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Capstone Poster Session Celebrates Community Partnerships
The 2025 NH-ME LEND Cohort presented leadership projects at UNH’s Capstone Poster Session, highlighting various policy, care, and community topics. Learn More
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2025 NH-ME LEND Cohort Visit Capitol Hill
NH-ME LEND trainees met with Congress in D.C. to discuss Medicaid HCBS funding and attended the Disability Policy Seminar as part of their training. Learn More
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NRC Funds New Project
The NRC will help fund research on the "We All Matter" support group for people with IDD in Kansas. Learn More
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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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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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New Projects
New projects that IOD is involved in. Learn More
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Honors, Awards, and Fellowships
Honors and Awards Learn More