NTG es una organización sin fines de lucro encargada de garantizar que se tengan en cuenta los intereses de los adultos con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo afectados por la enfermedad de Alzheimer y otras causas de demencia, así como los de sus familiares y amigos.
Bienvenidos a 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)
Colaboraciones NTG
Purpose of the NTG
Nuestra misión es abogar por los servicios y apoyos para las personas con discapacidad intelectual y sus familias que se ven afectadas por la enfermedad de Alzheimer y las demencias.
Colaboraciones NTG
Professional Training and Workshops
Colaboraciones NTG
Colaboraciones NTG
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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registro con descuento para talleres y seminarios web
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oportunidades de establecer contactos
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oportunidades de liderazgo
Individuos - Cuota anual de $50
Estudiante/jubilado/miembro de la familia: cuota anual de $25
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