2005 Annual TASH Conference
November 9-12 - Milwaukee Midwest Express Center
Online Exhibit Hall

Institute on Disability / UNH
Booth # 57

The Institute on Disability/UCED (IOD) at the University of New Hampshire works to advance principles of choice, family and consumer-directed supports, community inclusion and cultural competence throughout the life span. It does this through:

• INTEGRITY ... in its working relationships, practices, and decisions.
• LEADERSHIP... in generating and advancing promising practices.
• EXCELLENCE ... both in its individual and collective actions.
• SERVICE ... to communities, people with disabilities and their families, UNH, the public, and others who are affected by its work.
• RESPECT ... for individuals’ roles, diversity, contribution, and viewpoints.
• COOPERATION ... in the planning, management, and work of the IOD.
• COMMITMENT ... to improving the lives of people with disabilities and their families.
• Partnerships ... with other individuals, diverse groups, organizations, and people with disabilities and their families.
• Openness ... in communications and decision-making.

To carry out its vision, mission, and values the IOD:

• Trains students, self-advocates, families and professionals through coursework, seminars, workshops and conferences
• Provides technical assistance to organizations and individuals to improve their capacity to include all citizens
• Serves as a resource for information to policymakers and government officials
  Disseminates information to families, consumers, community members and professionals via books, monographs, articles, videos, newsletters, the Internet and press coverage including TV, radio, newspapers and consumer forums
• Conducts applied research to better understand and address the needs of individuals with disabilities
• Engages in collaborative activities and joint projects with organizations that share common goals

V/TTY: (603) 862-4320
Fax: (603) 862-0555

http://iod.unh.edu/