Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association

10/05/2026

Sharing! Project ECHO®
Growing Older with Lifelong Intellectual Disabilities:
When Dementia is Suspected or Diagnosed: Fall 2026 Series
Navigating Dementia Care Challenges: Practical Tools for
Supporting Adults with IDD
This Project ECHO series is a free, case-based education program for health care and human service providers seeking to strengthen their skills in supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities affected by dementia. Each session features a brief expert presentation, a participant-submitted case and a facilitated group discussion focused on shared learning and practical application.

All sessions are from Noon - 1:15 pm ET
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QnGvSasuR7a65vtXE6l-mg #/registration

09/29/2026

DDNA Members: Join us THIS WEEK! October 1st at 1pm ET

The Nurse's Role in End of Life Care and Support of a Person with IDD

Register Now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6617896649474/WN_f3Y2sLVJSO2uD8hcZ0yCgw

09/22/2026

Join us for our upcoming webinar! VALTOCO® Rapid, Reliable, and Ready Seizure Rescue for Episodes of Frequent Seizures on October 21st at 12pm CT. Sponsored by Neurelis, Inc.
Register Now! https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2017815362363/WN_kkIkSylcRc-9msm8qTzrZA

09/15/2026

Sharing for our friends at The American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry

🦷 VGR is TOMORROW!

Discover a new resource designed to help dental professionals.

Join AADMD for The NICHE-Dental Curriculum Toolkit: Equipping Dentists for Patients with IDD and get an inside look at a groundbreaking curriculum developed by more than 90 IDD experts from 22 dental schools.

Hear from Dr. Allen Wong, Dr. David Fray and Lauren Erickson, MPH, as they share the story behind NICHE-Dental, preview its practical resources and discuss what’s next for the toolkit.

📅 Tomorrow, September 15
⏰ 8 PM Eastern

There’s still time to register! https://aadmd-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZgbGLxKTQdGN_Q4q2mHGgw #/registration

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years later, there are moments from September 11th that still feel impossibly close.

The images. The stories. The names. The ordinary Tuesday morning that became anything but ordinary.

Today isn’t about finding the perfect words. It’s about making sure time doesn’t make us forget.

The lives that were taken. The families who carried that loss forward. The first responders and everyday people who showed extraordinary courage. And a day that became part of who we are as a nation.

25 years later, we still remember.
September 11, 2001 🇺🇸

08/31/2026

📣 DDNA Members — Join Us!
You’re invited to the 2026 DDNA General Membership Meeting!
Join DDNA leadership as we share association updates, reflect on the past year, and look ahead to what’s next for DDNA and our community of developmental disabilities nurses.
📅 2026 General Membership Meeting
💻 Virtual via Zoom
🟢 Active Members: Check your email for the registration link!
We hope to see you there!

08/27/2026

**DDNA Website Temporarily Unavailable**

DDNA's website is currently experiencing a technical issue and is temporarily unavailable. We are aware of the issue and are working with our website provider to have service restored as quickly as possible.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. If you need immediate assistance, please contact the DDNA office directly at [email protected].

08/19/2026

National Down Syndrome Society has wonderful resources and online learning modules for IDD nurses! Learn More: https://ndss.org/care-down-syndrome-continuing-education-credit-nurses

08/13/2026

DDNA is so excited to share this!

And now, for those of you who have been waiting, the moment is here.

The Last Stamp is available to stream. Right now. From wherever you are.

All we ask is a donation of any amount to The Roland Center. Within 24 hours of donating, we will send you a private password to access the film, right from the film’s webpage at www.thelaststampfilm.com. You will have access to stream the film for 72 hours. Be sure to plan accordingly!

Share it with your team. Watch it with your community. Let it start a conversation. Let it inspire action!

Koji's story has moved every room it has entered. We cannot wait for it to move yours.

Donate to watch The Last Stamp: https://givebutter.com/TheLastStamp_Screening

With Gratitude,

Antony Talia
Director/Producer, The Last Stamp
Director of Communications & Advancement, The Roland Center

08/05/2026

💻 Join us next week! XCOPRI: REDEFINING SEIZURE MANAGEMENT IN LONG-TERM CARE
When: Aug 12, 2026 12:00 PM Central Time
Speaker: Rebecca O’Dwyer, MD - Rush University Medical Center, Department of Neurological Sciences
📌Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2117828322107/WN_aea9G2H8Srq9v9vTNpMb0Q