DURHAM, N.H. - The Institute on Disability (IOD) at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) has received a 3-year contract from the NH Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to provide evaluative support for the new Community Collaborations to Strengthen and Preserve Families (CCSFP) grant, which will strengthen primary and secondary prevention services efforts.  Read More: The Institute on Disability Will Evaluate New Hampshire’s newest parental assistance program to strengthen families and communities

Only 1 in 5 adults with intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) and diabetes gets all recommended diabetes care, which includes regular visits to a health care provider to check on blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, kidney function, and retinal eye exams. The NH Disability & Public Health (DPH) project has published a new Disability in Focus data brief to share strategies to i  Read More: NH Adults with IDD Need Accessible Diabetes Education and Care

Driver inattention and distraction was the main contributing factor of work-related commercial motor vehicle crashes.  Read More: NH Occupational Health Surveillance Program Releases Report on Work-Related Commercial Motor Vehicle Crashes

The New Hampshire Occupational Health Surveillance Program (NH OHSP) has issued a report indicating that long-term lead exposure continues to be a problem in New Hampshire businesses and industries.  Read More: NH Occupational Health Surveillance Program Releases Report looking at Blood Lead Levels in New Hampshire Adults

One in five adults acts as a caregiver to a friend or family member who lives in the community and has a disability or health difficulty. Informal caregivers can provide transportation and take care of day-to-day activities like meal preparation.  Read More: Informal Caregivers: Meaningful Support for People with Disabilities

In New Hampshire (NH), one-in-four adults ages 65 and up have a mobility and/or cognitive disability. This and other findings are highlighted in the 2018 NH Disability & Public Health Report.  Read More: Just Released: 2018 New Hampshire Disability & Public Health Infographic

DURHAM, NH – From June 24-29, Dr. Betsy Humphreys attended the AUCD Leadership Academy at the Center for Leadership in Disability at Georgia State University in Atlanta. Dr. Humphreys is a Research Assistant Professor, the NH-ME LEND Training Director, and a member of the Institute on Disability’s Management Team.   Read More: Dr. Betsy Humphreys Attends AUCD Leadership Academy

The Institute on Disability is conducting a survey which will be used to help in the development of online courses in Evidence Based Practices in children’s behavioral health.  We are looking for participation from school staff (ie.  Read More: Children's Behavioral Health Survey

The New Hampshire Disability and Public Health (DPH) project’s Responsive Practice training is now available online, on-demand, and is free for a limited time.  Responsive Practice enhances health care providers’ ability to deliver disability-competent care that is accessible to people with intellectual, mobility, and other disabilities.  Read More: Just Released – Responsive Practice: Providing Health Care & Screenings to Individuals with Disabilities

DURHAM, N.H. – The Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire congratulates Sara Rainer for receiving the Rising Star Award by the New Hampshire Public Health Association at their Annual Meeting on April 11, 2018.  Read More: Sara Rainer Receives Rising Star Award at the New Hampshire Public Health Association’s Annual Meeting