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collage of headshots of: Top row to bottom row from left to right: Karen Blake–Director of Public Policy and Advocacy/CSNI; Laura Sweet– parent advocate; Sawin Millett–ME State Representative; Cathy Breen–ME State Senator; Kelly Ehrhart–President of People First; Thomas Minch–Disability Rights Maine
Spring Kickoff
In late January, NH-ME LEND hosted Keynote speaker Laura Sweet and additional panelists as part of its virtual Spring Semester Kick Off Event “Organiz... Learn More
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Congratulations Kay Johnson!
NH-ME LEND health policy faculty member Kay Johnson is the 2021 recipient of the Title V Lifetime Achievement Award through the Maternal and Child Hea... Learn More
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nTIDE January 2022 Jobs Report: People with disabilities build on job gains to break historic records
nTIDE January 2022 Jobs Report: People with disabilities build on job gains to break historic records Learn More
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Strengthening minds
UNH opens Children’s Behavioral Health Resource Center
UNH opens Children’s Behavioral Health Resource Center Learn More
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Doctors Know Little About Their Obligations to People with Disabilities, Study Finds
Three decades after the Americans with Disabilities Act took effect, new research finds that many physicians remain unaware of their obligations under... Learn More
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A Great START
Mental health is a community issue, and it feels more important than ever. Community supports and services can play a significant role in reducing the... Learn More
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A Catch-22 Trips Up Some in Legal Guardianship Who Try to Regain Independence
Over time, Clouse’s traumatic brain injury improved. He started working as a welder, met his future wife, and got his parents’ permission to marry her... Learn More
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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