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Spring Kick Off: Educational Access for Children with Disabilities
In late January, NH-ME LEND gathered in Lewiston, Maine for the annual spring kick-off event: Organizing to Influence Your State’s Policy. This daylon... Learn More
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Family Experience Inspires LEND Sisters
Having a sibling with a disability often inspires a family member’s career path. Sarah Chevrefils (LEND 2014) and Emily Bourque (LEND 2017) both chose... Learn More
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March 20 is International Day of Happiness
How can we focus on happiness when there is so much suffering around us? Learn More
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March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
People with developmental disabilities have always been, and will continue to be, integral members of our communities. Learn More
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Tim Houle: Championing Inclusion Through Leadership and Action
The blog highlights ongoing disability inclusion challenges in New Hampshire, including poverty and employment gaps despite overall progress. It cente... Learn More
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NH-ME LEND Faculty Make Impact at ASHA National Conference
NH-ME LEND faculty Meg Morgan and Desi Peña presented and advocated at a national speech and hearing conference, improving diagnosis and access to ser... Learn More
A group of four women in light green tee-shirts that say Reentry Sisters sitting on a log in front of a shoreline.
Reentry Sisters: NH-ME LEND’s Newest Leadership Partner
NH-ME LEND welcomes Reentry Sisters, a Maine nonprofit supporting justice-impacted women through education, leadership, and a new research partnership... Learn More
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Ten Things Families Want You to Understand About Disability
Kathy Bates shares family wisdom on disability, highlighting support, independence, and inclusion in her latest From Where I Sit blog post. Learn More
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Honoring Karla Armenti
A Legacy of Leadership, Inclusion, and Healthier Workplaces
UNH and IOD honor Karla Armenti’s impactful career advancing worker health and inclusion as she retires, celebrating her leadership, research, and adv... Learn More
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2026 NH-ME LEND Cohort Kicks Off
The NH-ME LEND program opens every September with a full weekend of team building. Learn More