laws (HB551) reduce manufacturer liability even after reports of faulty firearms.

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. 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.