NH-ME LEND Spotlight

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2026 cohort heads to Capitol Hill
NH-ME LEND trainees and faculty traveled to Washington, D.C. to attend the Disability Policy Seminar in March. Learn More
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LEND alums testify at the state and national level
NH-ME LEND highlights several trainees who've spoken on disability policy issues at state capitols and Capitol Hill. Learn More
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Family Experience Inspires LEND Sisters
Having a sibling with a disability often inspires a family member’s career path. Sarah Chevrefils (LEND 2014) and Emily Bourque (LEND 2017) both chose... Learn More
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Spring Kick Off: Educational Access for Children with Disabilities
In late January, NH-ME LEND gathered in Lewiston, Maine for the annual spring kick-off event: Organizing to Influence Your State’s Policy. This daylon... Learn More
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Reentry Sisters: NH-ME LEND’s Newest Leadership Partner
NH-ME LEND welcomes Reentry Sisters, a Maine nonprofit supporting justice-impacted women through education, leadership, and a new research partnership... Learn More
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NH-ME LEND Faculty Make Impact at ASHA National Conference
NH-ME LEND faculty Meg Morgan and Desi Peña presented and advocated at a national speech and hearing conference, improving diagnosis and access to ser... Learn More
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New Clinical Sites Offer Rich Training Opportunities for NH-ME LEND Trainees
NH-ME LEND welcomes four new clinical partners, expanding hands-on learning opportunities for trainees in inclusive, educational, and therapeutic sett... Learn More
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2026 NH-ME LEND Cohort Kicks Off
The NH-ME LEND program opens every September with a full weekend of team building. Learn More
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Capstone Poster Session Celebrates Community Partnerships
The 2025 NH-ME LEND Cohort presented leadership projects at UNH’s Capstone Poster Session, highlighting various policy, care, and community topics. 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