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Direct Support Workforce Solutions: Strategies for Individual and Collective Action Toward Workforce Stability

Presenters: - Amy Hewitt, PhD, FAAIDD, University of Minnesota - Susan O'Nell, University of Minnesota In this webinar, the authors of the newly published book, Direct Support Workforce Solutions: A Guidebook of Strategies for Individual and Collective Action Toward Workforce Stability, address the critical issues affecting both the direct support workforce and providers supporting community living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Watch Recording Here

https://www.aaidd.org/education/event-details/2025/08/07/default-calendar/direct-support-workforce-solutions-strategies-for-individual-and-collective-action-toward-workforce-stability

AAIDD Journals Introduce “First Online” Articles

on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities’ (AAIDD) three journals will transition to the Taylor, .” Inclusion Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Currently, only IDD has first online articles. American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AJIDD) *** Founded in 1876, AAIDD is the oldest professional association concerned with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Learn more about the organization at www.aaidd.org

https://www.aaidd.org/news-policy/news/article/2025/12/03/aaidd-journals-introduce-first-online-articles

Palliative Care Trajectories for Adults with Intellectual Disability

Palliative Care Trajectories for Adults with Intellectual Disability, Presenters: Romane Couvrette, PhD, Université de Montréal In this webinar speakers will: Examine the complexity of palliative care trajectories for adults with intellectual disabilities through an ecological and relational lens. Identify key interacting factors influencing the quality and inclusiveness of palliative care. Highlight ethical challenges and opportunities related to autonomy, inclusion, and end-of-life decision-making. Discuss strategies

https://www.aaidd.org/education/event-details/2026/06/09/default-calendar/palliative-care-trajectories-for-adults-with-intellectual-disability

SIS reflects the strides society has made

for people with intellectual disabilities have changed dramatically over the last 50 years. Prior to the 1950s it was accepted as inevitable that adults with intellectual disabilities who lacked the skills, . Times have changed. Today people with intellectual disabilities receive supports that enable them, in community settings, it is expected that people with intellectual disabilities are able to work, (Americans with Disabilities Act, 1990). It is not only realistic to expect people with intellectual

https://www.aaidd.org/docs/default-source/about-aaidd/sis-reflects-the-strides-society-has-made.pdf?sfvrsn=f930661b_0

Understanding Dual Diagnosis: Intellectual Disability and Mental Health

Understanding Dual Diagnosis: Intellectual Disability and Mental Health, AAIDD Online Learning Course: Understanding Dual Diagnosis: Intellectual Disability and Mental Health In the past it was thought that people with intellectual disabilities could not have mental illnesses. As a result, people with disabilities were not evaluated or treated for mental health conditions. Today we know that people with intellectual disabilities can and do suffer from mental, , the term dual diagnosis refers specifically to people who have both an intellectual disability as well

https://www.aaidd.org/education/event-details/2015/11/23/default-calendar/understanding-dual-diagnosis-intellectual-disability-and-mental-health

AAIDD Online Learning: Understanding Dual Diagnosis: Intellectual Disability and Mental Health

AAIDD Online Learning: Understanding Dual Diagnosis: Intellectual Disability and Mental Health, AAIDD Online Learning Course: Understanding Dual Diagnosis: Intellectual Disability and Mental Health In the past it was thought that people with intellectual disabilities could not have mental illnesses. As a result, people with disabilities were not evaluated or treated for mental health conditions. Today we know that people with intellectual disabilities can and do suffer from mental, , the term dual diagnosis refers specifically to people who have both an intellectual disability as well

https://www.aaidd.org/education/event-details/2017/01/16/default-calendar/understanding-dual-diagnosis-intellectual-disability-and-mental-health

Scholarship Opportunities

Network committed to including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the AAIDD, FAQS Contact Us Order SIS DABS DABS Literature Intellectual Disability Historical Context Criteria FAQs on Intellectual Disability Intersectionality About AAIDD, with intellectual or developmental disability who is involved in self-advocacy and is interested in attending, in religion and/or spirituality, including how people with disabilities experience belonging, meaning

https://www.aaidd.org/education/annual-conference/scholarship-opportunities

Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities

Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities, on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 900Silver Spring, MD, and Research Briefs FAQS Contact Us Order SIS DABS DABS Literature Intellectual Disability Historical Context Criteria FAQs on Intellectual Disability Intersectionality, Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities AAIDD is a member organization of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD). CCD is a coalition of approximately 100

https://www.aaidd.org/news-policy/policy/consortium-for-citizens-with-disabilities

AAIDD Announces its 2013-2014 Board of Directors

professional association concerned with intellectual and developmental disabilities. AAIDD advocates, March 6, 2013, Washington, DC The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) is extremely pleased to announce its 2013–2014 Board of Directors, effective July 1, University Center on Developmental Disabilities, Lawrence, Kansas Secretary-Treasurer: Patti N, in Developmental Disabilities At-Large Members: Loui Lord Nelson, PhD, FAAIDD Post-doctoral Fellow

https://www.aaidd.org/news-policy/news/article/2013/03/06/aaidd-announces-its-2013-2014-board-of-directors

AAIDD Announces its 2020-2021 Board of Directors

with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Learn more about the organization at www.aaidd.org., February 13, 2020; Silver Spring, MD: The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) is extremely pleased to announce its 2020–2021 Board of Directors, effective, , FAAIDD Director, Kansas University Center on Developmental Disabilities and Professor, Department, and Training, Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, Louisiana Department of Health, Baton

https://www.aaidd.org/news-policy/news/article/2020/02/13/aaidd-announces-its-2020-2021-board-of-directors

