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BANDS Program at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
The BANDS (Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Services) program at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center is made up of a multidisciplinary group of provid... Learn More
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Jennifer Rabalais Awarded Scholarship from CVS Health Foundation
This February, Jennifer Rabalais, Co-Director of the Center on Aging and Community Living (CACL) was awarded a scholarship from the CVS Health Foundat... Learn More
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$250,000 Kessler Foundation Grant Awarded to IOD to Investigate How Students with Disabilities Find Work after College
East Hanover, NJ – January 22, 2020 – Kessler Foundation has awarded a two-year, $250,000 Signature Employment Grant to the University of New Ham... Learn More
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Recent Publications, Articles, and Reports: Winter 2020
Supervisors Share Effective Ways to Include People with Disabilities in the Workplace  Authors: Phillips, Kimberly | Houtenvill... Learn More
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Awards and Grants: Winter 2020
Jennifer Rabalais Awarded Scholarship from CVS Health Foundation This February, Jennifer Rabalais, Co-Director of the Center on Aging and Community... Learn More
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Sandy Hicks, 79: First Recipient of MLK Award in 1987, Longtime Community Activist
Sandra Toryeanea Hicks “Sandy” died peacefully on January 22, 2020, at home in Manchester at the age of 79 after a long illness. Sandy is known for be... Learn More
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The Power of Statistics
StatsRRTC Releases 2019 Annual Disability Statistics Compendium
StatsRRTC Releases 2019 Annual Disability Statistics Compendium Learn More
Supervisors share effective ways to include people with disabilities in the workplace
Experts report initial results and practical implications of the 2017 Kessler Foundation National Employment and Disability Survey: Supervisor Perspectives and
Experts report initial results and practical implications of the 2017 Kessler Foundation National Employment and Disability Survey: Supervisor Perspec... Learn More
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Kessler Foundation Awards Over $2.4 Million Supporting Initiatives Expanding Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities Across U.S.
Three Foundation grant programs focus on addressing employment and improving quality of life for individuals living with disabilities.
Three Foundation grant programs focus on addressing employment and improving quality of life for individuals living with disabilities. Learn More
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Improving Oral Health for People with Disabilities
Obtaining and maintaining oral health is a critical issue for everyone in the United States, but people with disabilities encounter additional barrier... Learn More