Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers

06/10/2026

📣 ADDP Members: How is your organization recognizing Juneteenth this year?

Whether through staff education, community events, discussions, communications, volunteer activities, or other efforts, we'd love to hear what you're doing.

Share your plans, reflections, or resources in the comments below so members can learn from one another's experiences and ideas.

05/21/2026

Caring for a loved one with a disability can bring both joy and unique challenges — especially when planning for the future. Join us for our Caregiver Succession Support Group to connect, share, and learn from others who understand your journey.

🗓 Date: June 4, 2026
🕛 Time: 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 Location: 160 68th St SW - Suite 125 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548
⚠️ Space is limited! Please register by May 28, 2026.

🔗 Register now: https://buff.ly/Lxuz2Ea
📩 Questions? Want to attend virtually? Contact Chloe Bayer at [email protected]

05/21/2026

"May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Let's commit to breaking the stigma and prioritizing our well-being. If you or someone you know is struggling, remember there is no shame in asking for help. Resources: You can find free, 24/7 support by texting HOME to 741741 or visiting the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). "

04/07/2026

Are you a MassAbility participant or disability stakeholder? The Massachusetts State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) wants to hear from you! The SRC is an advisory board that partners with MassAbility to help people with disabilities live their best lives through consumer-driven, meaningful, and integrated employment.

Each year, the SRC collects public input to make recommendations on MassAbility’s service delivery programs and ensure that the disability community plays a significant role in MassAbility’s career services programs.

The SRC invites you to help shape its 2027 recommendations by submitting public comments by Email recommendations to SRC at [email protected] by April 17th, 2026.

Please include your full name, region, and email address. To learn more about the SRC visit our website at https://ow.ly/ZVGm50YEXeg

04/07/2026

04/07/2026

Register now for our final webinar in the Foundations for Families Series: Medical Updates for Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome with Dr. Meredith Close

💛 Monday April 13, 7pm ET on Zoom.

💙 Register here: https://mdsc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KQASlRuwScadhGzkpC9H0A #/registration

💛 $10 fee

💙 If you are not able to attend live, you can register to receive a recording of the webinar.

💛 Questions? Email Katie at [email protected]

04/07/2026

CEO Maura Sullivan discusses the resilience and adaptability of caregivers and how those skills benefit them in the workplace.

Listen here: https://www.newenglandcouncil.com/news-article/now-available-episode-37-of-inside-the-corner-office-with-maura-sullivan-ceo-of-the-arc-of-massachusetts/

04/07/2026

Only 20 tickets left - you don't want to miss this! Non-members welcome too!
Visit the conference website for more information about Adam, our planned Agenda and the Exhibitors who will be joining us:
https://web.cvent.com/event/707132b7-d4a6-4d94-8970-7d8cca951ab7/summary

04/02/2026

For World Autism Awareness Day 2026, this year's theme is “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value”. This highlights the inherent dignity and equal worth of all autistic individuals. Let's move beyond awareness to embrace acceptance, inclusion, and appreciation of neurodiversity in our shared future.