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

New Hampshire adults with cognitive and/or mobility disabilities are more likely to smoke cigarettes than adults without disabilities. The Disability in Focus, March 2018 data brief, released by the NH Disability & Public Health Project (DPH), shows that  Read More: New Hampshire Adults with Disabilities Are Motivated to Quit Smoking

As reported to NH DHHS during the 2016-2017 influenza season, the overall State vaccination percentage in hospitals was 94.2%.  Read More: NH Occupational Health Surveillance Program Releases Report on Impact of Influenza Policies

In New Hampshire 8 out of every 10 mothers initiates breastfeeding after birth, however only 3 mothers continue breastfeeding the full 12 months as suggested by the American Academy of Pediatrics. This and other findings are highlighted in a new report from the New Hampshire Occupational Health Surveillance Project (NH OHSP).  Read More: NH Occupational Health Surveillance Program Releases Report on Barriers to Breastfeeding

Dr. Joan B. Beasley has been invited by AUCD to participate on the advisory board for project called Building a national partnership to identify the mental health priorities of young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (YA with I/DD). This project is a partnership between Boston University and The Arc of the United States.  Read More: Dr. Joan Beasley Joins Advisory Board