The Deadline to Submit Artwork for the 2019 IOD Calendar has been extended to Friday, July 6, 2018! In order to give more people an opportunity to participate in the IOD Calendar, we have decided to extend the deadline.  Read More: Deadline Extended for Submission to the 2019 IOD Calendar

The Washington Post

 Read More: She cleaned for $3.49 an hour. A gas station just offered her $11.25.

AUCD 360

Two Maine parents of children with disabilities have produced a series of six videos to help educate parents about appropriate and incorrect uses of restraint and seclusion in educational settings in Maine.   Read More: Parents Engaged in Policy: A Six-Part Conversation About Restraint and Seclusion in Maine

It is with great sadness and regret that the Institute on Disability announces the passing of Jonathon Drake on May 23, 2018.  Read More: Remembering Jonathon Drake

Concord Monitor

 Read More: Documentary on Gene Connolly to be broadcast nationally on PBS

More than 35,000 residents living in New Hampshire have an intellectual disability (ID).  Read More: The IOD Launches New Initiative Providing An Inclusive College Experience to Students with Intellectual Disabilities

Durham, NH – Job gains continued for Americans with disabilities in May, although fewer were looking for work, according to today’s National Trends in Disability Emp  Read More: nTIDE May 2018 Jobs Report: Despite Fewer Looking for Work, Gains Continue for Americans with Disabilities

Durham, NH - As a life-long educator, Principal Gene Connolly was passionate about including students with disabilities in regular classes. Those personal connections with students and families would have a profound impact on his life when his own health and abilities declined, preventing him from continuing his career.  Read More: “Mr. Connolly Has ALS” Documentary to have Broadcast Premiere on WORLD Channel’s Local, USA

On Monday, May 14, 2018 Dan Habib’s new film INTELLIGENT LIVES had its New Hampshire premiere at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord, NH. The evening included a Q&A discussion with Dan Habib, Executive Producers Chris Cooper and Marianne Leone Cooper, and Micah Fialka-Feldman and Naieer Shaheed who star in the film.  Read More: INTELLIGENT LIVES Premieres in New Hampshire

DURHAM, N.H. – Institute on Disability (IOD) Staff Member Melissa Mandrell received an award from the University of New Hampshire’s College of Health and Human Services at their Spring Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, May 1, 2018.  Read More: Melissa Mandrell Honored by UNH College of Health & Human Services