The American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry

The American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry The AADMD was organized in 2002 to provide a forum for healthcare professionals who provide clinical

Sharing photos from an incredible event - “Disability Advocacy on the Move”, held January 15 at the Positive Exposure G...
01/22/2026

Sharing photos from an incredible event - “Disability Advocacy on the Move”, held January 15 at the Positive Exposure Gallery and hosted by the Einstein AADMD Student Chapter in collaboration with ADAPT Community Network!

Saddle up! Have you registered yet?Join us June 4–7, 2026 in Dallas, Texas for the 24th Annual AADMD One Voice Conferenc...
01/21/2026

Saddle up! Have you registered yet?

Join us June 4–7, 2026 in Dallas, Texas for the 24th Annual AADMD One Voice Conference — the only interdisciplinary health conference dedicated to improving healthcare and outcomes for people with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD).

🤠 2026 Theme: Saddle Up! Together We Thrive
This year’s theme celebrates collaboration across healthcare disciplines as we navigate a changing landscape in IDD care — learning not just to survive, but to thrive together.

✨ Why Attend:
• Interdisciplinary education — from medicine and dentistry to nursing and allied health.
• Cutting-edge sessions and practical takeaways you can apply in your practice.
• Networking with peers and leaders who care deeply about equitable, inclusive healthcare.
• Continuing Education Credits — earn medical, dental, or nursing CE.

📍 Location: Hilton Dallas Southlake Town Square, Southlake, TX
📅 Dates: June 4–7, 2026
📌 Don’t miss out on this transformative event!

👉 Register today: https://aadmdconference.com/

A great opportunity from Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group and Project ECHO: The DSMIG Project ECHO is a monthly virt...
01/19/2026

A great opportunity from Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group and Project ECHO: The DSMIG Project ECHO is a monthly virtual meeting for health care professionals to learn and share information about the care of people with Down syndrome. It is based on the Project ECHO model developed at the University of New Mexico. All sessions take place from 5:00 - 6:15 PM ET.

Register: https://www.dsmig-usa.org/project-echo

RFP closing soon!Medical schools can apply for a $15,000 NICHE-MED grant to enhance curriculum addressing gaps in care f...
01/15/2026

RFP closing soon!

Medical schools can apply for a $15,000 NICHE-MED grant to enhance curriculum addressing gaps in care for patients with IDD. Selected partners receive AADMD technical assistance and are expected to meaningfully include self-advocates with IDD through community collaboration.

📅 Open now through January 30, 2026
📍 U.S. medical schools | One-time eligibility

👉 Learn more & apply: https://www.nichecurriculum.org/niche-med-rfp

🚨 VGR is happening tomorrow! 🚨Don’t miss our next Virtual Grand Rounds on January 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM Eastern.From Conce...
01/14/2026

🚨 VGR is happening tomorrow! 🚨
Don’t miss our next Virtual Grand Rounds on January 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM Eastern.

From Concept to Curriculum: Developing an IDD Training Program for Internal Medicine Resident Physicians

Featured Speakers:
Lauren Clarke, MD, MA, MHA • Christine Santiago, MD, MPH • Sarah Verity, BS • Cassy Christianson, MA, OTR/L • Sydney Walls, MPH • Sunil K. Joshi, MD, PhD

This Virtual Grand Rounds will take you behind the scenes of how the Stanford Internal Medicine Residency Program, in partnership with AbilityPath, developed and launched an innovative curriculum to enhance resident education in caring for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Presenters will walk through the inspiration for the program, the step-by-step development process, and the core elements of the curriculum. Attendees will also hear insights from resident evaluations, learn why community–academic partnerships are essential to successful training, and explore lessons learned along with future plans for dissemination and growth.

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

Webinar alert! Transforming Transition in Dental Care for People with DisabilitiesJanuary 14, 2026, 6:30 PM-7:30 PM, Via...
01/13/2026

Webinar alert! Transforming Transition in Dental Care for People with Disabilities

January 14, 2026, 6:30 PM-7:30 PM, Via Zoom

The NYU Dentistry Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities is providing a special CE webinar. In this lecture, Dr. Chelsea Fosse will provide an overview of the challenges people with disabilities face in transitioning dental care from childhood to adulthood.

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/d9fe34b2-33fa-48de-92a3-5f3454fea734/summary

This month, Student Chapter .nyucd assisted with and attended Special Olympics, Special Smiles - connecting with athlete...
01/12/2026

This month, Student Chapter .nyucd assisted with and attended Special Olympics, Special Smiles - connecting with athletes, providing oral health instructions and screenings, and of course cheering them on!

Mattel continues its commitment to representing people with IDD- meet the new Barbie with autism 👏💖🧩
01/12/2026

Mattel continues its commitment to representing people with IDD- meet the new Barbie with autism 👏💖🧩

🦷 Important Read for Dental & Health Professionals!Check out this insightful article from Nature/British Dental Journal:...
01/08/2026

🦷 Important Read for Dental & Health Professionals!

Check out this insightful article from Nature/British Dental Journal: “Why should everybody care about special care dentistry?” — it explores the vital role of Special Care Dentistry in preparing clinicians to care for patients with additional needs, and why this specialty matters for inclusive, patient-centered practice.

👉 Read the article: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41415-021-3465-2

This is a great resource for:
✔️ Dentists & dental care professionals
✔️ Educators & students
✔️ Advocates for equitable healthcare

Learn why expanding exposure to Special Care Dentistry – both in education and practice – is crucial for meeting the needs of diverse patient populations.

We are excited to share this event! Our Einstein AADMD Student Chapter , in collaboration with ADAPT Community Network A...
01/07/2026

We are excited to share this event! Our Einstein AADMD Student Chapter , in collaboration with ADAPT Community Network ADAPT Community Network, Rose F. Kennedy UCEDD at Montefiore, and Positive Exposure, will be hosting an on-site event on Thursday, January 15th at the Positive Exposure Gallery in NYC. Doors open at 5pm. This event is open to all!

📘 New Resource Alert!The Environment of Care (EOC) Resource Guide is now available — a practical tool to help healthcare...
01/06/2026

📘 New Resource Alert!

The Environment of Care (EOC) Resource Guide is now available — a practical tool to help healthcare teams create safer, more inclusive environments for people with IDD.

✨ Even more tools, insights, and related resources are available inside our AADMD Member Network.
👉 Explore the full library here: network.aadmd.org

01/05/2026

SAVING SUPERMAN tells the story of Jonathan, a 57-year-old man with autism who’s become a local hero in the Chicago suburb of Glen Ellyn. Affectionately known as “Superman,” Jonathan is celebrated for his everyday acts of kindness and has been a beloved fixture in the town’s Fourth of July Parade for nearly 30 years. When a new building owner threatened his home, the community rallied behind him — led by his best friend, Julie — whose grassroots fundraiser sparked an outpouring of support to save not just his house, but the spirit of the town itself. Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjVLL1svXXQ

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Warwick, NY
10990

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http://www.aadmdconference.com/

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