NHPR - The Exchange

"New models for education seek to provide resources and access to services for not just students with special needs (such as intellectual disabilities or learning disabilities), but for any student who may be marginalized in their  community. This may include students who speak English as a second language, and students living in poverty.  Read More: An Update On Special Education In New Hampshire

Syracuse University News - Health & Society

 Read More: University to Host State of the Art Conference on Postsecondary Education and Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Disability Scoop

Many employers are taking steps to include people with disabilities, but a new national survey finds that businesses often don’t take full advantage of successful strategies.  Read More: Survey Reveals Gaps In Supporting Employees With Disabilities

In New Hampshire 8 out of every 10 mothers initiates breastfeeding after birth, however only 3 mothers continue breastfeeding the full 12 months as suggested by the American Academy of Pediatrics. This and other findings are highlighted in a new report from the New Hampshire Occupational Health Surveillance Project (NH OHSP).  Read More: NH Occupational Health Surveillance Program Releases Report on Barriers to Breastfeeding

Durham, NH – The major economic indicators continue to reflect increasing inclusion of Americans with disabilities i  Read More: nTIDE October 2017 Jobs Report: Job Numbers Reflect Increasing Inclusion of Americans with Disabilities in the Workforce

Concord, NH — Filmmaker Dan Habib’s new project, Mr. Connolly Has ALS, has been nominated for the International Documentary Association’s 2017 IDA Award for Best Documentary Short. The film documents a high school principal who is embraced by his community as he continues to lead the school, despite rapidly losing his abilities due to the debilitating effects of ALS.  Read More: New Film About School Principal With ALS Nominated For IDA Award

Dr. Joan B. Beasley has been invited by AUCD to participate on the advisory board for project called Building a national partnership to identify the mental health priorities of young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (YA with I/DD). This project is a partnership between Boston University and The Arc of the United States.  Read More: Dr. Joan Beasley Joins Advisory Board

NHPR - The Exchange

"A recent nationwide survey of supervisors finds that many businesses are not taking full advantage of resources available to train and employ those with disabilities. We'll look at the results of this survey, employment trends for adults with disabilities both nationally and in New Hampshire, and how employers can (and why they should) take advantage of this workforce."  Read More: Employing An Under-Utilized Workforce: Granite Staters With Disabilities

We are pleased to announce that Eric A. Lauer has recently earned his Ph.D. in Epidemiology from the School of Public Health at Rugters University.  Read More: Eric Lauer Receives PhD in Epidemiology

THE ISSUE: People with disabilities face low employment rates. THE IMPACT: National Disability Employment Awareness Month is intended to educate employers about providing opportunities for workers with disabilities.  Read More: Employment a challenge for many with disabilities