The Institute on Disability (IOD) at the University of New Hampshire has received a three-year renewal for its New England Genetics Collaborative (NEGC) from the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  Read More: A New Grant and Name for the Institute on Disability’s New England Genetics Collaborative

In New Hampshire (NH), 54 percent of adults with mobility and/or cognitive disabilities get insufficient daily physical activity. This is much higher than the 30 percent of adults without these disabilities who also do not meet minimum U.S. guidelines for exercise. This and other findings are highlighted in the new NH Disability & Public Health Report.  Read More: Just Released: 2017 New Hampshire Disability & Public Health Report

The NH RAP Sheet

Advances in technology are moving at an unprecedented pace. Highly sophisticated smartphones, tablets, and other devices and their easily downloaded apps are opening up whole new worlds for everyone, but especially for people with disabilities.  Read More: Summer RAP Sheet: Advances in Assistive Technology

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, NH – Job gains continued for Americans with disabilities in May, extending the trend to 14 consecutive months, according to today’s National Trends in Disabi  Read More: nTIDE May 2017 Jobs Report: Longest Stretch of Job Gains Continues for Americans with Disabilities

DURHAM, N.H. - The Institute on Disability (IOD) at the University of New Hampshire has been awarded a $10,355 Opportunity Grant by the Endowment for Health to fund the Needs Assessment Workshop on Health and Safety Training for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.  Read More: Institute on Disability Receives Opportunity Grant from New Hampshire Endowment for Health

The deadline for 2018 calendar submissions has been extended until Friday, july 14, 2017. Since 2000, the Institute on Disability (IOD) at the University of New Hampshire has produced a full-color calendar, distributed nationally and internationally, featuring 13 original works of art coupled with inspirational quotes.  Read More: Now Accepting Submissions for the 2018 IOD Calendar

Durham, NH – Job gains continued for Americans with disabilities at a more modest rate, according to today’s National Trends in Disability Employment – Month  Read More: nTIDE April 2017 Jobs Report: Upward Trend Continues with Modest Job Gains for Americans with Disabilities

DURHAM, N.H. – Institute on Disability (IOD) Staff Members Dr. Debra Brucker and Sara Rainer received awards from the University of New Hampshire’s College of Health and Human Services at their Spring Awards Luncheon on Thursday, April 30, 2017.  Read More: IOD Staff Honored by UNH College of Health & Human Services

On Saturday, April 8, 2017 22 individuals from across New Hampshire graduated from the 2016-2017 New Hampshire Leadership Series (NH Leadership).  Read More: The 2017-2018 NH Leadership Series Concludes with Gala and Graduation