AAIDD Announces its 2021-2022 Board of Directors

Project Director, State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, concerned with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Learn more about the organization, February 16, 2021; Silver Spring, MD: The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) is extremely pleased to announce its 2021–2022 Board of Directors, effective, Professor and Director, Kansas University Center on Developmental Disabilities, University

https://www.aaidd.org/news-policy/news/article/2021/02/16/aaidd-announces-its-2021-2022-board-of-directors

AAIDD Fellow Application

of intellectual and developmental disabilities. While it is assumed all members have made a contribution, disabilities. 2)Contributions which benefit people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, meritorious contributions to the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities in all areas, , and the improvement of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Skillful and diligent advocacy activities to benefit people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

https://www.aaidd.org/docs/default-source/a-f/fellows/fellow-application6d2c63ae9e8c6329b425ff0000b6faa6.docx?sfvrsn=ca00021_2

Inclusive research minigrant_2026

members with intellectual and developmental disabilities across different stages of the research process. This is distinct from only including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, applicant to compensate research team members with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with intellectual and developmental disabilities. ● Materials and technology that supports research team, with intellectual and developmental disabilities. ● A maximum of $200 can be spent on training

https://www.aaidd.org/docs/default-source/membership/inclusive-research-minigrant_2026.pdf?sfvrsn=dad10621_6

AAIDD Calls Upon APA to Revise Proposed Diagnosis of “Intellectual Developmental Disorder”

AAIDD Calls Upon APA to Revise Proposed Diagnosis of “Intellectual Developmental Disorder”, Washington, DC (May 17, 2012) The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) issued strongly-worded comments to American Psychiatric Association (APA) on its, to become “intellectual developmental disorder” in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic, with its own thoroughly researched and professionally accepted definition of intellectual disability, the term “intellectual disability” as the replacement for “mental retardation.” Founded in 1876, AAIDD

https://www.aaidd.org/news-policy/news/article/2012/05/17/aaidd-calls-upon-apa-to-revise-proposed-diagnosis-of-intellectual-developmental-disorder-

Interventions for Transition-Age Youth With Disabilities: A Meta-Analysis of Group Design Studies

Interventions for Transition-Age Youth With Disabilities: A Meta-Analysis of Group Design Studies,  American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Interventions for Transition-Age Youth with Disabilities: A Meta-Analysis of Group Design Studies --Manuscript Draft-- Manuscript Number: AJIDD-D-20-00089R5 Article Type: Comprehensive Review Keywords: autism; intellectual disability; extensive support needs; Transition; intervention Corresponding Author: Shannon Crowley, investigated interventions for transition-age youth diagnosed with autism, intellectual disability

https://www.aaidd.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/a-meta-analysis-of-group-design-studies.pdf?sfvrsn=67d53a21_0

AAIDD Announces Its 2023 Fellows

concerned with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Learn more about the organization at http, Ceremony to take place during the 147th AAIDD Annual Meeting in June 2023. January 9, 2023 (Silver Spring, MD) The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) is pleased to announce and congratulate the following individuals who have been identified, , and are judged to have made a meritorious contribution to the field of intellectual disability

https://www.aaidd.org/news-policy/news/article/2023/01/09/aaidd-announces-its-2023-fellows

AAIDD Announces Its 2022 Fellows

Ceremony to take place during the 146th AAIDD Annual Meeting in June 2022. January 11, 2022 (Silver Spring, MD) The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) is pleased to announce and congratulate the following individuals who have been identified, , AAIDD is the oldest professional association concerned with intellectual and developmental disabilities, , and are judged to have made a meritorious contribution to the field of intellectual disability. The newest

https://www.aaidd.org/news-policy/news/article/2022/01/11/aaidd-announces-its-2022-fellows

AAIDD Applauds the FDA for Banning the Use of Electrical Devices to Address Self-Injurious or Aggressive Behavior

association concerned with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Learn more about, March 4, 2020 (Silver Spring, Maryland): The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) applauds the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its announcement today of a final rule that prohibits the use of electrical stimulation devices (ESDs) for self-injurious, this ban, were legal to use on people with intellectual disability. AAIDD’s perspective on the use

https://www.aaidd.org/news-policy/news/article/2020/03/04/aaidd-applauds-the-fda-for-banning-the-use-of-electrical-devices-to-address-self-injurious-or-aggressive-behavior

AAIDD Announces Its 2025 Fellows

January 7, 2025 (Silver Spring, MD) Ceremony to take place during the 149th AAIDD Annual Meeting in June 2025. The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) is pleased to announce and congratulate the following individuals who have been identified to receive, is the oldest professional association concerned with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Learn more, and are judged to have made a meritorious contribution to the field of intellectual disability. The newest

https://www.aaidd.org/news-policy/news/article/2025/01/07/aaidd-announces-its-2025-fellows

LIDD 2023 January

Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Annual Meeting and Conference. I am, with intellectual and developmental disabilities, exacerbating existing disparities and pushing to the forefront, , to a 4-year term as the next Editor of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD, with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and psychiatric disabilities. Syard, of knowledge in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities through education

https://www.aaidd.org/publications/newsletters/leadership-in-idd/lidd-2023-january
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