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Announcements; Give the Gift of AAIDD Membership this Holiday Season  Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer or a thoughtful New Year's Day surprise? An AAIDD membership is a meaningful gift that keeps on giving all year long!    Post Your Job Opportunity on the AAIDD Career Center! Is your organization looking to hire passionate professionals in the field of IDD? The AAIDD Career Center is the perfect place to connect with qualified candidates. We invite you to post your job openings on our website to reach a dedicated pool of talent.

AAIDD Webinars Access ongoing professional education through AAIDD webinars. Webinar registration is free for members and $10 for non-members.

State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities AAIDD Webinar December 11, 2024 1-2 pm Eastern  This presentation will discuss the State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities project, an ongoing data project that began in 1982 and tracks 40 years of public spending and program trends for intellectual and developmental disabilities services across all U.S. states and territories.

How Peer-Mediated Support Improves Aging Caregivers’ Quality of Life AAIDD Webinar January 7, 2025 1:00-2:00 pm Eastern  This presentation will describe the outcomes of participating in a statewide peer-mediated family support project to support older (50+) caregivers of adults with I/DD.

Person-Centered Care for Cancer Patients with IDD AAIDD Webinar February 10, 2025 1:00-2:00 pm Eastern  A panel from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute will discuss their pioneering efforts to establish comprehensive, system-wide supports for cancer patients with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Promoting Physical Activity in Adults with Multiple Disabilities AAIDD Webinar March 13, 2025 2:00-3:00 pm Eastern  This presentation will discuss barriers and facilitators to physical activity among adults with medical complexity and implications for health program planning..

AAIDD Journals Access the Leading Peer-Reviewed Journals in the IDD Field Free for AAIDD members. For non-members, the abstract is free of cost, full text access available with a fee.

The December 2024 Issues of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Inclusion are Available Now!

Job Openings

Chief Operating Officer (Dimensional Health Care Associates, Inc.) Maryland President and CEO (ADDP) Framingham, MA Media and Communications Manager (Baylor Center for DD) Waco, TX Eleanor and Charles Garrett Endowed Chair for Special Education - Associate Professor/Professor of Special Education (Sam Houston State University) Houston, TX

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