NADD Newsletter, Annual Conference

  Shaping tomorrow together...

SHAPING TOMORROW TOGETHER! We are pleased to announce our Keynote Speakers for NADD's 41st Annual Conference LOU RADJA & JULIE GENTILE Call for Poster Submissions NADD values the perspectives of clinicians, researchers, families, providers, and direct support professionals from around the world who work within the IDD/MI community and encourages you to submit a poster proposal.   All poster proposals must be received by May 1, 2024. Submit a Poster Proposal Call for Sponsors NADD invites you to join in advancing understanding and services for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. This conference brings together over 400 professionals and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, including administrators, clinicians, direct care professionals, educators, and more. Sponsor & Exhibitor Registration For more information on becoming a JMHRID Associate Editor, please email: Angela.Hassiotis@camden.gov.uk IN THE NEWS Inclusive Special Education  Two teachers in Brooklyn are working together in a pilot program co-teaching students of varying abilities in an integrated setting. Inclusion benefits all involved, especially on a social and emotional level. For more information, watch this short video. Learn More Assume I Can! Assumptions made about people can become their reality.  People with Down Syndrome can live fulfilling and self-directed lives.  Enjoy this short video of a young woman expressing how she is defying limitations. Watch Now Dr. Thema Bryant's Homecoming Dr. Thema Bryant was the 2023 American Psychological Association President. She is an ordained elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church and incorporates culturally based interventions, sacred dance, and spoken word in her therapy and other aspects of her work. The Homecoming Podcast is a mental health podcast hosted by Dr. Thema, available on Apple podcasts or Youtube   Listen Now Not a NADD Member? Become one today, starting at just $99 per year. BECOME A NADD MEMBER Membership Benefits: Conference Discounts: Members enjoy discounts to all NADD conferences. Voting rights: Use your voice to shape the NADD Board of Directors. Discounts on educational and training materials: Including books and digital recordings. Networking opportunities: Connect with our network of professionals, care providers, and families. The Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities: The official research journal of NADD, is committed to publishing interdisciplinary, contemporary and original research regarding treatment and supports for people with dual diagnoses. Exclusive access to a monthly Clinical Consultation Network session hosted by the NADD Board's Immediate Past President, Bruce Davis, PhD, and Current President, Juanita St. Croix, BSc.  These monthly sessions feature various guests and explore topics, trends, and research impacting the IDD/MI dual diagnosis community nationwide. FOLLOW NADD ON SOCIAL MEDIA  Copyright © NADD 2023, All rights reserved.   Images Courtesy of: Devin Avery on Unsplash danilo.alvesd on Unsplash Dorrell Tibbs on Unsplash Alexander Grey on Unsplash   Our mailing address is: NADD 321 Wall Street Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: (800) 331-5362 Send all email inquires to info@thenadd.org Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.