Colorado Association of Nurses for the Developmentally Disabled

01/05/2026

Mark Your Calendar Exam Application Deadline: Friday, February 27, 2026 Already Applied & Approved? Exam Registration Deadline: Friday, April 3, 2026 Advanced registration is required. We do...

12/17/2025

As 2026 approaches, there’s still time to make a meaningful impact.
Donating before December 31st not only supports the work we do — it also counts toward this year’s tax filings. Your generosity continues to fuel the mission to serve local communities and make a meaningful impact in the lives of others, and we’re so grateful for each and every contribution.
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12/09/2025

Let's have a little more grace and patience this holiday season 🫶

The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. However, for individuals with disabilities and their families, it can also present unique challenges. Navigating accessibility during the holidays requires thoughtful planning and consideration to ensure that everyone can fully part...

11/24/2025

CANDD is pleased to share this announcement and introduction from John Moore of Teva Pharmaceuticals. John’s role is strictly educational—he is not promoting or selling any products. He will be...

11/12/2025

We’re wrapping up our sponsor shoutouts with a big thank-you to Ward Road Pharmacy! They’re a newer addition to the CANDD family and have been joining us for the past few years. We’re so grateful to have multiple pharmacy partners dedicated to supporting the IDD community and the facilities that care for them. 💙
Thank you, Ward Road Pharmacy, for being part of this year’s conference—we look forward to many more years together!

11/10/2025

Even though the makers of NARCAN® Nasal Spray couldn't join us in person this year, Emergent BioSolutions still showed incredible support! They generously donated Narcan nasal spray trainers, informational handouts, and window clings for all of the nurses who attended the conference.

A special shoutout to our now-president, Niki Liddle-Aaron, who reached out while preparing her in-depth opioid presentation—thanks to her efforts, Emergent jumped in and made a real impact!

THANK YOU

11/08/2025

Tarrytown Expocare Pharmacy isn’t just any pharmacy—they specialize in IDD care nationwide! We were thrilled to welcome them back this year as one of our cherished sponsors. Their continued partnership gives our community another trusted pharmaceutical resource, and we couldn’t be more grateful.

Thank you, Tarrytown Expocare, for showing up year after year with incredible support, valuable educational opportunities, and endlessly positive energy. We appreciate you!

11/06/2025

Andrew with iCareManager showed up again this year ready to impress, showing off the company's new Electronic Health Record. We are so glad that more options are being offered across the whole USA that are geared specific towards the IDD field!
Thank you for being an amazing sponsor this year!

11/04/2025

Therap Services have been a long time supporter of CANDD! I would guess a majority of IDD facilities are using this valuable software! Thank you for coming to CANDD every year!

11/01/2025

A huge thank-you to Good Shepherd Fund for being one of our amazing sponsors this year! Their dedication to providing guardianship and care management services makes such a positive impact. We truly appreciate your support and presence at CANDD! 💚 THANK YOU 💚