The NTG is a national 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization focused on advocating for the needs of aging adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are at risk of or who have been affected by Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. We do this through promoting services and support for individuals with intellectual disabilities impacted by dementia and their caregivers. The NTG produces materials such as practice guidelines and screening tools, provides training and educational resources, offers an online family caregiver support group, and provides technical assistance to organizations and agencies wishing to improve their ability to care for this aging population.
Welcome to The NTG
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Family Caregivers
Information for family caregivers.
Professionals
Information for health care and service providers.
NTG-EDSD
NTG’s Early Detection Screen for Dementia (NTG-EDSD)
Mission
Purpose of the NTG
Our mission is to advocate for services and supports for people with intellectual disability who are affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementias and for their families.
Education
Professional Training and Workshops
NTG Confrères
In the News
Featured NTG News and Events
Featured News
12/16/2025 Webinar, 3:00pm-4:30pm ET
Caring with Compassion: Trauma-Informed Approaches for Adults with IDD and Dementia
Caring for an aging adult with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) who is also experiencing dementia can be challenging—especially when past trauma influences behavior, communication, and daily functioning.
In this webinar, you’ll learn how trauma shapes the experience of dementia and discover strategies to create safety, reduce stress, and improve quality of life in homes, residential settings, and community programs. Whether you’re a family caregiver, direct support professional, clinician, or program leader, this webinar offers tools you can use immediately. Registration fee $29* Registration is now open. Registration and details...
*Special discounts for NTG dues paying members, NTG Affiliated Regional Trainers, and family members.
New Online, On-Demand Course Now Available
NTG's Online Course for GUIDE Navigators on Intellectual Disability and Dementia
The NTG, with support from Special Olympics, is offering a free supplemental online course designed specifically for GUIDE Navigators and related CMS GUIDE professionals -- "Navigating Dementia Care in Intellectual Disabilities." The course provides a timely and practical introduction to the unique challenges faced by Medicare beneficiaries with intellectual disability who are aging with dementia. Delivered in three on-demand units, the course covers the fundamentals of aging and dementia in intellectual disability, the dynamics of family and specialized caregiver support, and strategies for leveraging community resources to enhance person-centered care planning. Course registration is now open. For more details...
Fall Dementia and ID ECHO Series is Complete
Our Fall Series is now complete - Mark your calendars for our 12th series - Spring 2026!
Growing Older with Lifelong Intellectual Disabilities: When Dementia is Suspected or Diagnosed
The NTG and URI/VCU GWEPs will be holding our 12th series of ECHO sessions starting March 30, and running every other Monday (at Noon ET), through to May 18th - FMI
Webinar on EDSD - available for viewing
Our Special EDSD webinar on November 17th is now available on YouTube!
Capturing Observations of Change Using the NTG's Early Detection Screen for Dementia (NTG-EDSD)
The webinar addressed how the NTG Early Detection Screen for Dementia (NTG-EDSD) can help you recognize early signs of dementia in adults with intellectual disability or Down Syndrome. To view the recording of the webinar or see the Powerpoints...
Special Olympics Inclusive Health Initiative Grant Project
The NTG is actively undertaking a grant-funded project to provide training/education and technical assistance on intellectual disability and dementia in alignment with CMS' new GUIDE Model initiative. Project details...
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Join the NTG
Help support the NTG's mission and activities by becoming a dues paying member.
NTG members receive exclusive benefits, including:
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discounted registration for workshops & webinars
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networking opportunities
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free informational services
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leadership opportunities
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corporate travel discounts
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access to HELEN: Journal of Human Exceptionality
Individual and Organizational Memberships Available!