UNH Institute on Disability

Name

UNH Institute on Disability

Legal name

Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire

Website

https://iod.unh.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Schools & Life Skills Programs (EDAKAAAD), Faculty/Staff Training & Accessibility Awareness Programs (EDALAGAI), Disability Case Management, Retention & Student Support (EDALAGAJ), Assistive Technology (AT) Access & AAC Access Support (OT-Led) (EDAKAFAG)

Keywords

• Developmental disability research
• Professional disability training
• Technical assistance services
• Community inclusion programs
• Disability education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Durham, New Hampshire

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Research Grants: Primary funding from federal agencies including HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration), CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), and NIDILRR (National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research) for research and training programs.
2. State Government Funding: Funding from NH Department of Education, NH Developmental Disabilities Council, NH Bureau of Developmental Services, and other state agencies for training and service programs.
3. Foundation Grants: Grant funding from foundations including Northeast Delta Dental Foundation ($30,000 for oral health training), NH Charitable Foundation, WITH Foundation, and others supporting specific programs and research initiatives.
4. Educational Tuition and Scholarships: Graduate-level training programs providing tuition waivers and scholarships for qualified applicants in several programs including NH-ME LEND and disabilities studies.
5. Professional Development and Training Services: Fee-based professional development, continuing education credits, and training workshops for healthcare providers, educators, and disability professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The UNH Institute on Disability (IOD) is a University-Affiliated Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), founded in 1987 within the University of New Hampshire. It conducts applied research on disability issues, delivers professional training and continuing education to disability service providers, and provides technical assistance and community-based programs to advance the inclusion, independence, and quality of life of people with disabilities.

Product overview

The UNH Institute on Disability (IOD) is a University-Affiliated Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) that offers a comprehensive portfolio of programs, training, and research initiatives focused on disability inclusion. Rather than a single product, the IOD operates as a multi-faceted organization offering educational programs (NH-ME LEND, Leadership Series, ARRT postdoctoral training), intervention programs (RENEW, Building Futures Together), specialized training (National Center for START Services, healthcare provider trainings), research and evaluation services, and academic courses. The portfolio includes dedicated priority areas for Assistive Technology, Behavioral Health & Wellness, Community Living & Employment, Health & Genetics, and Inclusive Early Care & Education. Key products include the NH Disability and Health Program, Children's Behavioral Health Team, and various evidence-based guidelines and publications for practitioners serving people with disabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NH-ME LEND: Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities program providing graduate-level interdisciplinary training
• Building Futures Together
• RENEW
• Wildcats for Recovery
• NH Leadership Series
• NH Senior Leadership Series
• START Services
• NH Disability and Health Program

Products and services

• Applied Disability Research
• Professional Training and Continuing Education
• Technical Assistance to State Agencies and Providers
• Community-Based Disability Education and Direct Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 42% of adults with disabilities report experiencing more than 14 mentally unhealthy days per month vs. 11% of adults without disabilities (DHDS, 2022)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Geisel School of Medicine at DartmouthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for NH-ME LEND program providing graduate-level interdisciplinary training in maternal and child health/developmental disabilities since 1993.
• Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies/UCEDD at University of MainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership since 2011 to expand NH-ME LEND services to rural underserved regions of Maine and develop regional infrastructure.
• NH Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding source and partner for NH Leadership Series and other educational programs serving students with disabilities.
• NH Developmental Disabilities CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in funding and supporting NH Leadership Series and other disability advocacy initiatives.
• Resources for Human DevelopmentminorOthersPremier sponsor for 2024 START National Training Institute.
• YAIminorOthersChampion sponsor for 2024 START National Training Institute.
• eVerominorOthersLuncheon sponsor for 2024 START National Training Institute.
• Easter Seals Southern CaliforniaminorOthersSTART Village sponsor for 2024 START National Training Institute.
• RHA Health ServicesminorOthersGold sponsor for 2024 START National Training Institute.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• YAI (National Institute for People with Disabilities): Large national direct-service provider for people with IDD, including START Network partner and SNTI conference champion sponsor. Comparable as a major operational player in the IDD services ecosystem that collaborates with IOD on national training and START initiatives.
• Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison: UCEDD and IDD research center at UW-Madison with integrated clinical, research, and training programs for individuals with developmental disabilities—directly comparable in combining graduate training, clinical services, and translational IDD research.
• Boston University Institute for Community Inclusion: UCEDD at Boston University conducting disability research, training, and technical assistance with similar portfolio of graduate training, employment research, and community-based services—directly comparable as a fellow UCEDD serving the New England disability community.
• Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, UMass Chan Medical School: UCEDD at UMass Chan Medical School providing IDD research, training, and LEND program services—directly comparable as a fellow Massachusetts/New England UCEDD with similar interdisciplinary training and family-centered care focus.
• Human Services Research Institute (HSRI): National nonprofit research and consulting organization focused on disability, behavioral health, and human services systems. Comparable as a peer organization providing research, evaluation, and technical assistance in the disability services field.
• University of Cincinnati Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCCEDD): UCEDD at University of Cincinnati operating in the same federal UCEDD network with comparable research, training, and community service programs for people with developmental disabilities—directly comparable as a peer UCEDD serving a different region.
• VCU Partnership for People with Disabilities: UCEDD at Virginia Commonwealth University providing interdisciplinary training, research, and services for people with disabilities—directly comparable UCEDD with similar LEND training and community-based disability programs.

Others

• AAIDD (American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities): Professional association establishing practice standards and publishing in the IDD field. Comparable as a content authority and convening organization in the IDD domain, though operating as a membership association rather than a research/training institute.
• AUCD (Association of University Centers on Disabilities): National membership organization representing the network of 67 UCEDDs, including IOD. Not a competitor but a closely aligned ecosystem enabler whose federal advocacy and network coordination directly shape IOD's operating environment.

Emerging players

• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Center for Autism Research: Major pediatric IDD/autism research center producing clinical research and provider training in the IDD space. Comparable as a research-driven institution developing IDD clinical standards and provider training, though embedded within a hospital system rather than a university institute.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CenterforSTARTServices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unh-institute-on-disability

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

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