May is Older Americans Month - a time to celebrate the contributions of older adults in our country and reflect on how we are supporting older adults in our communities. By 2030, the number of adults with ID/DD over the age of 60 is projected to be 1.2 million individuals. As adults with ID/DD grow older and their caregivers age, new challenges emerge.
This webinar will explore the opportunities to support the independence and self-directed lives of persons with ID/DD and their families. All interested policy makers, care coordinators, providers, and health plan staff are encouraged to join.
On the day of the meeting, please click here to join the meeting. Space is limited to the first 500 participants. The password is webinar.
Featured Speakers include:
- Seth M. Keller, MD, is a board certified neurologist in private practice with Advocare Neurology of South Jersey. He specializes in the evaluation and care of adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD) with neurologic complications. He cares for individuals with ID/DD both in the community as well in New Jersey’s ICF/DD centers. Dr Keller is on the Executive Board of the Arc of Burlington County as well as on the board for The Arc of New Jersey Mainstreaming Medical Care Board. He is a leading voice on care for individuals with ID/DD. Dr. Keller is the Past President of the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Keller is a co-chair for the National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices.
- Matthew P. Janicki, Ph.D. is research professor of human development at the Department of Disability and Human Development at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and serves as director for technical assistance for the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center in Developmental Disabilities and Health at the University. He is the author of numerous books and articles in the area of aging, dementia, public policy, and rehabilitation with regard to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and has lectured and provided training in aging and intellectual disabilities across the world. He serves as a co-chair for the National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices.
- Rachel Dyer is the Associate Director of the Maine Developmental Disabilities Council. She studied occupational therapy and healthcare policy and worked for many years in community services. She serves as the Council’s resource for adult issues and coordinates its work in employment, mental health and dementia. She will share her state’s findings from a recent survey of individuals with ID/DD regarding their health care. This is a great opportunity to learn about the data and to understand how the State of Maine is using the data to address the needs of their ID/DD community and determine opportunities for improvement.