Vision & Voice

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Grants and Contracts
Various grants and contracts that IOD is involved in. Learn More
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Publications and Creative Work
Research at the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire seeks to inform the services, systems, and policies that positively impact ... Learn More
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Honors, Awards, and Fellowships
Honors and Awards Learn More
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A Full and Equal Opportunity: Vote 2024
Although many improvements have been made to make the voting process more accessible for everyone, voters with disabilities still face some challenges... Learn More
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IOD Partners with NH DHHS to Launch New Mental Health Resource Website: NH Children’s Behavioral Health Resource Center
The new NH Children's Behavioral Health Resource Center website connects families to information and services and providers to professional developmen... Learn More
one woman showing another woman with an intellectual disability how to harvest onions from a garden
IOD Receives $300K USDA Grant to Improve Access to Food for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
The project will identify barriers to food access among people with IDD by conducting an in-depth study of their experiences and will begin to develop... Learn More
Kelly Nye-Lengerman, a women in a blue suit with long brown hair is standing next to two men in suits in front of a sign that reads "The White House Washington"
IOD Director Kelly Nye-Lengerman to Depart in September
Director Kelly Nye-Lengerman announced today that she will resign as Director of the Institute on Disability (IOD) at the University of New Hampshire ... Learn More
A group photo of about 40 diverse adults nicely dressed pose for a picture in a hotel conference space at the Human Services Workforce Development Symposium.
Joining the Larger Community and Sharing Findings
Building Futures Together has actively engaged with local and national communities, showcasing the transformative impact of our educational model. Learn More
IOD blogger Kathy Bates supports the Stop Special campaign. To take the pledge, visit StopSpecial.org
What’s So Special About That?
As part of the launch of the Stop Special campaign, Kathy Bates discusses the use of the word "special" with a few people who identify as disabled. Learn More
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Health Linkage Program Attends NH Special Olympics Event
The NH DHP project initiative Health Linkage Program worked with Special Olympics to organize a Healthy Athletes event in Durham, NH this June. Learn More