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Jennifer Sulewski Named Associate Director and Assistant Research Professor at the IOD
The Institute on Disability is pleased to announce that Jennifer Sulewski, PhD, has been named Associate Director of the Institute on Disability (IOD)... Learn More
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Building Futures Together- Alternative Peer Groups Build Recovery Capital for Youth with SUD/COD
NH Behavioral Health Summit 2022
Building Futures Together guest spot. Learn More
On December 1, Heidi Cloutier and Kathy Francoeur presented at the NASW New Hampshire JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion) Conference in Manchester, NH. Kathy presented her poster "Fostering Resilience to Support Transition-Age Youth" and Heidi presented her poster "Addressing Youth Substance Misuse through Peer Support."
Heidi Cloutier and Kathy Francoeur Present at the NASW New Hampshire JEDI Conference
On December 1, 2022, Heidi Cloutier and Kathy Francoeur presented at the NASW New Hampshire JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion) Conference ... Learn More
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New Report on Violence and Aggression in Health Care by the NH Healthcare Violence Prevention Consortium
New research from the NH Healthcare Violence Prevention Group (NHHVP) puts a spotlight on the incidence and consequences of violent events within New ... Learn More
Top: A woman in a brown, flowered headscarf is talking into a microphone. Another woman in a sweater is sitting at a table next to a woman in a blue headscarf. Bottom: LEND staff and trainees listen to Betsy Humphreys give a presentation.
Fall Leadership Intensive Explores Cross-Cultural Perspectives
In late September, NH-ME LEND convened an in-person Leadership Intensive at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston/Auburn Campus. Through short m... Learn More
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New Clinical Partners Join NH-ME LEND
We are pleased to welcome Dover Pediatrics, Gateways Community Services, and Community Partners Behavioral Health Services as new training partners th... Learn More
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Healing Broken Wings: The Airline Industry Commits to Making Travel Accessible
In a speech celebrating the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) —the law protecting the disabled from discrimination—Secreta... Learn More
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Celebrating 20 Years—The IOD’s 2023 Special Edition Calendar
Available for pre-order now!
For 20 years, the IOD has produced beautiful, full-color calendars featuring original works of art coupled with inspirational quotes. Learn More
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IOD Supported Gubernatorial Candidates Town Hall
On September 20, Governor Chris Sununu and Senator Tom Sherman delivered their disability policy platforms and visions. Each candidate was invited to ... Learn More
Supporting Families During COVID via Telehealth
IOD's Dr. Betsy Humphreys part of interdisciplinary team of academic researchers and external stakeholders that evaluated the Healthy Families Flouris... Learn More