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December AAIDD Highlights Benefits AAIDD members are enjoying this month

Unlock exclusive access to professional webinars, leading IDD journals, networking opportunities and more. Discover all the membership benefits you could be enjoying this month!

Join AAIDD Today! AAIDD Webinars  Ongoing professional education  Why pay $10? Members receive registration at no cost for all AAIDD webinars

Strategies to Improve Access to Preventative Dental Care for Adults With IDD AAIDD Webinar December 10, 2025 4:00-5:00 pm Eastern  In this webinar speakers will discuss:  Findings from their most recent article, Preliminary Results of an Interdisciplinary Behavioral Program to Improve Access to Preventative Dental Care for Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities  Work on preventative care in Tennessee and Michigan done by a professor Emeritus from the University of the Pacific's Dugoni School of Dentistry

New Tools to Support Inclusive Research AAIDD Webinar January 13, 2026 2:00-3:00 pm Eastern  In this webinar, attendees will learn about two new resources to support inclusive research: a book to be published by AAIDD- Conducting Inclusive Research: Tools and Practical Strategies  and a free online toolkit that will be available in early 2026 – The Equipped to Engage Toolkit The webinar will highlight engagement strategies included in the book and toolkit to engage people with intellectual disability as full members of the research team.

Treating Substance Use Disorder in People with IDD: A Strained System of Care AAIDD Webinar January 27, 2026 1:00-2:00 pm Eastern  In this webinar speakers will: Share findings from a mixed-methods assessment of system capacity for substance use services for people with IDD in California’s regional center system from the article Treating Substance Use Disorder in Individuals With Intellectual Disability: A Regional System Capacity Assessment. Discuss the breakdowns in service delivery and what is needed to make changes.

AAIDD Journals Leading Peer-Reviewed Journals in the IDD Field Access articles at no cost for AAIDD Members

AAIDD Journals Introduce “First Online” Articles Try out a key AAIDD member benefit - enjoy full access to first online articles in AAIDD journals throughout December 2025 on the Taylor & Francis platform!

The December 2025 Issue of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) is Available Now!    Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) is a peer reviewed multidisciplinary journal of policy, practices, and perspectives.   Since 1963, IDD has provided a forum for the dissemination of rigorously reviewed, actionable information that is relevant to emerging policies, innovative practices, and transformative concepts. As a journal with an applied focus, IDD has dedicated itself to the needs of researchers, clinicians, students, policymakers, and other professionals interested in intellectual disability and related developmental disabilities

Calls for Nominations & Submissions Members receive weekly emails that include important announcements & opportunities  Nominations Sought for AAIDD Religion and Spirituality Network Reimagining Spirituality Leadership Award Nomination Deadline: December 13, 2025   Applications Sought for AAIDD Research Network Inclusive Research Mini Grant Application Deadline: February 1, 2026   AAIDD Seeks Letters of Intent for a Special Issue of AJIDD: Pain and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Submission Deadline: March 1, 2026

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