Community Living & Employment

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NH Mobile Crisis Teams Help Prevent ER Visits
It's a simple but powerful idea: "If we're able to bring the assessment to the community and help people develop a safety plan, we can keep people in ... Learn More
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Global Movement Aims to Improve Lives of People with Disabilities
An ambitious campaign involving groups ranging from the Paralympics to the United Nations is kicking off with a goal of ending discrimination and prom... Learn More
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IOD Programs Celebrate Major Milestones
The IOD celebrated two major programmatic milestones this summer. Learn More
IOD Programs Celebrate Major Milestones
The IOD celebrated two major programmatic milestones this summer. In the month of June, the Center on Aging and Community Living (CACL) recognized 10 ... Learn More
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Crip Camp Screening and Conversation with Judy Heumann
IOD staff and faculty recently participated in a unique professional development opportunity with renowned disability rights activist, advocate, and a... Learn More
New state program helps those with intellectual and developmental disabilities in crisis situations
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A new program is in place to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities prevent certain crisis situations,... Learn More
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Redefining What's Possible
"We believe that water is healing. We believe that water creates community and improves the lives of everyone." - Deborah Mellen, owner of the Impossi... Learn More
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I chose this quote from Glenn Close because her portrait was the first photograph I recognized at the 99 Faces Project sponsored by PAIMI Advisory Cou... Learn More
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New Friends and New Opportunities
I grew up cheering for my two brothers and sister at sporting events. It was fun being a fan and a spectator, but playing looked like a blast. I didn’... Learn More
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Advocates Say Housing Project Would Institutionalize People with Disabilities
“Our concern is that any time a service or program isolates people, that it is not inclusive,” Milling said. Learn More