Announcements AAIDD Opposes a Proposed Revision to the DSM-5's Entry for Intellectual Disability The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) submitted comments to the American Psychiatric Association (APA) strongly opposing a proposed change to the DSM-5 concerning the diagnostic criteria for intellectual disability (ID, also listed as intellectual developmental disorder in the DSM-5). The proposed revision is open to public comment and the comment period ends August 14, 2019. AAIDD Announces Colleen Thoma and LaRon Scott as the Next Co-Editors of Inclusion The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) is extremely pleased to announce that Colleen Thoma, PhD, FAAIDD, and LaRon Scott, EdD, have been appointed by its Board of Directors as the next Co-Editors of the Inclusion, the Association's s peer-reviewed journal that provides a multidisciplinary forum for the presentation and discussion of evidence-based interventions and strategies that promote the full inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in society. AAIDD Makes Accepted Manuscripts Available for Early Access AAIDD is delighted to announce that it has made manuscripts that have been accepted (but not yet copyedited or published) in its three journals, AJIDD, IDD, and Inclusion, available for early access on its website. Each month, recently accepted manuscripts will be added, and as the final version of the articles are published in an AAIDD journal, the accepted manuscripts will be removed from the site. New Report Available: "The Move to Managed Care for Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services: Guidance for State Medicaid and DD Directors, and Payers" As Medicaid managed care starts to expand into the IDD LTSS system, evidenced-based quality standards and guidelines about managed care provision for people with IDD are more critical than ever. To confront these issues, CQL | The Council on Quality and Leadership, The Institute on Public Policy for People with Disabilities, and Mosaic have held recurring symposiums among dozens of thought leaders in the healthcare and long-term services and supports (LTSS) industry, including service providers, industry associations, managed care organizations, and other stakeholders. Follow us on Instagram at @aaidd_ to see photos from the AAIDD 2019 Annual Meeting! Coming October 2019: Special Issue of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Be on the lookout for a special issue of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities coming this October titled "From Invisible to Visible to Valued: Finding Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Population Health Data." The issue will be guest edited by Susan M. Havercamp and Gloria L. Krahn, and will feature work by Lynda Anderson, Robert Balogh, Alixe Bonardi, Elsa Haile, Sherri Larson, Helen Leonard, Amanda Reichard, and Marc J. Tassé. Learn more about the following topics: - Why is it important to identify adults with IDD in national surveys?
- What can we learn from administrative data? Data linkage?
- How can technology contribute to health surveillance?
New Text Available on Community Living AAIDD has just published a new resource that is ideal as a textbook or as a staff development tool: Community Living and Participation for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Community Living and Participation for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities addresses the complex and ever-evolving dimensions related to both the place of community and the feeling of community, including living arrangements, work, other daytime activities, financial resources, relationships, personal interests, health and well-being, faith, opportunities for learning and personal growth, self-determination and informed decision making, and rights and responsibilities as a citizen.
Webinars & Online Learning Classe
Responsible Conduct of Research with Individuals with ID: Strategies for Ethically Strong Research and IRB Approval
Celia Feinstein, MA, Temple University and Katherine McDonald, PhD, Syracuse University will present a framework for the responsible inclusion of individuals with intellectual disability in research, an overview of federal regulations governing human research and their implications for research with individuals with intellectual disability, and strategies for designing ethically strong research and securing IRB approval. Highlighting Efforts to Support Underrepresented Families of Children with Autism through a Community-Engaged Program September 19, 2019 from 4:00-5:00 pm EST In an effort to address disparities in access to services and supports for underrepresented families of children with autism, Jamie Pearson, PhD, North Carolina State University, developed and piloted the FACES (Fostering Advocacy, Communication, Empowerment, and Supports) parent training program. FACES is a face-to-face parent training and advocacy program that is delivered across 18-24 hours of training and instruction. Enhancing Self-Determination for Students with IDD: Using the Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction in Research and Practice September 26, 2019 from 4:00-5:00 pm EST Karrie A. Shogren, PhD, FAAIDD, Sheida K. Raley, MEd, and Dana Rusher, PhD, of Kansas University will provide an overview of the Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction and how it can be used to enhance student self-determination across educational settings.
AAIDD Journals Check out these articles and more in AAIDD JournalsAvailable at no cost to members. Members: login with your email as your username and your password to see your full article access. A Cross-Syndrome Comparison of Sleep-Dependent Learning on a Cognitive Procedural Task American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Volume 124, Issue 4 Still Lost in Translation Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Volume 57, Issue 4 Learner-Centered Professional Development: A Model to Increase Inclusion for Students With Moderate Intellectual Disability Inclusion Volume 7, Issue 2
Upcoming Conferences & Events NASUAD National Home and Community Based Services Conference August 26-29, 2019 in Baltimore, MD The NADSP Annual Conference: The Fifth One September 6-7, 2019 in Cleveland, OH AAIDD Louisiana Chapter Annual Conference September 18-20, 2019 in Alexandria, Louisiana 17th Annual NADD State of Ohio IDD/MI Conference: Mental Health Aspects - Treatment and Support September 23-24, 2019 in Dublin, Ohio AAIDD South Carolina Chapter Annual Conference October 2-4, 2019 in Myrtle Beach, SC The Arc's 2019 National Convention October 11-14 in Washington, DC 2019 Coleman Conference on Cognitive Disability & Technology October 17 in Westminster, CO The 2019 CQL Conference: Dare To Dream October 22-24, 2019 in Baltimore, MD NADD 36th Annual COnference and Exhibit Show: Parading Through Life: Celebrating Resilience, Joy and Wellness... Letting the Good Times Roll in New Orleans October 23-25, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana TASP Conference 2019 Sponsored by AAIDD October 28-29, 2019 in Seatle, WA The International Conference of AKIM Israel & Inclusion International November 24-25, 2019 in Tel Aviv, Israel 2019 AUCD Conference, "Leading Change Together" November 17-20, 2019 in Washington, DC 2019 TASH Conference December 5-7, 2019 in Phoenix, AZ | In This Issue... - Announcements
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Job Opportunities President and Chief Executive Officer, New England Village (NEV) Pembroke, MA Psychological Associate, Central Wisconsin Center, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Care and Treatment Services Madison, WI State Director Disability Services, The MENTOR Oregon Portland, OR President and CEO, Crossroads School Marlborough, MA Clinical Assistant Professor Faculty Position (UIC) University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL Assistant Professor in Intellectual Disability/Autism (Tenure Track) Teachers College, Columbia University New York, NY Executive Director, Progressive Community Services St. Joseph, MO Director, University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) The Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin Madison, WI Chief Executive Officer, Partners for Quality McKees Rocks, PA Vice President/Chief Development Officer, JCFS Chicago Chicago, IL To post a position or search for listings on the AAIDD job board: Click Here |