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What’s new for voters with disabilities in New Hampshire?
Kathy Bates discusses what's new for voters with disabilities in New Hampshire and why participation matters. Learn More
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Screening for All
Everyone needs access to healthcare screenings
October 9 is National Depression Screening Day, but people with IDD need access to all kinds of screenings all year round. Learn More
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Shining a Light on Vision Loss
What happens when vision loss is progressive? This blog explores the services, technology, and support available to people living with macular degener... Learn More
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Project Summary Report - Mental Health in the Workplace Community of Practice
The Arc / National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network (NEON)
Learn more about a project that resulted from a linkage facilitated by the NRC. Learn More
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September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month
Suicide prevention is relevant to everyone, including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) Learn More
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Freedom of speech
Kathy Bates shares how new assistive tech is helping her communicate more easily and what that means to her. Learn More
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New Projects
New projects that IOD is involved in. Learn More
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Honors, Awards, and Fellowships
Honors and Awards 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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Celebrating Stacy Driscoll and Desi Peña
NH-ME LEND says goodbye to two dedicated faculty members, Stacy Driscoll and Desi Peña. Learn More