We make a difference through our membership, education & advocacy.
Self-advocates are key.
We depend on self-advocates, like Kaitlin, to give us insight into her unique health challenges.
The American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry (AADMD) is a non-profit, membership organization of interdisciplinary health professionals — including primary physicians, medical specialists, dentists, optometrists, nurses and other clinicians — committed to improving the quality of healthcare for people with intellectual & developmental disabilities (IDD).
AADMD’s Statement on Supreme Court Ruling regarding Dobbs vs. Jackson
AUG 2022: The AADMD believes that the Supreme Court ruling on Dobbs vs Jackson will further restrict access to individualized reproductive care and widen healthcare disparities for women with IDD, and that they will unequally bear the burden of this decision, leading to poorer health and social outcomes.
In the News
JULY 2022: Disability Scoop covers AADMD’s Historic Meeting between the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Medical Association (AMA).
Pictured: President of the ADA, Cesar Sabates, DDS, shakes hands with the President of the AMA, Gerald Harmon, MD, in the first-ever meeting between the two organizations at AADMD’s One Voice Conference June 5, 2022 in Orlando, FL.
INTRODUCING
The official Journal of the AADMD - Helen. The Journal of Human Exceptionality is where people with disabilities, parents and clinicians intersect for inclusive health. It features helpful articles, evidence-based best practices, advice to navigate the ability lifestyle, tools for advocacy & more.
What’s Happening Now
Ukraine Support
March 14, 2022
Read our latest statement and visit our resource site addressing the crisis in Ukraine and people with IDD.
Updated Covid-19 Recommendations
September 17, 2021
Read our latest statement addressing COVID-19 spread, vaccines & variants.
Vaccine Advocacy for People with IDD
February 22, 2021
Read our Joint COVID-19 Vaccine Statement & Letter to the CDC developed with our partners.
People with IDD, have higher rates of complications and death due to Covid-19.
July 2020
We need clear guidelines applied nationally to reduce the impact of Covid-19 on people with IDD. To address this urgent situation, AADMD developed this white paper.
Our Covid-19 Center
Made Possible by WITH Foundation
Watch the latest webinars & ask the experts your Coronavirus-related questions.
Advocate for the IDD population during this time - know the issues & get involved.
Find information & helpful resources specifically designed for the IDD population.
Our Organization
About
Find out about our organization,
annual conference, educational resources, and the results of our advocacy.
News
Stay up-to-date with the latest in IDD healthcare through our info-blasts and social media.
our partners
We strategically partner with like-minded sister organizations and corporations committed to the highest quality of care for people with IDD.
Take Action
Want to become a member? Pay dues? Donate? You can do all of that easily online.