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Online Workshop

November 3–5, 2026  

Live online with recording access

Recognize changes. Understand behavior. Adapt support. Build practical, person-centered skills to support aging adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who are at risk of or living with dementia. Choose the Foundation Workshop or add the trainer session to help educate your team. A Certificate of 12 Contact Hours will be awarded to registrants who complete the 12 hour course.

 

What you will learn

•  Recognize changes from a person’s baseline and use the NTG-EDSD to document concerns.

•  Understand potentially treatable causes of change and behavior as communication.

•  Adapt communication, routines, and environments as dementia progresses.

Choose your training:  


2 DAY FOUNDATION WORKSHOP    
November 3 & 4  |  9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ET
$275
Two days of in-depth instruction and practical care strategies.

FOUNDATION PLUS TRAINER SESSION
November 3 & 4, plus November 5  9 a.m.–noon ET
$475 total — includes Foundation workshop above
Complete Foundation and ART requirements to become an NTG Affiliated Regional Trainer, with authorized teaching materials and ongoing support.

Who should attend: DSPs, family caregivers, healthcare providers, case managers, and disability and aging professionals.  Discounts available for multiple staff registrations.  Contact kathrynpears@the-ntg.org for information.

Can’t attend live? Registered participants receive recordings to complete the training at their convenience.
DSP e-Badge opportunity.  Eligible DSPs participating through organizations affiliated with the NADSP E-Badge Academy may qualify for the NTG Foundational Training e-Badge after completing the 12-hour Foundation Workshop. Additional NADSP requirements apply.

Choose one registration option only — Foundation or Foundation plus trainer session.
Questions  kathrynpears@the-ntg.org
 

10/1/26 Free Webinar

Your Voice Webinar Flyer

October 1, 2026, 7:00pm ET

Join the National Task Group (NTG) for a free and engaging webinar exploring how individuals with Down syndrome and their families can better understand clinical research, find and evaluate research opportunities, and decide whether participation is right for them.

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Through clear explanations, practical guidance, and lived experiences, this webinar will help make clinical research easier to understand and show how individuals with Down syndrome and their families can become informed participants in the research process.

 

During this webinar, you will learn how to:

  • Understand common clinical research terms and why research matters to the Down syndrome community.

  • Explore why some self-advocates with Down syndrome choose to participate in research and learn from their experiences.

  • Find and evaluate Down syndrome research opportunities and make informed decisions about participation.


Whether you are a self-advocate, family member, caregiver, direct support professional, healthcare provider, or simply interested in learning more about Down syndrome research, this webinar will provide practical information to help you better understand clinical research and the opportunities to get involved.

Want a Certificate of Completion?

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Participation in this webinar is completely FREE!

 

For those who would like a Certificate of Completion, an optional certificate is available for $9 through the NTG Online Academy.

 

Your certificate purchase also helps support NTG's ability to continue offering free webinars and educational opportunities to our community.

Advanced Webinar Series - Part 2

NTG Advanced Webinar Series Part 2 Flyer

September 29 - November 10, 2026

This fall, we’re bringing together experts from different disciplines to explore practical ways to support aging adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) as their needs change—from creative and sensory-based approaches to recognizing health changes and adapting services for dementia and later-life care.

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What we'll focus on:

  • Use music, creative arts, and sensory-friendly approaches to support engagement, function, and quality of life for adults with IDD and dementia.

  • Recognize medical, neurological, behavioral, and functional changes that may require further evaluation rather than being attributed to disability or normal aging.

  • Adapt IDD services and supports as people age, including approaches to dementia care, palliative care, hospice, and end-of-life planning.

  • Build more responsive and sustainable aging services through person-centered care, workforce strategies, and thoughtful adaptations to everyday supports and environments.

Who is this webinar series for?

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This series is designed for organizations and teams who support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), including program directors, administrators, direct support professionals, and healthcare providers. Whether you are involved in day-to-day care, clinical decision-making, or program leadership, the sessions aim to provide practical tools you can apply in your work. Families and self-advocates are also warmly invited to attend, as these conversations are most meaningful when everyone involved in care and support is part of the learning.

$35 per webinar

Full Series $110

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