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staff portraits of Shelly Mulligan, a woman with wavy shoulderlength graying hair in a dark gray turtleneck and blazer, Rosemary Caron, a woman with short brown hair wearing glasses and a burgundy suit jacket, with matching lipstick and a pearl necklace, and Rae Sonnenmeier, a woman with wavy chin length white hair wearing glasses, a grey blouse and black cardigan.
NH-ME LEND Honors Senior Faculty Members
This year NH-ME LEND will bid farewell to three University of New Hampshire faculty members: Rae Sonnenmeier, Communication Sciences and Disorders; Sh... Learn More
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Best wishes to the 2023 NH-ME LEND Cohort
This year’s NH-ME LEND cohort participated in two year-end events in May to showcase and celebrate their accomplishments: the annual Capstone Poster S... Learn More
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Ashley Mulkern (NH-ME LEND 2023) Partners with Maine CDC to Improve Pediatric Mental Health Care Access
NH-ME LEND is delighted to spotlight a valued leadership partner, Maine’s Title V Program, Maternal and Child Health (MCH), located within the Maine C... Learn More
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The Association of University Centers on Disabilities:
A Valuable Network and Resource for Leaders
AUCD coordinates network activities, disseminates a wide variety of resources and information, and provides technical assistance to the network on a b... Learn More
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From Where I Sit: Kathy Bates Blogs About Disability
Through her work as an advocate, teacher, and writer, NH-ME LEND faculty member, Kathy Bates has influenced how today’s world views and supports peopl... Learn More
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Spring Kick-Off: Engaging in Advocacy and the Policy Process
In January, NH-ME LEND convened trainees, faculty, and five panelists for a Leadership Intensive: Organizing to Influence Your State's Policy. Panelis... Learn More
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NH-ME LEND Featured on "DNA Today"
At the top of the year, NH-ME LEND trainee Karina Mancini, NH-ME LEND Director Betsy Humphreys, and Karen Volle, Project Director with the New England... Learn More
A group photo of NH-ME LEND trainees and staff at the AUCD Conference in Washington, DC. They are sitting in chairs in a ballroom looking backwards at the camera.
2022 Grads and Faculty Present Posters at AUCD in Washington, DC
In November, several NH-ME LEND graduates and faculty gathered in Washington, DC, to attend the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUC... Learn More
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New Clinical Partners Join NH-ME LEND
We are pleased to welcome Dover Pediatrics, Gateways Community Services, and Community Partners Behavioral Health Services as new training partners th... Learn More
Top: A woman in a brown, flowered headscarf is talking into a microphone. Another woman in a sweater is sitting at a table next to a woman in a blue headscarf. Bottom: LEND staff and trainees listen to Betsy Humphreys give a presentation.
Fall Leadership Intensive Explores Cross-Cultural Perspectives
In late September, NH-ME LEND convened an in-person Leadership Intensive at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston/Auburn Campus. Through short m... Learn More
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The NH-ME LEND Program Kicks Off Another Year!
September marks an exciting time of year, as NH-ME LEND welcomes a dynamic, new cohort of trainees. Learn More
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NH-ME LEND Program Energized by New Faculty Leaders
This year, the NH-ME LEND program welcomes two new faculty members who bring expertise and vision to carry on the work of our tenured faculty.  Learn More
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Medicaid Policy Top Priority for NH-ME LEND
This spring, in preparation for the Disability Policy Seminar (DPS) in Washington, DC, trainees engaged in a six-week policy module where they were im... Learn More
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Congratulations to the NH-ME LEND Cohort of 2022!
For the first time in two years, NH-ME LEND faculty, trainees, and community partners celebrated together at the University of New Hampshire on May 6,... Learn More
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NH-ME LEND 30th Anniversary Video
NH-ME LEND celebrated their 30th anniversary by creating a video that features LEND trainees, alums, and staff reflecting on what LEND means to them a... Learn More
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UCED/Ds Provide Leadership Training Opportunities
Each year, NH-ME LEND trainees are challenged to expand their leadership skills and advance their knowledge of the system by partnering with disabilit... Learn More
original painting from trainee Erin Wood (LEND 2022) from our mid-year reflection session, depicting the LEND Journey.
Spread the Word: LEND Applications are Open
It’s time to get the word out! NH-ME LEND is actively seeking our next interdisciplinary cohort for the 2022-23 academic year. Do you know a colleague... Learn More
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Congratulations Kay Johnson!
NH-ME LEND health policy faculty member Kay Johnson is the 2021 recipient of the Title V Lifetime Achievement Award through the Maternal and Child Hea... Learn More
collage of headshots of: Top row to bottom row from left to right: Karen Blake–Director of Public Policy and Advocacy/CSNI; Laura Sweet– parent advocate; Sawin Millett–ME State Representative; Cathy Breen–ME State Senator; Kelly Ehrhart–President of People First; Thomas Minch–Disability Rights Maine
Spring Kickoff
In late January, NH-ME LEND hosted Keynote speaker Laura Sweet and additional panelists as part of its virtual Spring Semester Kick Off Event “Organiz... Learn More
Community Crossroads: Dedicated to Supporting Independence
Community Crossroads, valued as a long-time partner of the NH-ME LEND program, has offered numerous opportunities for trainees in leadership and clini... Learn More
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Welcome New NH-ME LEND Faculty
NH-ME LEND welcomes new faculty to their team. Learn More
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Welcome to the 2022 NH-ME LEND Trainees
Welcome to the 2022 NH-ME LEND Trainees! On a beautiful September day, trainees from across New Hampshire and Maine arrived in Durham, NH to kick off ... Learn More
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NH Family Voices
New Hampshire Family Voices (NHFV) began in 1994 as a grassroots organization in response to the national call for ... Learn More
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LEND Faculty Highlight: Marnie Morneault
Marnie Morneault (LEND 2013) joined the faculty in 2019 bringing her expertise in inclusive education and care ... Learn More
April Fournier
April Fournier: A Remarkable Journey after LEND
April Fournier (2018) has recently accepted a new position working as the Early Childhood Support Specialist for the Outpatient Pediatric Clinic at Ma... Learn More
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NH-ME LEND CELEBRATES 30 YEARS!
