Inclusive Early Care & Education Posts

Celebrate the Art of Advocacy and Disability Justice

Kathy Bates — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Reflecting on the history of disability justice advocacy as two exciting NH events approach: The Advocate NH Conference on 10/4 and the Disability Justice Parade and Festival on 10/5.

Some Things Students with Disabilities Want Their Teachers to Know

Kathy Bates — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

My high school adventure in the 70's was a huge challenge. It's 2024 and the school year is about to start, so I thought it would be interesting to ask students with disabilities what they want teachers to know.

Ask Kathy: College Prep, be an Expert on Yourself

Kathy Bates — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In this post, Kathy answers a question about college prep and self-advocacy.

Ask Kathy: Classroom Atmosphere

Kathy Bates — Fri, 10 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In this post, Kathy answers a question about how classroom atmosphere can affect student engagement.

Ask Kathy: On the Right Path

Kathy Bates — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In this post, Kathy answers a question about how a kindergarten teacher can advocate for their student.

Building Futures Together Celebrates Level One Trainees at UNH Manchester

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Building Futures Together celebrates trainees' completion of Level One.

Meet Bodhi: Advocating for the Right to Play

Kathy Bates — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000

In this post, you will meet Bodhi Bhattarai, a 9 year-old disability rights advocate who has spinal muscular atrophy.

Ask Kathy: A Great IDEA

Kathy Bates — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) provides diverse learners with opportunities to grow, while building skills in empathy and acceptance.

UNH-4U Accepts Two New Students

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000

The new cohort of students will be taking classes in various colleges, participating in student life activities, and accessing the many benefits and opportunities that college life provides to young adults.

UDL—Helping All Students Reach Their Full Potential

Kathy Bates — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000

“UDL is not a special thing or even a general ed thing. It’s just an ed thing.” - Mike Marotta

Community Crossroads: Dedicated to Supporting Independence

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Community Crossroads, valued as a long-time partner of the NH-ME LEND program, has offered numerous opportunities for trainees in leadership and clinical ex

UNH-4U program introduces students with intellectual disabilities to campus life

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Andrew Strzykalski is one of four students in the inaugural cohort of the UNH-4U program.

Andrew Strzykalski’s mother and father were battling more than

UNH to Lead Development of New Children’s Behavioral Health Resource Center

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000

DURHAM, N.H.— The New Hampshire Executive Council has approved a $4.3 million contract over three years to the University of New Hampshire’s Institute

Welcome to the 2022 NH-ME LEND Trainees

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the 2022 NH-ME LEND Trainees! On a beautiful September day, trainees from across New Hampshire and Maine arrived in Durham, NH to kick off the year.

Welcome New NH-ME LEND Faculty

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000

NH-ME LEND welcomes new faculty to their team.

NH Family Voices

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000

New Hampshire Family Voices (NHFV) began in 1994 as a grassroots organization in response to the national call for parent&nbs

LEND Faculty Highlight: Marnie Morneault

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Marnie Morneault (LEND 2013) joined the faculty in 2019 bringing her expertise in inclusive education and care for child

NH-ME LEND CELEBRATES 30 YEARS!

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000

NH-ME LEND is proud to be celebrating 30 years of a rich and evolving history of preparing interdisciplinary leaders to enter the field of maternal and child he

April Fournier: A Remarkable Journey after LEND

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000

April Fournier (2018) has recently accepted a new position working as the Early Childhood Support Specialist for the Outpatient Pediatric Clinic at Maine Medica

Creating Connections Expansion

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Services Expand to Manchester, Nashua, and Rochester for Youth with Substance Use and Co-occurring Disorders