Dentists

AADMD 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).
CareQuest Institute for Oral Health (see link below)
- Resource Library e.g. published white papers, research reports, briefs, articles, posters, infographics, and tools on topics ranging from adult dental benefits to teledentistry
Developmental Disabilities & Oral Health
International Association for Disability and Oral Health
- IADH Resources

Medicine - Healthcare

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). An additional resource is - National Curriculum Initiative in Developmental Medicine (NCIDM)
Disability and Ableism in Medicine: A Curriculum for Medical Students (journal article)
Health Care for Adults with IDD
University of MI Medical School includes resources at Center for Disability Health and Wellness -
- This link-to an article “Working With People With Disabilities: An Interactive Video/Lecture Session for First-and Second-Year Medical Students,”
Washington Univ in St Louis - Med student fills the gap in disability training: Class Acts-Human Health: Gallin develops curriculum aimed at improving care for patients with disabilities

Nursing

American Assoc of Colleges of Nursing AACN Essentials - includes Disability Resources
Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association - DDNA
National League for Nursing - Advancing care excellence for persons with disabilities
National Organization of Nurses with Disabilities - NOND- Nurses with Disabilities

Occupational Therapists

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Website includes Disability Curriculum Resources

Special Interest Section - IDD

American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) Supports occupational therapy research and increasing public understanding of the important relationship between everyday activities (occupations) and health.
Occupational Therapy Disability Topics

Pharmacists

Improving Health Equity: Providing Pharmacy Care To Patients With Disabilities - "This activity is for pharmacists and is sponsored by Postgraduate Healthcare Education, LLC (PHE). There has been no commercial support for this activity. This accredited activity has been designed for pharmacists."

Society for Pharmacists with Disabilities - “The Society for Pharmacists with Disabilities provides resources and support for pharmacists and pharmacy professionals with disabilities. Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students, friends, and family members are invited to join our community.”
University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy: "Offers continuing education activities for preceptors on accommodating students with disabilities in experiential learning."

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians

SUNY Upstate Medical University - Disability Integration Toolkit
- Practical Recommendations for Enhancing the Care of Patients with Disability
- Introduction to the Disability Integration Toolkit
- Disability Integration Toolkit Technical Guide
- Interactive Modules
- Clinical Cases
- Small Group Activities
- Journal Club Article Recommendation
Ohio State University Nisonger - Disability Training for Healthcare Providers
- Providers Education and Training Topics
- Continuing Education: Stand-alone web-based modules, which can be integrated into online courses, existing in-person courses, or self-directed learning.
- Resources for Collaborators: Information to support collaborators in designing educational tools that fit the framework of the Disability Integration Toolkit.
- Integrating Disability into Medical School Curriculum: Practical Strategies & Resources

Shirley Ryan Ability Lab - Extensive education resources
- Learning for Improved Outcomes: The Academy is the not-for-profit educational arm of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Many accredited online and in-person courses, webinars, and hands-on programs addressing the goal of improving patient outcomes.
- The Henry B. Betts LIFE Center - “multimedia education center providing opportunities for Learning, Innovation, Family and Empowerment for people living with a wide range of cognitive and physical impairments, chronic condition s or diseases

Physical Therapists

Social Workers

CSWE Council on Social Work Education Council on Disability and Persons With Disabilities (excellent and extensive resource as is the one below)

Curriculum resources for SW Edu that is organized by SW Core Competencies - CSWE Disability Educational Resource Database

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About the association

The Alliance for Disability in Health Care Education, Inc. (ADHCE), is a “501 (c) (3) Public Charity” organization of healthcare educators and professionals who are working to integrate disability-related content and experiences into healthcare education and training programs.

Contacts

General Inquiries: Carole Schwartz
Membership Dues / Donations: Andrew Symons