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Explore the Link Center Resource Library, supporting individuals with IDD and mental health needs, their families, providers, caregivers, and policymakers. https://lnkd.in/ebe-EDCC NADD is proud to be working together with the Link Center: https://lnkd.in/eGC9-yme

The idea is not to live forever, but to create something that will. -Andy Warhol

"It isn't what we say or think that defines us, but what we do." — Jane Austen

Person-centered planning revolves around tailoring support and services to meet the unique needs and preferences of each individual. Learn more at thenadd.org

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“It’s only a drop in the ocean – but the ocean wouldn’t be the same without that drop” -Mother Teresa

NADD is pleased to share this virtual event hosted by the Link Center. Building Inclusive 988/Crisis Lifeline Systems State Policy Academy: Early Learnings Monday, January 27, 2025 | 2:00-3:30 p.m. ET As states build robust 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline systems, there is a growing recognition that siloed service delivery systems often contribute to a lack of access to trauma-informed clinical and support services for individuals experiencing a crisis who have intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD), brain injuries, or cognitive impairments. This lack of access can lead to adverse outcomes, such as hospital emergency department use or admissions into settings that may exacerbate already difficult circumstances. ACL and The Link Center, in partnership with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, convened a state policy academy to build strong, collaborative service systems that enable states to effectively support individuals in crisis regardless of disability and/or communication differences. Join this webinar to hear from individuals who have experienced crises and learn how their states are building inclusive crisis response systems available to everyone. Live captioning and ASL interpretation will be provided during this webinar. Contact TheLinkCenter@nasddds.org for any questions about the event. No advanced registration is required. https://lnkd.in/e35H4aq5 NADD is proud to be working together with the Link Center: https://lnkd.in/eGC9-yme

Polypharmacy refers to the use of more than five medications. Polypharmacy can lead to: • Higher mortality rates • Increase fall risk • Increase adverse drug reactions • Increase hospitalizations Learn more at thenadd.org

Merakey's 4th Annual Dual Diagnosis Conference Integrating Healthcare: Supporting Those with IDD/Mental Illness Through the Lifespan February 26, 2025 11:00 AM EST-5:00 PM EST Merakey is hosting a virtual conference! This event is open to healthcare professionals, family members, and individuals with lived experience of IDD and mental health needs. Merakey has a long-standing relationship with NADD and a NADD Accredited Program. Keynote speakers Dr. Robert Fletcher, NADD Founder, and Terrence McNelis, Senior Advisor for IDD Services at Merakey will discuss historical challenges and the outlook of supporting individuals with IDD and mental health needs. Their session will be moderated by Tim Barksdale, Psy.D, LMSW, NADD-CC, Senior Executive Director of Clinical Services at Merakey & NADD Board Member. Jeanne Farr, MA, NADD Chief Executive Officer, Wendy Morris, RN, MSN, CS, NASMHPD, and Stacy L. Nonnemacher, Ph.D., NASDDDS will discuss the mission, goals, and strategies of the collaborative work being done with the Link Center. To learn more about these and other esteemed presenters and view the full conference schedule click the link below. Registration is required! https://lnkd.in/eABE8Kym

Due to factors associated with their disabilities and other health disparities, people with IDD generally have poorer health, greater need for support and experience greater health-related functional decline than do older people without IDD. Learn more at thenadd.org