Areas of Emphasis
The IOD aligns its projects and strategic initiatives with current and emerging national, regional, and state priorities related to individuals with disabilities. A majority of IOD grants and programs are concentrated within the following areas:
Assistive Technology, Community Living & Employment, Health & Genetics, Inclusive Early Care & Education, and Behavioral Health & Wellness.
Assistive
Technology
The IOD works to increase access to Assistive Technology at UNH, in NH, and across the United States.
Behavioral Health & Wellness
Initiatives that focus on mental health, substance misuse, and the systems and services that support individual social and emotional wellness in our schools and communities.
Community Living & Employment
The IOD provides systems-change efforts related to adults and long-term care including employment, housing, transportation, person-centered planning, aging, and direct care.
Health &
Genetics
Health initiatives at the IOD aim to improve the health and social well-being of those with inherited (genetic) disorders and other disabilities.
Inclusive Early Care & Education
The IOD partners with educators, administrators, and policy makers to ensure that every student is a fully participating member of the classroom.