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02/20/2026

There's no one better to be than YOU 🌞

02/19/2026

“If I cannot do great things,
I can do small things in a great way.”
– Martin Luther King Jr.
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02/18/2026

Nominations are OPEN for the NADD Annual Awards! 📢📢

These awards honor individuals, teams, and organizations whose outstanding leadership, innovation, and dedication have significantly advanced services and supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health needs.

The NADD Annual Awards celebrate excellence across our field and recognize those whose work reflects NADD’s mission and values.

Award Categories:
NADD Member of the Year Award
DSP Award for Excellence
NADD Award for Innovation & Excellence
Earl L. Loschen Award for Clinical Practice
Steven Reiss Research Award
Frank J. Menolascino Award for Excellence

Awards will be presented at the Awards Luncheon during the NADD Annual Conference, October 7–9, in Pittsburgh, PA. Award recipients will receive complimentary conference registration and hotel accommodations to attend the NADD Annual Conference.

Nomination Deadline: March 1, 2026

Do you know someone who should be honored for their contributions to the field?

Click below to learn more about the award categories and to make your nominations!

https://thenadd.org/awards/

02/18/2026

Nominations are OPEN for the NADD's Annual Awards! 📢📢

These awards honor individuals, teams, and organizations whose outstanding leadership, innovation, and dedication have significantly advanced services and supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health needs.

The NADD Annual Awards celebrate excellence across our field and recognize those whose work reflects NADD’s mission and values.

Award Categories:
NADD Member of the Year Award
DSP Award for Excellence
NADD Award for Innovation & Excellence
Earl L. Loschen Award for Clinical Practice
Steven Reiss Research Award
Frank J. Menolascino Award for Excellence

Awards will be presented at the Awards Luncheon during the NADD Annual Conference, October 7–9, in Pittsburgh, PA. Award recipients will receive complimentary conference registration and hotel accommodations to attend the NADD Annual Conference.

Nomination Deadline: March 1, 2026

Do you know someone who should be honored for their contributions to the field?

Click below to learn more about the award categories and to make your nominations!

The NADD Annual Awards celebrate individuals and organizations that demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation, and commitment to improving services and supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health needs. These awards highlight exemplary practices and re...

02/17/2026

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! 5th Annual Dual Diagnosis Virtual Conference

WHOLE PEOPLE, WHOLE SYSTEMS:
Reimagining Support for the Dually Diagnosed
Examining the whole-person care model as it relates to dually diagnosed (MH/IDD) individuals

KEYNOTE PRESENTER:
Jeanne Farr, Chief Executive Officer of The National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD)

JOIN US!
Health care professionals, family members, and individuals will receive a comprehensive overview of the whole-person care model and how it can be applied to people with a dual diagnosis of intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental illness. Attendees will learn how providers, such as Merakey are implementing the whole-person care model throughout its services.

February 25, 2026
11:00AM - 5:00PM (ET)
FREE & Virtual Event!

Learn more & register:

02/16/2026

NADD developed the NADD Competency-Based IDD/MI Dual Diagnosis Direct Support Professional Certification Program to certify the competency of DSPs who support people with dual diagnosis.

In general, DSPs spend more time with the person with IDD/MI than any other professional. The competence of the DSP can make a big difference in the quality of life for people. DSPs are often the ones charged with supporting skill building. They help the person engage in recommended therapies on a day-to-day basis. This work requires an advanced level of skill and knowledge to do well.

Learn more at thenadd.org

02/15/2026

As part of our partnership with the Link Center—a free online library of trustworthy models and evidence-based practices has been created to support capacity building across states and systems.

Learn More: https://thelinkcenter.org/

02/14/2026

We love our Members ❤️
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02/13/2026

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! 5th Annual Dual Diagnosis Virtual Conference

WHOLE PEOPLE, WHOLE SYSTEMS:
Reimagining Support for the Dually Diagnosed
Examining the whole-person care model as it relates to dually diagnosed (MH/IDD) individuals

KEYNOTE PRESENTER:
Jeanne Farr, Chief Executive Officer of The National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD)

JOIN US!
Health care professionals, family members, and individuals will receive a comprehensive overview of the whole-person care model and how it can be applied to people with a dual diagnosis of intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental illness. Attendees will learn how providers, such as Merakey are implementing the whole-person care model throughout its services.

February 25, 2026
11:00AM - 5:00PM (ET)
FREE & Virtual Event!

Learn more & register:

JOIN US!Health care professionals, family members, and individuals will receive a comprehensive overview of the whole-person care model and how it can be applied to people with a dual diagnosis of intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental illness. Attendees will learn how providers, suc...

02/13/2026

Every three months, The Link Center hosts shared learning groups for direct support professionals, clinical professionals, family members, and people with lived experience. These groups provide opportunities to dive into important topics and tap into your expertise and experiences related to people with cognitive disabilities, including intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and brain injuries, and mental health conditions. These meetings are led by members of our steering committee and project partners.

EXPLORE THE LINK CENTER: thelinkcenter.org

02/13/2026

LOVE GROWS 💗