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NH-INACTIVE-Institute on Disability, UCEDD
Program Type UCEDD Fiscal Year 2020
Contact Andrew Houtenville, PhD
Email [email protected]    
Phone 603-862-3999    
Project Description
The Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire works with the State of New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Developmental Services, and the New Hampshire Department of Education on several activities, including:
1. Support the development of a statewide approach to START services in NH including expansion to all ten Area Agencies (AA).
2. In cooperation with BDS staff, identify specific measurement points and develop a plan collect longitudinal data on outcomes related to individuals served via the In Home Support Waiver.
3. Through the New Hampshire Leadership Series support leadership training for 35 parents, family members, individuals with disabilities, and MCH LEND trainees on topics related to the history of the disability services, best practices in education, employment, family support, and community living, community organizing and policy change.
4. Develop and submit a minimum of three grant proposals related to priorities recommended by the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Developmental Services, Department of Education, Developmental Disabilities Council, Disability Rights Center and UNH/College of Health and Human Services.
5. Conduct a minimum of 15 training seminars/workshops that address topics related to identified needs in the system of services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, service coordinators, service providers, direct support professionals and others. Topics may include person centered planning, self-determination, cross-systems development, and integrated/inclusive services and supports.
6. Conduct a minimum of 10 training seminars/workshops/webinars and provide technical assistance (TA) for paraprofessionals, educators, administrators, and parents on topics related to identified education and/or school system needs including: Response to Intervention (RTI), early literacy, integrated recreation, transition from school to adult life, augmentative alternative communication, alternative assessment, and inclusive education best practices and strategies.
7. Update and disseminate a policy brief on the state-of-the state as it relates to disability supports and services in New Hampshire.
8. Disseminate key state, regional and national research outcomes and policy analyses through the RAP Sheet, IOD?s Vision and Voice newsletter, research briefs, and other reports and publications.
9. Participate on Commissions created by the NH legislature.
10. Inform the general public on a wide variety of issues affecting people with disabilities through on-going and active communication via the IOD website, press releases, and other media.