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IDD-MH Professional Development Series Snapshot Shows 80% Increase in Enrollees
National Center for START Services® IDD-MH Professional Development Series Snapshot Learn More
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PEIS Featured on Podcast
The Person Experiences Interview Survey can improve mental healthcare for people with IDD
IOD research assistant and self-advocate Micah Peace Urquilla (they/them) was interviewed on an episode of the "Author Insights" podcast for the Devel... Learn More
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Introducing the 2025 NH-ME LEND Cohort
We proudly welcome the 33rd cohort of trainees to our LEND Program. Learn More
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Browne Center Tradition Lives On
In September, our program opened the 2024-25 academic year with two days of leadership activities including the annual tradition of heading into the w... Learn More
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NCSS Leaders Present at National Psychiatry Conference
NCSS leaders presented at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Annual Meeting. Learn More
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2024 National Research Consortium Annual Meeting
The NRC meeting featured guest speakers from around the country
The NRC held their sixth annual meeting on October 16 at Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, MD Learn More
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A Full and Equal Opportunity: Vote 2024
Although many improvements have been made to make the voting process more accessible for everyone, voters with disabilities still face some challenges... Learn More
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NRC Funds Four New Projects in Annual Report
Learn more about new funded projects in the 2023-2024 Annual Report. Learn More
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October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month
People with Down syndrome can lead long, happy, and healthy lives! Learn More
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NCSS and IOD Leadership Attend NADD Conference
We worked together with our partners at NADD, the National Association of the Dually Diagnosed, at their annual conference. Learn More