“Communities designed with just one kind of person in mind isolate those of us defying our narrow definition of personhood.” -Haben Girma

A new DataNote explores the employment outcomes of youth with intellectual disabilities of Hispanic ethnicity compared to non-Hispanics. Check out “Ethnic disparities in vocational rehabilitation access and employment outcomes: statedata.info/datanotes/78

Today's the day! States must be in compliance with the #HCBSRule. See more here medicaid.gov/medicaid/home-…

Loved the energy in the room (and on Zoom) this morning at our first hybrid/ in-person consortium meeting of the Lawrence Partnership for Transition to Employment! Looking forward to further collaboration with this amazing group.

Looking forward to presenting this webinar on how to apply the Four Guideposts for Community Life Engagement on campus!

Tomorrow 5/2! Think College Webinar: How Engaged are Your Students in Campus Life? Register now at bit.ly/3Kt0H1a #ThinkCollege

We had so much fun at last month's Age of Champions Health & Wellness Fair! CACL's community-oriented annual event celebrates the joy of healthy aging. #HealthyAging #Inclusion #Community

Last week we worked towards building a stronger community at our annual day of service by volunteering at the Manchester Webster house. There we learned a fresh coat of paint goes a long way toward fostering a safe, home-like environment for children.

.ThinkWork's latest Engage brief examines the CLE Fidelity Scale, a tool for service providers to assess how day services and supports align with the four guideposts for community life engagement developed by ICI: buff.ly/3O8p1Zb

The IOD is seeking a new LEND Director. Know anyone who might be interested? Feel free to reach out to me directly. jobs.usnh.edu/postings/55876

For most people with hearing loss, sign language does not equal accessibility. bit.ly/3wu3GjH #hearingloss #HOH #audiology #livingwithhearingloss #captions

I can't believe we missed it again! Last time we were on the Big Island, Kilauea started erupting the day we left. This time, one week after we left. Guess we just need to go back again....

Kathy Francoeur, National RENEW Trainer/Coach will present on Resilience, Empowerment & Natural Supports for Education and Work (RENEW) at the 2023 California Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (#PBIS) Conference. #UNHCHHS #UNHIOD #PBISCA #mentalhealth

Great opportunity to provide input on training needs for case managers/support coordinators in NH, coming up next week!

Come work with me at the IOD! We are hiring for multiple positions, including a Project Director 2 to support the IOD’s work to enhance community-integrated long term services and supports for people with disabilities in New Hampshire. jobs.usnh.edu/postings/59002

All set up and ready to talk Community Life Engagement In Action at #ANCORCONNECT24! Stop by our table in the registration area to learn more about our national community of practice in partnership with ANCOR Community Inclusion and Institute on Disability

Did you know that social isolation has been identified by the U.S. Surgeon General as an epidemic with “devastating impact”? Isolation is particularly challenging for people with IDD. Check out how CLE in Action is tackling this issue at iod.unh.edu/community-life…

Not if you're my kid, who headed out on her bike in shorts & t shirt at 8am when it was about 35 degrees out...

Check out issue 1 of CLE in Action News: mailchi.mp/unh/cle-in-act…

Register Now for the Assistive Technology Maker Event! September. 28th, 2024. Explore hundreds of devices that have been made by Dr. Therese Willkomm over the last 35 years. Join us for a fun and exciting afternoon with hands on interactive exhibits. ow.ly/hM0q50TeNuL