Jul 30, 2020
Free Webinar Part 7 - Aug 4th
Join AADMD for the 7th webinar in its COVID 19 & IDD series, “Equity-Based Health Promotion for Black Mothers of Children with Developmental Disabilities: Implications for Practice and Policy.”

This discussion will include a qualitative study of the challenges and strengths of black mothers of children with developmental disabilities in Toronto, emerging findings about the disproportionate effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on black populations and persons with disabilities, and recommendations from the "approaches to care" section of the 2018 Canadian consensus guidelines on primary care for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).

Speakers Ullanda Niel, MD and Nazilla Khanlou, RN, PhD will also provide suggestions for improving diversity and inclusion within our current clinical environments.

Made possible by  University of the Pacific’s Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry  in San Francisco.

Tuesday August 4 | 8 p.m. EST
Visit AADMD's Coronavirus Page  &   aadmd.org for more information & resources. 
American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry (AADMD) is a non-profit organization of interdisciplinary medical professionals including physicians, dentists, optometrists, neurologists and other clinicians committed to improving the quality of healthcare for people with IDD. 

Since 2002, the AADMD has connected clinicians across the world and prepared them to face the unique challenges in caring for people with IDD. The organization provides curriculum to schools, IDD training for clinicians and specialized information to families and caretakers in language that is easy to understand. Above all, AADMD aims to make sure that no person with IDD is left without access to quality health services. 
The Golisano Foundation is one of the largest private foundations in the U.S. dedicated to making the world a better place for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Foundation is devoted to opening doors to opportunity, changing negative perceptions and stereotypes, and forging unprecedented partnerships to ensure individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities have pathways to personal dignity, independence and the best possible expression of their abilities and talents throughout their lifetimes. Founded in 1985 by Tom Golisano—entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civic leader, and founder and chairman of Paychex, Inc. —the Foundation “imagines the possibilities,” advocating for families, fighting for their dignity and giving people with IDD the opportunity to thrive in their communities. With more than $45 million in gross assets it awards about $2 million annually to non-profit organizations in Western New York and Southwest Florida.