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

🧡 Happy Thanksgiving from AADMD!Today we pause to give thanks for the healthcare professionals, educators, self-advocate...
11/27/2025

🧡 Happy Thanksgiving from AADMD!
Today we pause to give thanks for the healthcare professionals, educators, self-advocates, and families who make up our One Voice community. Your dedication ensures that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities receive the compassionate care they deserve.

We’re deeply grateful for your partnership, passion, and advocacy. Wishing you a holiday filled with rest, gratitude, and connection.

As a caregiver, you know how important it is for your loved one with Down syndrome to receive informed, compassionate he...
11/26/2025

As a caregiver, you know how important it is for your loved one with Down syndrome to receive informed, compassionate healthcare. But did you know that only 5% of adults with Down syndrome in the U.S. have access to a specialty clinic? Most rely on primary care professionals, many of whom lack training in their unique medical needs.

🩺 NDSS created CARE Down Syndrome, an eLearning Course with accompanying peer-reviewed articles developed by leading experts, so you can share trusted, evidence-based tools with your loved one’s healthcare team. Learn more at www.careds.org

AADMD issues an official statement 📣 on Nurses and all health disciplines affected by the recent actions of the US Depa...
11/26/2025

AADMD issues an official statement 📣 on Nurses and all health disciplines affected by the recent actions of the US Department of Education.

Read the full statement here 🔗👇

Important announcement from United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA):We are pleased to announc...
11/25/2025

Important announcement from United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA):

We are pleased to announce that the commemoration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities will be held virtually on Wednesday 3 December 2025.

This year’s theme, “Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress,” seeks to build on the momentum generated by the Second World Summit for Social Development, convened in Doha, Qatar in November 2025, by highlighting critical areas for enhancing disability inclusion to advance progress in the three core themes of social development.

The commemorative event will consist of an Opening segment at 10:00am - 10:30am (EST), followed by an online panel discussion at 10:30am - 11:30am (EST).

The Opening segment will discuss how the framework of the Doha Political Declaration, replete with practical tools and solutions, may be harnessed to achieve social development for, with and by persons with disabilities.

The subsequent online panel discussion will zero in on key enabling factors that are critical to achieving disability inclusion and to advancing progress in social development. Panellists include representatives from governments, the UN system, the private sector and civil society, who will share their insights, knowledge and expertise in a rich and engaging discussion. Join us!

Register: https://zoom.us/j/91600322753

Learn more: https://social.desa.un.org/issues/disability/events/2025-international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities-idpd

11/25/2025

Fellowship opportunity from The New York Academic Dental Centers!

The New York Academic Dental Centers (NYSADC) seeks a new cohort of paid fellows to gain advanced training in special care dentistry while fostering a more welcoming environment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) who seek dental care in New York State. In addition to further training, fellows will devote 20% of their time to teaching and/or research at one of New York’s six academic dental centers for the duration of the fellowship year. Candidates must be eligible for licensure in New York State or already licensed in New York State.

Submit application: https://nysadc.org/initiatives/fellowships-for-the-future-leaders-in-oral-health-care/

Give the gift of impact this season 🎁An AADMD Membership is the perfect way to start 2026 with purpose, connection, and ...
11/24/2025

Give the gift of impact this season 🎁

An AADMD Membership is the perfect way to start 2026 with purpose, connection, and professional growth.

Empower a colleague or student with education, community, and discounted access to One Voice.
Gift a membership today and strengthen the future of IDD healthcare.

Give now: https://aadmd.regfox.com/gift-a-membership

Join us for our next VGR! December 16, 2025, 12pm EasternThe American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (A...
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

Did you know? We have a collaboration with OMNEAN on the American Direct Support Safety Standards, a CPR and First Aid c...
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/

How do bias, systems, and dignity shape the healthcare experience for people with IDD?This month’s Member Spotlight with...
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

Super proud of our Student Chapter .cmul for their attendance at the launch of BIRD lab - Biodiversity and Integrated R...
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!

From our friends at NYU Dentistry - don't miss this special webinar tonight! Unit Zero Webinar: Dental Sensory Adaptatio...
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

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