Vision & Voice

A quarterly news and event publication of the UNH Institute on Disability.  

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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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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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Honors, Awards, and Fellowships
Honors and Awards Learn More
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New Projects
New projects 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
Carrie Duran and Tim Houle pose together in front of a University of New Hampshire backdrop. Carrie, on the left, is holding a bouquet of flowers wrapped in green tissue paper and clear plastic. She has long blonde hair and is wearing a dark blazer and patterned pants. Tim, on the right, standing beside her with his arm around her shoulder, is wearing a light blue button-down shirt and dark pants. Both appear happy and celebratory.
Recognizing Leadership, Advocacy, and Heart
Honoring Tim Houle and Carrie Duran
Two outstanding advocates—Tim Houle and Carrie Duran—were honored for their contributions to inclusion and equity in New Hampshire. Tim Houle recei... Learn More
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Call for Research Posters
Submit posters to the National Research Consortium on MH-IDD
The National Research Consortium on MH-IDD is calling for research posters as part of the 2025 Annual Meeting. Learn More
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New Survey Reveals NH Businesses Lagging in Lactation Support Ahead of 2025 Law
Over half of NH employers are missing a key piece of a new 2025 workplace law. Is yours? Learn More
A person in a power wheelchair is part of an audience watching a presentation on a stage. The presentation has powerpoint slides, CART, and ASL interpretation and the speaker has is using a mic. All of these are types of assistive technology in use.
Why Accessibility Matters: Celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)
Accessibility is inclusion. This GAAD, the IOD highlights tech, policy, and community efforts to ensure everyone belongs—online and off. Learn More
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Rural Americans Face Heavy Burden Accessing Social Security Benefits and Information
New Institute on Disability study highlights challenges of not having local SSA field offices
Without in-person access to a nearby U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) field office and a knowledgeable staff member, people —specifically old... Learn More