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11/02/2026

Still reminiscing about the 43rd NADD Annual Conference! 💙

From inspiring presentations and meaningful conversations to new connections and plenty of smiles, these moments are a wonderful reminder of what makes the NADD community so special.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Pittsburgh and helped make this year’s conference so memorable. We’re grateful to be part of a community so dedicated to learning, connecting, and making a difference. Here are just a few snapshots of the memories we made together! 📸

11/01/2026

Every three months, The Link Center hosts shared learning groups for direct support professionals, clinical professionals, family members, and people with lived experience. These groups provide opportunities to dive into important topics and tap into your expertise and experiences related to people with cognitive disabilities, including intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and brain injuries, and mental health conditions. These meetings are led by members of our steering committee and project partners.

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10/31/2026

Making someone feel seen, heard, and understood is the loudest way you can care for them

10/30/2026

As part of our partnership with the Link Center—a free online library of trustworthy models and evidence-based practices has been created to support capacity building across states and systems.

Featured Resource: Understanding the Criminal Legal System

"Understanding the Criminal Legal System" is a guide for people with disabilities and mental health support needs, and the people who support them. This resource provides a roadmap for understanding and navigating a complex legal landscape, offering actionable advocacy, intervention, and support strategies at every stage of the legal process.

You may also be interested in:
https://www.nami.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NAMI-Navigating-the-Criminal-Justice-System-Guide.pdf

Learn More: https://thelinkcenter.org/

10/30/2026

Many people experience depression, and sometimes it is hard to recognize.

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10/29/2026

Save the Date!

10/29/2026

Services should be determined on the basis of a comprehensive assessment of the needs of each individual. Services should be based on individual needs and not solely on either MH or IDD diagnosis. Learn more at thnadd.org

10/29/2026

Many people experience trauma in their life.
Traumas can be big or they can be small.
They can happen over and over.

Learn more: https://nadd.org/

10/28/2026

LINK Center Featured Resource: Building Responsive 988 Systems

The need for mental health support for individuals with I/DD, BI, and other disabilities remains a year-round priority. We’re highlighting the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline as a vital resource for people with co-occurring conditions. To better serve everyone, states must collaborate to build more responsive systems. This resource offers a framework rooted in the experience of states from The Link Center’s 988 Policy Academy.

Listen as Whit Downing shares her personal experience, urging states to prioritize these improvements, and encouraging anyone struggling to reach out to 988 for support. Watch the Video with Whit Downing on 988 HERE: https://thelinkcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Whit-on-988.mp4

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https://thelinkcenter.org/resources/

10/28/2026

Stress and anxiety are a normal part of life.
Sometimes we feel a little stress or anxiety.
Sometimes we feel a lot.

learn more at https://nadd.org/

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