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Parents Engaged in Policy: A Six-Part Conversation About Restraint and Seclusion in Maine
Two Maine parents of children with disabilities have produced a series of six videos to help educate parents about appropriate and incorrect ... Learn More
Deb Davis & Jodie Hall
LEND Community Partnerships Making A Difference: Maine Coalition Against Restraint and Seclusion
Two Maine parents of children with disabilities have produced a series of six videos to help educate parents about appropriate and incorrect uses of r... Learn More
Jonathon Drake at LEND Capstone
Celebrating the Life of Jonathon Drake: LEND Trainee, Mentor, and Community Partner
The NH-ME LEND program joins in remembering the many contributions of Jonathon Drake, MSW (LEND 2006) who passed away on May 23, 2018. Jonathon exempl... Learn More
Jonathon Drake
Remembering Jonathon Drake
It is with great sadness and regret that the Institute on Disability announces the passing of Jonathon Drake on May 23, 2018. Jonathon first starte... Learn More
Documentary on Gene Connolly to be broadcast nationally on PBS
Documentary on Gene Connolly to be broadcast nationally on PBS Learn More
The IOD Launches New Initiative Providing An Inclusive College Experience to Students with Intellectual Disabilities
More than 35,000 residents living in New Hampshire have an intellectual disability (ID). Youth and young adults with ID are significantly more likely ... Learn More
Rise to the Challenge with NH Leadership
Dear Friends of Leadership, The 603 Challenge is now underway! Between now and June 8th, the NH Leadership Series is participating in a UNH-wide gi... Learn More
Mr Connolly Has ALS
“Mr. Connolly Has ALS” Documentary to have Broadcast Premiere on WORLD Channel’s Local, USA
Durham, NH - As a life-long educator, Principal Gene Connolly was passionate about including students with disabilities in regular classes. Those pers... Learn More
nTIDE May 2018 Jobs Report: Despite Fewer Looking for Work, Gains Continue for Americans with 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... Learn More
Prevalence of Smoking Among NH Adults
New Hampshire Adults with Disabilities Are Motivated to Quit Smoking
New Hampshire adults with cognitive and/or mobility disabilities are more likely to smoke cigarettes than adults without disabilities. The Disabi... Learn More