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The AADMD was organized in 2002 to provide a forum for healthcare professionals who provide clinical

11/22/2025

Recently, Board Member and Special Olympics Athlete Leader Justin Steinberg, participated as an interviewer in the Special Report! Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crwrpvA4Pac

11/21/2025

Join us for our next VGR! December 16, 2025, 12pm Eastern
The American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD) invites you to a dynamic webinar featuring leading experts in medical education. This session will explore innovative approaches to teaching health professionals through patient simulation, with a focus on representing individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Speakers will share best practices, highlight current challenges, and discuss strategies for integrating simulation into medical training programs. Attendees will gain practical insights into how simulation can improve learner competency, empathy, and confidence in providing equitable, high-quality care for people with IDD.

Speakers: Moderator: Seth M. Keller, MD, Rutgers Project ECHO Simulation Team Les Barta EdD(c), MPA, NRP, CHSE & Leone Murphy APN-C, Valerie Chadwick, BSN, RN, The Arc of Philadelphia and Prof. Christian Brandt, MD

Register: https://aadmd-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZgbGLxKTQdGN_Q4q2mHGgw #/registration

11/20/2025

Did you know? We have a collaboration with OMNEAN on the American Direct Support Safety Standards, a CPR and First Aid certification program specifically designed for supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).

This program covers the crucial “Fatal Five”—dehydration, aspiration, constipation, seizures, and sepsis—along with fall prevention and effective communication with non-speaking individuals and more.

We invite you to join this important initiative and become a certified program.

Click here to enroll: https://www.americandirectsupportsafetystandards.com/

11/19/2025

How do bias, systems, and dignity shape the healthcare experience for people with IDD?
This month’s Member Spotlight with Dr. Syard Evans with Arkansas Support Network goes deeper than clinical care—into what it truly means to support people where they live, learn, and thrive.

🔗 Full spotlight now on the Member Network: network.aadmd.org

11/19/2025

Super proud of our Student Chapter .cmul for their attendance at the launch of BIRD lab - Biodiversity and Integrated Research for Development (BIRD-Lab) to explore opportunities for research collaboration and community impact. The engagement highlighted the shared commitment to advancing knowledge and innovation through science and advocacy. Great job!

11/18/2025

From our friends at NYU Dentistry - don't miss this special webinar tonight!
Unit Zero Webinar: Dental Sensory Adaptations Part II: Creating Comfort and Success

Virtually via Zoom
November 18, 2025
6:30 PM-7:30 PM

In this lecture, Dr. Serena Simone (DDS '18 PG '20), will discuss how dental professionals can create a more comfortable and successful experience for their patients by identifying specific sensory triggers and implementing effective strategies. Introductions and Q & A session moderated by: Barbie Vartanian, Director, Oral Health Advocacy & Policy Initiatives at NYU Dentistry

Hosted by NYU Dentistry Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities and Development and Alumni Relations. 1 CE credit. Open to all dental professionals.

Register: https://web.cvent.com/event/69cb8b65-d778-45b7-a837-87750f28f72e/summary

11/17/2025

Important VGR Update! We regret to share that our upcoming webinar, Building a Sustainable Future in Developmental Medicine & Dentistry: From Global Dialogue to Collaborative Action, has been canceled.

Our featured speakers and colleagues are currently responding to the significant impacts of the hurricane and must prioritize local safety and recovery efforts. We fully support their decision and extend our thoughts to everyone affected.

We will work to reschedule this session at a later date and will share updated details as soon as they are available.

Thank you for your understanding and for your continued commitment to advancing global collaboration in IDD healthcare.

In the meantime, check out our upcoming webinars: https://aadmdconference.com/webinars

11/14/2025

Researchers at the Massachusetts General Hospital Down Syndrome Program in 2020 found that individuals with Down syndrome do not meet physical activity recommendations from the US Department of Health and Human Services. In this study, adults with Down syndrome had low daily step counts and high sedentary time.

Increasing your daily step count is a fun, effective way to reduce sedentary time and improve overall health, according to the American Heart Association. For the next three months, you and your loved one can aim for 7,000 steps every day. Turn this challenge into a competition for additional fun and motivation! You can check off this challenge on the 321go!® challenge checklist. More info: https://ow.ly/acVT50XiCGi

11/13/2025

RFP now open! NICHE-MED awards Medical School Partners a $15,000 grant to implement curriculum enhancements that address gaps in medical education regarding patients with IDD. AADMD believes it is essential to include self-advocates with IDD in curriculum efforts. Schools should be prepared to work with community partner(s) to ensure meaningful inclusion of self-advocates in curriculum development and delivery. Medical School Partners get access to technical assistance from AADMD to ensure project success. At this time, Medical School partners must be located in the U.S. and are only eligible to receive a NICHE-MED MSP grant one-time.

The RFP for academic year 2026-2027 (cohort 8) is open now through January 30, 2026. To schedule an informational planning call to discuss this opportunity and your application with the team, email niche-med_admin@aadmd.org.

11/10/2025

An exciting event from AADMD, College of Medicine, University of Lagos Chapter -
IDD Healthcare & The SDGs: Voice of Inclusion || Spotlight Series: November 15, 10am GMT

As the world races toward 2030 where we hope to achieve the SDGs, persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs) in Nigeria and around the world, still face barriers to accessible, quality healthcare. This session brings together health professionals, advocates, and students to explore how inclusion can move from awareness to action — through education, policy, and practice.

Discover how the healthcare system and professionals can become a tool for equity, how the SDGs connect to IDD advocacy, and how we can all help shape a more inclusive, compassionate future.

As a seasoned Consultant Paediatrician and Head of the Emergency Department at LUTH, Dr. Osinaike has dedicated his career to ensuring that children — especially those facing life-threatening conditions — receive timely, compassionate, and equitable care. From stabilizing critically ill children to walking families through complex recovery journeys, his work has touched countless lives across Nigeria.

But Dr. Osinaike’s impact extends beyond the emergency room.
He is a passionate champion of SDG 4: Quality Education, believing that strong health systems begin with strong health professionals.

Through mentorship, clinical training, and capacity-building initiatives, he continues to empower emerging clinicians and strengthen Nigeria’s emergency care workforce.

Reserve Your Spot: https://luma.com/zswtvsi1

11/05/2025

Saddle Up! Registration is Open for the 2026 One Voice Conference

June 4-7, 2026 | Dallas, Texas

The AADMD One Voice Conference brings together healthcare providers, educators, advocates, and self-advocates from across the country who share a mission: improving the quality of care and life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Get ready to:

- Connect with leaders in medicine, dentistry, and disability healthcare.
- Collaborate through interdisciplinary sessions and workshops.
- Celebrate the One Voice mission with events, film screenings, and more.

Register: https://aadmd.regfox.com/aadmd-2026-once-voice-conference

11/05/2025

Webinar Alert: Strategies to Improve Access to Preventative Dental Care for Adults With IDD
December 10, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Presenters:
-Allen Wong, DDS, EdD, DABSCD
University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
-John Berens, MD, FAAP, FACP
Baylor College of Medicine
- David Fray, DDS, MBA
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Dentistry
-Loukia Tsami, MA
University of Houston, Clear Lake

In this webinar speakers will discuss:
Findings from their most recent article, Preliminary Results of an Interdisciplinary Behavioral Program to Improve Access to Preventative Dental Care for Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Work on preventative care in Tennessee and Michigan done by a Professor Emeritus from the University of the Pacific's Dugoni School of Dentistry

Register here: https://mms.aaidd.org/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=AAID&evid=59167697

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