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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Register now and save. Prices will increase after August 21, 2024.
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MEET OUR CONFERENCE KEYNOTES |
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Dr. Julie Gentile, Wright State University of Psychiatry
The Future of Psychiatry for IDD: The Four Keys to Success
The
intricacies of Suicide Prevention in ID will be presented, as well as
Interventional Psychiatry techniques to treat Mental Health Conditions.
Specific areas of pharmacologic management with which to use caution in
this specialized population will be reviewed. The presenter will discuss
technological interventions and counseling adaptations shown to be
effective in patients with ID, traumatic brain injury, and other
cognitive impairments. Results of the Global ID COVID-19 Research
Project will be reviewed. |
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Lou Radja, EduCongo, Inc.
When the Music Changes, So Does the Dance!
There
is no doubt that the global health pandemic turned our lives (and
workplaces) upside down. As we navigate side effects such as stress,
quiet quitting, health challenges, burnout, and staff turnover, we are
presented with unique opportunities to elevate excellence and innovation
within our IDD/MH communities. This session will explore systemic
redesign in a post-pandemic world. We will discuss ideas for tapping
into the collective genius using synergistic collaborations. We will
explore the “If We Build It, They Will Stay” engagement model and how
focusing on factors that make everyone on your team a unique contributor
can help to create an engaging work environment that minimizes staff
turnover. Change will either happen to you or for you. We will discover
how to leverage change in your organization to strengthen your teams and
elevate the services you provide by viewing change as an asset rather
than a liability. Let us put our dancing shoes and optimize change to
better serve our employees and the IDD/MH community. |
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Do you know someone who should be honored for their contributions to the field of Dual Diagnosis? Nominate them for an award! |
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Award winners will be announced in Tempe! Each
year, NADD grants awards to individuals who have made significant
contributions in the field of dual diagnosis and through their work with
people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental
health needs. Click below to learn more about the award categories and to make your nominations! Nomination Deadline is July 8, 2024 |
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Improving Support: ACL Blog Led by four national organizations (including NADD), The Administration for Community Living (ACL) has created The Link Center! The center focuses on building partnerships and facilitating information-sharing across systems. Learn more about the wonderful work being done in the ACL Blog article, "Improving Support for People With Mental Health Conditions and Other Disabilities" by ACL's Dana Fink. |
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The
Link Center Presents: A Conversation With People With Disabilities
About Sexual Violence and Call to Action for State Agencies Monday, July 8, 2024 | 2:00 PM ETThis
webinar, hosted by The Link Center in partnership with other federal
agencies, will highlight the prevalence of sexual assault in the
disability community and the unique dynamics and barriers survivors with
disabilities experience when seeking support. It will feature sexual
assault survivors with disabilities, as well as state officials and
other individuals who have been leading efforts to improve access to
care and support services. The panelists will share their experiences
and recommendations for concrete actions that leaders can take to
improve services in their states. The target audience is state mental
health, developmental disability, and head injury administrators.
People
with disabilities, especially those with cognitive disabilities,
including I/DD and brain injury, experience sexual assault at much
higher rates than nondisabled people. They also encounter challenges
receiving care and support services due to pervasive accessibility
barriers.
The goal of this webinar is to raise awareness of these
issues among key leaders from state agencies that support people with
disabilities. |
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Florida Study Seeks Participants The
Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) has partnered with
the National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD) on the Access
to Services Through Knowledge (ASK) Research Project. The ultimate goal
of the ASK Project is to build an accessible online platform that will
serve as a trusted source of services and programs in the state of
Florida for caregivers of a person with an intellectual or developmental
disability.
Are you a family member of an
individual with IDD? Participate in the ASK Project and help shape the
future of support for individuals with IDD in Florida! Sessions are
available in-person and virtually.
For Questions Contact Dr. Kristin McGill, Project Manager for the ASK Project Study at ASKProject@thenadd.org or (503) 479-5818 Register through July 2024 |
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Nisonger Center
Clinical Trials The Ohio State University: Nisonger Center is
conducting studies that research medication targeting core symptoms and
associated symptoms in adults and adolescents with Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD).
The IRIS Study: Ages 12-25. Aims to improve social communication in adolescents and adults with ASD.
Intra-cellular: Ages 5-17. Aims to reduce irritability in adolescents with ASD.
EuMentis: Ages 18-30. Aims to improve social functioning and core symptoms of ASD in adults.
If you are interested in one of these research studies, please call (614) 688-3375, or email arielle.mulligan@osumc.edu |
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JMHRID Seeks
Editor-in-Chief NADD is currently accepting applications for The Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities Editor-in-Chief
position. This role is a great opportunity for an academic with a
strong research background in mental health, as well as intellectual and
developmental disabilities, and who also has the commitment, drive and
ability to help further develop the profile of the journal and its
impact in research in the field of Intellectual Developmental
Disabilities.
JMHRID is sponsored by NADD. The Editor will work
alongside NADD in the promotion and management of the journal, with the
assistance of a dedicated NADD staff member who will provide editorial
support on the journal. Applications will be accepted through July 2024
Interviews will be held September 2024
Term will begin January 2025 |
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CMS Announces $500 Million Funding Opportunity The
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have announced that
$500 million in grants will be available to increase the number of
organizations that help people to enroll in health coverage through
HealthCare.gov. Community-based organizations focusing on education and
outreach, with underserved and diverse communities are especially
encouraged to apply. |
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