People with IDD (intellectual & developmental disabilities) continue to experience healthcare disparities when compared to the neurotypical population.

Just like the mythical phoenix, IDD Health must usher in a new era— and the time for change is now.

 For 2025, AADMD’s conference planning committee was inspired by the conference location – Phoenix, Arizona – and chose the theme “Rising Phoenix: A New Era in IDD Health.” We’ll explore how to create systemic change to better serve the IDD patient population through our four tracks: Inclusive Curriculum, Intersectionality, Brain & Behavioral Health and Clinical Practice.

 We know people with IDD thrive when their health team works together – that’s why we bring ALL health disciplines together in One Voice for Inclusive Health. 

Call for Presentations is now open.

submit your presentation or poster today.

IMPORTATION DEADLINES

Breakout Sessions: DEADLINE EXTENDED to

January 5, 2025

Poster Presentations: Monday, January 20th, 2025

Curriculum

This track highlights the work health professionals are doing to create new curriculum that center people with IDD, incorporating innovative methods and meaningful collaborations.

Intersectionality

This track examines the the cumulative way in which people with IDD experience multiple forms of discrimination (such as racism, sexism, and classism) and how these experiences intersect resulting in multiple disparities.

Brain & Behavior

This track explores the connections between IDD, mental health, neurology and the affects to overall health. 

Clinical 

This track is an opportunity for attendees to learn and develop specific clinical skills that enhance the healthcare experience for people with IDD.

6902 E Greenway Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ

Priya Chandan, MD, MPH, PHD

AADMD VP of Education

Meelin D. Chin Kit-Wells, DDS

Clinical Assistant Professor, UB School of Dental Medicine

Catherine Rice

Branch Chief, Supervisory Health Scientist, Disability and Health Promotion Branch, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Brian A. Chicoine, MD

Medical Director at Adult Down Syndrome Center of Advocate Medical Group

Karen P. West, D.M.D., M.P.H

ADEA President and CEO

KIM HING

Emcee

Beth Marks, PhD, RN, FAAN

Research Associate Professor, Department of Disability and Human Development, University of Illinois at Chicago

Allen Wong, DDS, EdD

President of Special Care Dentistry Association

Amanda Harrinauth

Poet

Lisa Howley, PhD, MEd

Senior Director, Transforming Medical Education at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)

Moses Latigo Odida

Filmmaker, Kigaana Productions

Anupam Thakur, MD

Psychiatrist at Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and Surrey Place, Toronto

anna fedewa

Manager of Federal Government Relations, National Down Syndrome Society

Susan Rowan, DDS

Dean of University of Chicago, School of Dentistry

rick rader, md

President of the American Association on Health and Disability

Wisdom Okereke, BDS

President, Afro-DSA African Dental Student Association

Tamar Heller, Phd

Distinguished Professor, Department Head, Director—IDHD, Disability and Human Development, University of Illinois Chicago

seth keller, md

Co-Chair of the National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia

Honorable NEIL ROMANO

Council Member & Past Chairman, National Council on Disability

RICHARD FISHER, Phd

Chief Scientific Officer of LuMind IDSC Down Syndrome Foundation

Kenson E. Noel, DMD

Howard University, School of Dentistry

DJ Herrmannator

Shirley McMillan, RN

Clinical Nurse Specialist at Surrey Place Centre

RICK GUIDOTTI

Founder and Director of Positive Exposure

Steve Kess

President Emeritus, Henry Schein Cares Foundation