LIDD 2024-01-January

Leadership in IDD

Publications

Review American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities on Great Nonprofits

January 2024

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Notables

Recent member awards, accolades, appointments, and other honors

AAIDD 2024 Awards

AAIDD Awards to be Presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting

Allison Zagona, PhD

AAIDD 2024 Early Career Award

Awarded for contribution to or achievement in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities by an individual in the early stages of their career.

Jennifer Kurth, PhD

AAIDD 2024 Education Award

Awarded for significant contributions to dissemination of knowledge in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Imagine Enterprises

AAIDD 2024 Full Community Inclusion Award

Awarded to culturally responsive programs that have succeeded in full community inclusion and participation.

William Gaventa, MDiv, FAAIDD

AAIDD 2024 Humanitarian Award

Awarded for promotion of human welfare and social reform.

Amy Hewitt, PhD, FAAIDD

AAIDD 2024 Leadership Award

Awarded for courage and dedication resulting in an outstanding contribution to the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities.

IDD Health Matters Podcast (Hosted by Craig Escudé, MD)

AAIDD 2024 Media Award

Awarded for significant contributions in depicting Americans with disabilities in a positive light

Jean Winsor, PhD

AAIDD 2024 Policy Award

Awarded for significant contributions to public policy that has advanced the field and resulted in positive outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Frank Symons, PhD, FAAIDD

AAIDD 2024 Research Award

Awarded for formulations and investigations that have contributed significantly to the body of scientific knowledge in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Brian Abery, PhD

AAIDD 2023 Service to the Field Award

Awarded for contributions to improved service to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Sentry Services and Supports

AAIDD 2024 Special Award

Awarded for an unusual or significant contribution or achievement not covered by other award categories.

Jessica Curd, MSW
AAIDD 2024 Student Award

Recognizes student contributions in service, leadership, or scholarship to the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities.

AAIDD Announces Its 2024 Fellows

Individuals who have had at least seven years of continuous, active membership in the Association. To be selected for the honor of fellow of the AAIDD, members must have made meritorious contributions to the field and the Association.

Kruti Acharya, MD

University of Illinois Chicago (Chicago, IL)

Leena Jo Landmark, PhD

Sam Houston State University (Huntsville, TX)

Ravita Maharaj, PhD

American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Silver Spring, MD)

Jacqueline McGinley, PhD

Binghamton University (Binghamton, NY)

LaRon Scott, EdD

University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA)

Renata Tichá, PhD

University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN)

Virginia Walker, PhD

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (Charlotte, NC)

Linkages

Opportunities to participate in research, projects, policy development, and other collaborations

Webinar Series

AAIDD Religion and Spirituality Interest Network 2024 Series in collaboration with RespectAbility present a 4-part series on trauma, healing, and resilience in the lives of people with IDD:

Spiritual Dimensions of Trauma, Healing, and Resiliency

Trauma and Healing: An Overview

Presenter: Karyn Harvey, PhD, FAAIDD

February 7, 2024; 2 pm EST

How to Talk About Trauma Informed Care, Faith, and Spirituality

Presenter: John Keesler, PhD

March 6, 2024; 2 pm EST

Stronger Together: Heritage Christian Services�Grief Support Team

Presenters: Lida Merrill and Padraic Collins-Bohrer

April 10, 2024; 2 pm EST

Spirituality and Healing Through Expressive Arts

Presenters: Michelle Boulanger Thompson PhD, Yumi Shirai, PhD and Jeanne Carrigan, PhD

May 8, 2024; 2 pm EST

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