DURHAM, N.H. - The Institute on Disability (IOD) at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) has received a 4-year contract from the NH Department of Health and Human Services to develop training and workforce support services focused on treatment and recovery for youth and young adults with Substance Use Disorders and Co-occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders.   Read More: The Institute on Disability Plays a Key Role in Fighting the Opioid Crisis in New Hampshire

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 Mighty

 Read More: 'Mr. Connolly Has ALS' Shows the Resilience of Our Beloved Principal

DURHAM, N.H. - The Institute on Disability (IOD) at the University of New Hampshire has been awarded a five-year gift by TusaRebecca and Stephen Pannucci for the Center on Inclusive Education (CIE) to promote friendships and social relationships among students with and without disabilities.  Read More: Institute on Disability Receives Gift for Center on Inclusive Education

NHPR - The Exchange

"New models for education seek to provide resources and access to services for not just students with special needs (such as intellectual disabilities or learning disabilities), but for any student who may be marginalized in their  community. This may include students who speak English as a second language, and students living in poverty.  Read More: An Update On Special Education In New Hampshire

Syracuse University News - Health & Society

 Read More: University to Host State of the Art Conference on Postsecondary Education and Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Mr. Connolly Has ALS documents a high school principal who is embraced by his community as he continues to lead the school, despite rapidly losing his abilities due to the debilitating effects of ALS.  Read More: Dan Habib’s Mr. Connolly Has ALS Begins Film Festival Tour

The Concord Monitor

 Read More: Lawmakers screen ‘Mr Connolly has ALS’ in Washington

DURHAM, N.H. – On Friday, June 2, 2017, Michael McSheehan, a Project Director at the Institute on Disability gave the closing keynote presentation at the Region 5 Parent Technical Assistance Center Annual Meeting in Albuquerque, NM.  Read More: Michael McSheehan Is Keynote Presenter at 2017 Region 5 Parent Technical Assistance Center Annual Meeting

DURHAM, N.H. – On Friday, February 24, 2017, JoAnne M. Malloy, Ph.D., a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Institute on Disability gave the keynote presentation at the 2017 Midwest Symposium for Leadership In Behavior Disorders in Kansas City, MO.  Read More: Dr. JoAnne Malloy Is Keynote Presenter at Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders