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
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 Continues
Fall Series will be held on Oct 20th, Nov 3rd and 17th, and Dec 1st (Noon -1:15pm ET)
Growing Older with Lifelong Intellectual Disabilities: When Dementia is Suspected or Diagnosed
The NTG and URI/VCU GWEPs will be holding our 11th series of ECHO programs on topics related to intellectual disability and dementia - the theme for the Fall 2025 Series is Post-Diagnostic Supports. Registration is now open. For details...
Free Webinar - Registration Required
11/17/2025 7pm - 8pm ET via Zoom
Capturing Observations of Change Using the NTG's Early Detection Screen for Dementia (NTG-EDSD)
Discover how the NTG Early Detection Screen for Dementia (NTG-EDSD) can help you recognize early signs of dementia in adults with intellectual disabilities or Down Syndrome. View Flyer / Registration Link
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:Human Exceptionality journal
Individual and Organizational Memberships Available!