NH-ME LEND is proud to be celebrating 30 years of a rich and evolving history of preparing interdisciplinary leaders to enter the field of maternal an... Learn More
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First Virtual Cohort Concludes with Capstone Poster Session
On May 7, 2021, over 50 Leadership Partners, UNH, and U-Maine faculty and disability leaders virtually joined the gradua... Learn More
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Thank You: NH-ME LEND Advisory Committee Members
This month, Spotlight highlights and acknowledges the valuable work of our NH-ME LEND Advisory Committee.  Learn More
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 LEND Faculty Highlight: Patrick Shannon
Patrick Shannon, Associate Professor in the UNH Department of Social Work, brings expertise in Disability Advocacy and Policy to the NH-ME LEND progra... Learn More
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NH Parent Information Center and Maine Parent Federation Partner with LEND to Build Family Professional Partnerships
New Hampshire Parent Information Center (NH PIC) has identified and responded to the changing needs of children and families in New Hampshire for over... Learn More
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Building New Foundations to Promote Maternal and Child Equity and Improved Outcomes
Maternal and child health (MCH) providers and leaders across the country responded with great agility in service and support of families during these ... Learn More
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Clinical Placements in the Pandemic
In March of 2020, as public spaces closed across the county due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NH-ME LEND clinical partners closed physical office spaces t... Learn More
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LEND Field Experiences in the DD Network
In the state of New Hampshire, the DD Network includes the Institute on Disability (IOD) as the UCEDD, the New Hampshire Council on Developmental Disa... Learn More
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Coming Full Circle
Karen Mountjoy draws from educational experiences at UNH, the Institute on Disability, and private practice to support LEND trainees' clinical experiences
Karen Mountjoy draws from educational experiences at UNH, the Institute on Disability, and private practice to support LEND trainees' clinical experie... Learn More
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Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Partners with NH-ME LEND
NH- ME LEND is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MECDHH), initiated by the new... Learn More
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Now accepting applications for the next generation of NH-ME LEND leaders!
We are currently accepting applications from family members, self-advocates, and professionals who are looking to sharpen their advocacy skills or fi... Learn More
An inspiring word cloud containing reflections made by NH-ME LEND's trainees. The largest, and most signifigant words, are leadership, life course theory, intersectionality, family, advocacy, team, social determinants, and perspective.,
Putting The Pieces Together: 2021 Mid Year Reflection
At the midyear point of every academic year, NH-ME LEND trainees engage in a self-reflection activity as part of their LEND professional development f... Learn More
Brianna, an adjunct nursing instructor at Colby Sawyer College with brown wavy hair and a big smile. Briana wears a polka-dot shirt and a delicate gold necklace with a raindrop pearl.
From Nurse to Care Manager, Briana White’s Journey to Becoming a Home Care Innovator
In July of 2020, Briana White (LEND 2013), transitioned to the position of Care Manager with Home Health Care Manager for Visiting Nurse and Hospice f... Learn More
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Faculty Spotlight: Shelly Mulligan
Shelley Mulligan, Associate Professor in the UNH Department of Occupational Therapy, has been associated with the NH-ME LEND program as a faculty memb... Learn More
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LEND Graduate Committed to FASD Awareness
Louise Brassard (LEND 2020) is committed to raising awareness about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Learn More
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November Director Update
Meet the 2021 NH-ME LEND Cohort! Learn More
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Bridging the Gap for Individuals with Disability and their Families.
LEND graduates implement innovative wraparound practices to address family healthcare needs
LEND graduates implement innovative wraparound practices to address family healthcare needs Learn More
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Rae Sonnenmeier Appointed as Director of the Speech Hearing and Language Clinic
This month we congratulate Rae Sonnenmeier, Ph.D., CCC-SLP on her appointment as Director of the Speech Hearing and Language Clinic within the College... Learn More
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Graduates Invent Baby Products with Meaningful Purpose
Rahoo Baby Co-founders, Erica Costa and Matthew Breen create baby products that have a lasting impact on child development.
Rahoo Baby Co-founders, Erica Costa and Matthew Breen create baby products that have a lasting impact on child development. Learn More
NH-ME LEND Program Awarded National Training Initiative Grant
NH-ME LEND was accepted as one of ten Primary Lead Programs participating in a National Training Initiative called Project SCOPE- Supporting Children ... Learn More
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LEND Graduates Convince State to Extend Deadline for Submitting National Examination Scores
During the Spring of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the lives of graduating LEND trainees in New Hampshire in unprecedented ways. Learn More
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Teaching Excellence Award- John Wilcox (NH-ME LEND 2012)
Each year, the University of New Hampshire (UNH) selects a small number of its outstanding faculty for special recognition of their achievements in te... Learn More
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NH-ME LEND Virtually Showcases Scholarship, Leadership, and Resilience
On May 1, 2020 twenty-one trainees from the 2019-2020 New Hampshire-Maine Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (NH-ME L... Learn More
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Windows of Opportunity
In his theory of how and why topics rise to be on the national policy agenda, John Kingdon (1984) talks about windows of opportunity.  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

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