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Spring 2020 Research and Publications
Job Crafting Among American Workers with Disabilities. Job crafting is an informal, employee-initiated approach to job redesign that has not been test... Learn More
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RENEW and Wraparound Teams Support New Ways of Working
All of us are now in the situation of making major and often stressful adjustments to how and where we work. Additionally, many of us have added respo... Learn More
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IOD Awarded $600,000 to Extend New England Regional Genetics Network (NERGN )
We are pleased to announce that the Institute on Disability (IOD) at the University of New Hampshire has received a four-year renewal for the New Engl... Learn More
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IOD Welcomes Kelly Nye-Lengerman, Ph.D., MSW, LGSW as New Director
The Institute on Disability is pleased to announce that Kelly Nye-Lengerman, Ph.D., MSW, LGSW has been named Director of the Institute on Disability (... Learn More
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COVID-19 Spotlight Story: OSHP Consults Portsmouth Health Officers
New Hampshire hasn’t faced a pandemic like COVID-19 before, at least not since the Spanish Flu. As the state began taking measures to encourage social... Learn More
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Living Well Grant Presses Onward
The Living Well grant (LW Grant), a 5-year grant funded by the Administration on Community Living (ACL), supports state partners in enhancing and assu... Learn More
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Masking the Problem
The pandemic has been and still is a world-changing event. It's these types of tragedies that shine a light on some of our most basic needs, food, she... Learn More
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“Who Cares About Kelsey? Then & Now: An Online Reunion & Screening Event”
Need some connections and entertainment? Join a panel of film “stars” for this FREE, public webinar event: “Who Cares About Kelsey? Then & Now: An... Learn More
Kathy and her parents practice social distancing outside.
Social Distancing with Mom and Dad
In an effort to keep their family connected and healthy, Kathy’s mom and dad practiced social distancing while visiting her over the weekend. Learn More
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Autism Society of Maine: Educating Communities and Supporting Families
Education, advocacy, support and public awareness form the cornerstones of the Autism Society of Maine’s (ASM) mission to promote lifelong access and ... Learn More