Community Living & Employment News

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Emilia Poehlman wins Community Service Award
NH DHP Program Manager Emilia Poehlman receives Granite YMCA community service award. Learn More
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New Partnership Leads to Successful Health and Wellness Workshop
A new community partnership helped participants build confidence, connections, and healthier habits. See how this 10-week workshop made a lasting impa... Learn More
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Expanding Access to Inclusive Research Ethics Training
Research Ethics for All training now available on CITI Program website
Syracuse University and the University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability’s Research Ethics for All program will now reach a broader national au... Learn More
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Tim Houle: Championing Inclusion Through Leadership and Action
The blog highlights ongoing disability inclusion challenges in New Hampshire, including poverty and employment gaps despite overall progress. It cente... Learn More
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Ten Things Families Want You to Understand About Disability
Kathy Bates shares family wisdom on disability, highlighting support, independence, and inclusion in her latest From Where I Sit blog post. Learn More
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The Power of New Hampshire’s Developmental Disabilities Network
From Where I Sit: How NH’s DD Network is helping people with developmental disabilities live full lives in their communities. Learn More
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2025 NH-ME LEND Cohort Visit Capitol Hill
NH-ME LEND trainees met with Congress in D.C. to discuss Medicaid HCBS funding and attended the Disability Policy Seminar as part of their training. Learn More
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New Survey Reveals NH Businesses Lagging in Lactation Support Ahead of 2025 Law
Over half of NH employers are missing a key piece of a new 2025 workplace law. Is yours? Learn More
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Andrew Houtenville: Doing Good Work
Kathy Bates interviews IOD Director, Andrew Houtenville as part of her new series where she is introducing her readers to some of New Hampshire's best... Learn More
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Rural Americans Face Heavy Burden Accessing Social Security Benefits and Information
New Institute on Disability study highlights challenges of not having local SSA field offices
Without in-person access to a nearby U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) field office and a knowledgeable staff member, people —specifically old... Learn More