Upcoming Events
Webinar Series
Advancing Dementia-Capable Primary Care: Supporting Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
3/16/26, 4/13/26, 5/11/26 All webinars 7 pm - 8 pm.
Free CMEs and DDNA CEUs
This three-part educational series supports primary care clinicians participating in the CMS GUIDE Model and others serving adults with IDD, including Down syndrome. The series provides a practical, step-by-step framework spanning early identification, diagnostic evaluation and medical management, and post-diagnosis care planning.
This webinar series is supported in part by the Special Olympics Systems Change for Inclusive Health Subgrant, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The contents of this project are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the Department of Health and Human Services.
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March 16, 2026. Dementia in Adults with IDD and Down Syndrome: What to Look for at the Primary Care Visit
April 13, 2026. Diagnosis and Management of Dementia in Adults with IDD
May 11, 2026. Supporting Function and Safety After Diagnosis: Dementia Care Planning for Adults with IDD
In-Person Workshop & Livestream Option
IDD & DEMENTIA WORKSHOP
2-Day Foundation Workshop and Optional 3rd Trainer Day
April 20, 21 & 22*, 2026 in Galveston, TX
NOTE: THIS IS THE FINAL FREE WORKSHOP WE WILL BE HOLDING IN TEXAS.
Target Audience: Whether you're a healthcare professional, direct support staff, or advocate, this training offers valuable insights into dementia-capable care for adults with intellectual disabilities. The workshop highlights early recognition, effective communication, environmental adaptations, and compassionate responses to changing needs. Interactive discussions will foster deeper understanding and equip you with the tools to provide empathetic, informed care. *Optional 3rd half-day
Online Workshop
IDD & DEMENTIA WORKSHOP - Registration Now Open
2-Day Foundation Workshop and Optional 3rd Trainer Day
May 20, 21 & 22*, 2026 ONLINE
Target Audience: Whether you're a healthcare professional, direct support staff, or advocate, this training offers valuable insights into dementia-capable care for adults with intellectual disabilities. The workshop highlights early recognition, effective communication, environmental adaptations, and compassionate responses to changing needs. Interactive discussions will foster deeper understanding and equip you with the tools to provide empathetic, informed care. *Optional 3rd half-day
Online, Self-Paced Course
Navigating Dementia Care in Intellectual Disabilities
Online, On-Demand. 3 - Module Course
This on-demand, self-paced 3-module course explores the fundamentals of aging and dementia in intellectual disability, the dynamics of specialized family and caregiver support, and strategies for connecting individuals to community resources for person-centered dementia care planning. $75.00
CMS GUIDE Model Navigator Course
Navigating Dementia Care in Intellectual Disabilities for CMS GUIDE navigators and related personnel.
Online, On-Demand. 3 - Module Course
Supported by a grant from Special Olympics, this course is now available. It was designed to help navigators meet the CMS GUIDE program’s supplemental education requirements while building expertise in an often-overlooked area of care -- Medicare beneficiaries with intellectual disability and dementia and their caregivers. Delivered in three flexible, on-demand units, the course explores the fundamentals of aging and dementia in intellectual disability, the dynamics of specialized family and caregiver support, and strategies for connecting beneficiaries to community resources for person-centered dementia care planning. Especially valuable for navigators onboarding Medicare beneficiaries with a range of intellectual and developmental disabilities, the course is available anytime through June 2026. A Certificate of Completion will be issued upon completion of the course.
This course is available at no cost for CMS Guide Participant staff, GUIDE Navigators, and personnel of Partner organizations working directly with a GUIDE Participant.