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IOD Director Kelly Nye-Lengerman to Depart in September
Director Kelly Nye-Lengerman announced today that she will resign as Director of the Institute on Disability (IOD) at the University of New Hampshire ... Learn More
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Joining the Larger Community and Sharing Findings
Building Futures Together has actively engaged with local and national communities, showcasing the transformative impact of our educational model. Learn More
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What’s So Special About That?
As part of the launch of the Stop Special campaign, Kathy Bates discusses the use of the word "special" with a few people who identify as disabled. Learn More
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Health Linkage Program Attends NH Special Olympics Event
The NH DHP project initiative Health Linkage Program worked with Special Olympics to organize a Healthy Athletes event in Durham, NH this June. Learn More
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Disability Rights Organizations Across the Nation Commit to “Stop Special”
In anticipation of Disability Pride Month, disability organizations join advocates in launching Stop Special, calling for an end to the word “special... Learn More
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Heidi Cloutier and Michelle Lennon Present at NH Juvenile Court Diversion Network Summit
Heidi Cloutier partnered with Michelle Lennon of Archways to present on The Power of Peer Support for Youth with Substance Use Challenges at a June 11... Learn More
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Ask Kathy: College Prep, be an Expert on Yourself
In this post, Kathy answers a question about college prep and self-advocacy. Learn More
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International Day of Play is June 11
Everyone loves to have fun, but we often underestimate the importance of play in our everyday lives, including the lives of kids with disabilities. Learn More
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Congressional Hill Visits Successfully Educate Policy Makers
In April, NH-ME LEND trainees and faculty traveled to Washington D.C. to attend the Disability Policy Seminar and had the opportunity to visit their s... Learn More
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NH-ME LEND Program Director, Betsy Humphreys to Retire
This summer, after a career spanning over 40 years, Humphreys will be retiring from the Institute on Disability (IOD) and NH-ME LEND program, leaving ... Learn More