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nTIDE December 2021 Jobs Report: Employment remains above historic levels for people with disabilities
nTIDE December 2021 Jobs Report: Employment remains above historic levels for people with disabilities Learn More
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Death of Bob Dole a Loss for Disability Community, Advocates Say
“The disability community lost a giant on Sunday with the passing of Senator Dole,” said Heidi Mansir, president of the board of directors at the Amer... Learn More
Community Crossroads: Dedicated to Supporting Independence
Community Crossroads, valued as a long-time partner of the NH-ME LEND program, has offered numerous opportunities for trainees in leadership and clini... Learn More
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UNH-4U program introduces students with intellectual disabilities to campus life
Andrew Strzykalski is one of four students in the inaugural cohort of the UNH-4U program. Andrew Strzykalski’s mother and father were battling mo... Learn More
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A Gift
I began my freshman year at Somersworth High School in 1976. The magnet school was the only public school open to students with disabilities in the ge... Learn More
IOD Report Addresses COVID-19 Vaccination Access and Barriers for People with Disabilities
In their latest report, COVID-19 Vaccination Access and Information, the NH Developmental Disabilities partners aim to improve COV... Learn More
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A Beautiful Resistance
“One of the biggest things that I realized when my disability first started is there was just so much that I had to learn. I had no idea what barriers... Learn More
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nTIDE November 2021 Jobs Report: Historic employment gains continue for people with disabilities
November marked the fourth consecutive month of employment gains for people with disabilities, according to today’s National Trends in Disability Employment – Monthly Update (nTIDE)
November marked the fourth consecutive month of employment gains for people with disabilities, according to today’s National Trends in Disability Empl... Learn More
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UNH to Lead Development of New Children’s Behavioral Health Resource Center
DURHAM, N.H.— The New Hampshire Executive Council has approved a $4.3 million contract over three years to the University of New Hampshire’s... Learn More
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Telehealth and Individuals with IDD: Challenges and Best-Practices
On October 21, the WITH Foundation announced a $50,000 award to the Institute on Disability for a one-year initiative to investigate best practices fo... Learn More