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New Executive Director at National Center for START Services®
NCSS Welcomes Julie Lago, MSW, LICSW
Julie Lago, MSW, LICSW began her role this month as the new Executive Director of the National Center for START Services® (NCSS) at the Institute on D... Learn More
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Andrew Houtenville Receives 2025 Distinguished Service Award from NARRTC
Andrew Houtenville receives NARRTC’s top honor for advancing disability research, data, and advocacy—celebrating a lifetime of impact and leadership. Learn More
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NCSS Training Team Highlights Maine Partnership at Summit
In May 2025, the inaugural Innovation Summit: A Path for Maine showcased the impact of Maine’s ongoing partnership with NCSS. Learn More
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Ask Kathy: Live Proud
Supporting a sibling through an autism diagnosis journey? Kathy Bates offers heartfelt advice on acceptance, advocacy, and leading with love. 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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Ask Kathy: Kindergarten Readiness Post-COVID
Kindergarten struggles post-COVID: disability spike or missed milestones? Kathy Bates explores what could really be impacting school readiness. Learn More
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IOD Authors Contribute to National Issue Brief
Sharing our expertise on Mental Health in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
IOD faculty and staff co-authored a national issue brief on mental health in intellectual and developmental disabilities (MH-IDD). Learn More
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IOD to Help Develop Toolkit for Doulas Caring for Women with IDD
Partnership with Georgetown and Brandeis will enhance maternal care for women with intellectual and developmental disabilities
The IOD is partnering with Georgetown and Brandeis to develop a toolkit for doulas to enhance maternal care for women with IDD. Learn More