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2017 New Hampshire Disability & Public Health Report
Just Released: 2017 New Hampshire Disability & Public Health Report
In New Hampshire (NH), 54 percent of adults with mobility and/or cognitive disabilities get insufficient daily physical activity. This is much higher ... Learn More
RAP Sheet Cover
Summer RAP Sheet: Advances in Assistive Technology
Advances in technology are moving at an unprecedented pace. Highly sophisticated smartphones, tablets, and other devices and their easily downloaded a... Learn More
Michael McSheehan
Michael McSheehan Is Keynote Presenter at 2017 Region 5 Parent Technical Assistance Center Annual Meeting
DURHAM, N.H. – On Friday, June 2, 2017, Michael McSheehan, a Project Director at the Institute on Disability gave the closing keynote presentation at ... Learn More
nTIDE May 2017 Jobs Report: Longest Stretch of Job Gains Continues for Americans with Disabilities
Durham, NH – Job gains continued for Americans with disabilities in May, extending the trend to 14 consecutive months, according to today’s National T... Learn More
Dr. Joan Beasley presents at START meeting.
Did You Know?
A 2012 Spectrum Institute study revealed that over 70% of individuals with an intellectual disability reported being victims of abuse.
A 2012 Spectrum Institute study revealed that over 70% of individuals with an intellectual disability reported being victims of abuse. Learn More
Melissa Mandrell, Tobey Partch Davies, Jennifer Donahue, Debra Brucker, & Sara Rainer
Recent Staff Honors
Congratulations to the following staff members for their recent honors. Melissa Mandrell:  The Institute on Disability at the University of... Learn More
LEND Trainees in DC
NH-ME LEND in DC
From March 20-22, 2017 LEND trainees from NH and Maine traveled to Washington, DC, to participate in the Disability Policy Seminar (DPS) where they re... Learn More
Samuel Habib, Dan Habib, & US Senator Maggie Hassan
Senator Maggie Hassan gathers with Self-Advocates at 5th Annual Advocacy: Learn It! Live It! Love It! Conference
On Friday, May 5, 2017 Advocate NH hosted its 5th Annual Advocacy: Learn It! Live It! Love It! Conference at the Grappone Center in Concord, NH. Samue... Learn More
Center for START Services, Dr. Joanne Malloy, Dr. Karla Armenti, NH-ME LEND program
New Grants & Contracts
The Center for START Services recently received a contract from the State of Georgia to conduct a Professional Learning Community training for their ... Learn More
Participants from multiple generations at the Age of Champions
Age of Champions Health Fair
On Saturday, April 22, 2017, the Center on Aging and Community Living (CACL) hosted their 5th Annual Age of Champions event. This free community event... Learn More