Upcoming Events
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
November 19, 2026 - Free Webinar
When Someone Can’t Tell You Where It Hurts, How Do You Know They Are in Pain?
Thursday, November 19th at 1:00 PM EST
Join Dr. Craig Escudé and his guest, Nancy Murray, M.S., for a discussion on assessing and managing pain in people with IDD. They’ll explore why pain is often overlooked, how it may present through changes in behavior or function, and practical strategies to improve pain recognition, communication, and health outcomes through proactive, person-centered support.
Don't miss out. Reserve your spot today! Registration
PRESENTERS:
Craig Escudé, MD., President of IntellectAbility
Craig Escudé, MD, is a Board-Certified Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP), the American Academy of Developmental Medicine (FAADM), and the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (FAAIDD). He is the author of “Clinical Pearls in IDD Healthcare” and “The Curriculum in IDD Healthcare”. Dr. Escudé assumed the role of President of IntellectAbility in 2018.
Nancy Murray, M.S., currently serves as a Board Member on The National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices (NTG) and Chairs its Family Support Committiee. Ms. Murray is also Chair of the Governmental Affairs Committee for The Provider Alliance, and Board Chair for the Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation
Advanced Webinar Series - Part 2
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.
What we'll focus on:
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Use music, creative arts, and sensory-friendly approaches to support engagement, function, and quality of life for adults with IDD and dementia.
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Recognize medical, neurological, behavioral, and functional changes that may require further evaluation rather than being attributed to disability or normal aging.
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Adapt IDD services and supports as people age, including approaches to dementia care, palliative care, hospice, and end-of-life planning.
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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?
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