Kessler Foundation and University of New Hampshire release nTIDE Report – Monthly Update – highlights initiatives supporting greater independence for people with disabilities     Read More: nTIDE June 2019 Jobs Report: Job numbers show strong gains for Americans with disabilities

DURHAM, N.H. - The Institute on Disability (IOD) at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) has been awarded a $150,000 contract from the New Hampshire Department of Education/Vocational Rehabilitation for the UNH-4U program, a new initiative providing an inclusive college experience to students with intellectual disabilities.  Read More: Institute on Disability Receives $150,000 contract from the New Hampshire Department of Education for an Inclusive College Program

DURHAM, N.H. - The Institute on Disability (IOD) at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) has received a 3-year contract from the NH Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to provide evaluative support for the new Community Collaborations to Strengthen and Preserve Families (CCSFP) grant, which will strengthen primary and secondary prevention services efforts.  Read More: The Institute on Disability Will Evaluate New Hampshire’s newest parental assistance program to strengthen families and communities

Only 1 in 5 adults with intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) and diabetes gets all recommended diabetes care, which includes regular visits to a health care provider to check on blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, kidney function, and retinal eye exams. The NH Disability & Public Health (DPH) project has published a new Disability in Focus data brief to share strategies to i  Read More: NH Adults with IDD Need Accessible Diabetes Education and Care

Durham, NH – In contrast to recent months, job numbers improved slightly for Americans with disabilities, according to today’s National Trends in Disability Employment – Monthly Update (nTIDE), issued by Kessler Foundation and the University of New Hampshire’s Institute on Disability (UNH-IOD).  Read More: nTIDE May 2019 Jobs Report: Job numbers up slightly for Americans with disabilities

The Institute on Disability is excited to announce that its Concord Office will be moving to a new location. The current Concord Office on Old Suncook Road will be closed beginning June 24 and will reopen at its new location at 57 Regional Drive, Unit 8, Concord, NH on July 1, 2019.  Read More: The IOD Concord Office is Moving!

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THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS EXTENDED TO JULY 12, 2019.  Read More: 2020 IOD Calendar: Call for Artists

Durham, NH – The economic indicators for Americans with disabilities were flat, while people with disabilities saw slight gains, according to today’s National Tren  Read More: nTIDE April 2019 Jobs Report: Job numbers flat for Americans with Disabilities despite strength of the labor market