UNH Institute on Disability Email Format
Higher EducationNew Hampshire, United States11-50 Employees
Founded in 1987, the UNH Institute on Disability is a university-based center focused on advancing knowledge, policies, and practices that affect the lives of people with disabilities and their families. It is New Hampshire’s University Center for Excellence in Disability and is federally designated under the Developmental Disabilities Act, operating within the University of New Hampshire. Through interdisciplinary research, academic programs, service activities, and dissemination efforts, the institute works to strengthen the capacity of local, state, and national systems to respond to the needs of people with disabilities and their families. Based in Durham, New Hampshire, the institute sits within the higher education landscape and supports disability-related activities across local, state, and national levels. Its work emphasizes collaboration across disciplines to address practical challenges and inform policy and practice at multiple levels. The organization maintains a relatively small team focused on advancing understanding and disseminating approaches related to disability services and opportunities.