The Special Needs Support Center

Our Mission & history

We are a group of individuals and families throughout the Upper Valley and beyond who proudly work together to co-create a community where people with special needs, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, can live their best lives.

In 1979 the parents of a girl with autism began reaching out to other parents in their community. Their informal parent support network quickly began to get a lot of calls. With boundless enthusiasm and a drive to make a difference, this group of parents started what would become the Special Needs Support Center, a system of resources and programs that:

·       Believes relationships are resources;

·       Honors the people we serve as experts, partners, and decision makers;

·       Supports resiliency in families;

·       Fosters knowledge sharing and collaboration;

·       Creates a culture of dignity, respect, and compassion; and

·       Embraces diversity as an essential component of community well-being.

Our Vision

All people with special needs, and their families, have opportunities and lifelong support to pursue their goals and aspirations.