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2017 Kessler Foundation National Employment and Disability Survey
National survey demonstrates that Americans with disabilities are striving to work and overcoming barriers
DURHAM, NH - A multidisciplinary team of researchers at Kessler Foundation and the University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability (UNH-IOD), hav... Learn More
Kathy Bates
Kathy Bates Honored at the NH Leadership Series 30th Anniversary Celebration
DURHAM, N.H. – On Friday, April 6, 2018, the NH Leadership Series celebrated their 30th Anniversary at Fratello’s in Manchester, NH. During the celebr... Learn More
Prevalence of Smoking Among NH Adults
New Hampshire Adults with Disabilities Are Motivated to Quit Smoking
New Hampshire adults with cognitive and/or mobility disabilities are more likely to smoke cigarettes than adults without disabilities. The Disabi... Learn More
nTIDE March 2018 Jobs Report: Job Growth for Americans with Disabilities Reaches Two-Year Milestone
Durham, NH – Americans with disabilities reached a milestone this month, as the major economic indicators showed increases for the 24th consecutive mo... Learn More
Therese Willkomm has medium length brown hair
Dr. Therese Willkomm Receives Award from UNH President’s Commission on the Status of People with Disabilities
DURHAM, N.H. – On Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Dr. Therese Willkomm received the 2018 Faculty Award from the University of New Hampshire’s President’s Comm... Learn More
Moriah Geer
LEND Alumnae Advocates for Low-Income Families
Moriah Geer, BS, Social Work Trainee, NH-ME LEND 2017
Moriah Geer, BS, Social Work Trainee, NH-ME LEND 2017 Learn More
Survey Asks Employers about Workers with Disabilities
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) A national survey finds that most employers have effective programs for accommodating workers with disabilities, but they often ove... Learn More
nTIDE February 2018 Jobs Report: Americans with Disabilities Close in on Two Years of Job Gains
Kessler Foundation and University of New Hampshire release nTIDE Report – Monthly Update Durham, NH – The major economic indicators held more good ... Learn More
'Mr. Connolly Has ALS' Shows the Resilience of Our Beloved Principal
'Mr. Connolly Has ALS' Shows the Resilience of Our Beloved Principal Learn More
Dr. Andrew Houtenville at Disability Compendium Release
Just Released: 2017 Disability Statistics Compendium
The Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Disability Statistics and Demographics (StatsRRTC) at the University of New Hampshire’s Institute o... Learn More