The Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire is tackling the problem of access to post-secondary education for young adults with intellectual disabilities and has been awarded a $2.5 million grant.  Read More: Students with intellectual disabilities pursuing degrees to get support

DURHAM, NH - The Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire has been awarded a $2.5 million grant from the US Department of Education-Office of Postsecondary Education to create greater access to post-secondary education for young adults with an intellectual disability (ID).  Read More: UNH Institute on Disability Receives $2.5m to Transform Higher Education in NH for Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Concord, NH – The precedent-setting Gubernatorial Town Hall on Disability Issues held on October 13th sparked a lively conversation between candidates Governor Chris Sununu and Senator Dan Feltes who delivered their disability policy platforms, experience, and vision if elected.  Read More: First Ever Gubernatorial Town Hall on Disability Issues

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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

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

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

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