Community-Specific Resources

The 2025 IDD & AD Diagnostic and Quality Care Summits included experts from both the intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) and Alzheimer's fields. The events were recorded and are broken up into three different videos. 1) Intro and Resources, 2) Research, Diagnostics and Care 3) Perspectives from Care Providers and Families.

IDD Diagnostic & Quality Care Summits: Intro & Resources

“The Intersection of IDD and Alzheimer’s: A Diagnostic and Quality Care Summit" featured Drs. Heather Snyder and Brian Chicoine. Join to learn more about the latest research and how to identify signs, obtain an accurate diagnosis and manage symptoms.

IDD & AD Diagnostic & Quality Care: Research, Diagnostics & Care

Join us to learn strategies to more effectively respond to common behavior changes in people with IDD and dementia.

Calibrating Our Responses

Learn practical, person-centered strategies to modify everyday tasks to promote dignity, engagement and connection. This program focuses on the IDD community. 

Adapting Activities

This informative webinar will provide caregivers and IDD providers with a comprehensive overview of how to adapt environments and tailor services for individuals at risk for or who are living with dementia.

IDD & AD: Creating Supportive Spaces

Learn more about supporting adult IDD community members with Alzheimer’s or at high risk of developing Alzheimer’s. 

The Impact of Alzheimer's and Dementia in the IDD Community

Review the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, the warning signs in a person with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and resources available.

IDD & Alzheimer's: Warning Signs

Learn more about the NTG-EDSD, a screening tool to develop a baseline in adults with IDD to track changes in function that could indicate the onset of dementia.

IDD & Alzheimer's: NTG Screening Tool

Review communication and behavior changes that occur throughout the course of the disease and discuss strategies for positive engagement.

IDD & Alzheimer's: Communication and Behavior

Discuss making the most of your healthcare appointments by addressing the 4 M's - mobility, mentation, medications and what matters.

IDD & Alzheimer's: The Four M's

Discuss ways to plan for the future for your loved one with IDD and dementia. 

IDD & Alzheimer's: Planning

Join us to explore vital topics around brain health and aging within the LGBTQ+ community. 

Aging with Pride

Learn how to best care for someone in the LGBTQ community impacted by Alzheimer's or other dementia. 

Navigating Care: LGBTQ Caregiver Experience

Learn more about Alzheimer's and other types of dementia.

Presented in American Sign Language: Understanding Alzheimer's

Learn about research and tips to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.

Presented in American Sign Language: Healthy Aging

Learn common warning signs of Alzheimer's and what symptoms to look for in yourself and others, tips to approach someone who is experiencing changes in their memory, the benefit of early detection and diagnosis. .

Presented in American Sign Language: 10 Warning Signs of AD

Caring for someone living with dementia brings a unique set of challenges and rewards. Learn to navigate the responsibilities of caregiving while caring for yourself. 

Take Care: Self-Care for Caregivers

Join us to explore how sensory input affects physical, emotional, and cognitive responses in individuals aging with intellectual and developmental differences and dementia.

IDD & AD: Sensory Impacts and Aging

This video features interviews of IDD service providers and families of loved ones with IDD and dementia. Interviews were recorded during the March 2025 IDD and AD Diagnostic and Quality Care Summits.

Alzheimer's & Dementia Programs Anytime

Community-Specific Resources