Conference on Multi-Disciplinary Clinical Care for Patients with I/DD

Welcome to the 8th Annual Conference on Multi-Disciplinary Clinical Care for Patients with I/DD!

Providing high-quality healthcare for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) requires a collaborative, evidence-based approach. We invite you to join us for a 2-day, in-person conference in Saratoga Springs designed to help you Elevate Your Impact in I/DD Healthcare.

This year, we are expanding our reach to welcome an even broader audience of medical professionals and direct care providers. Our curriculum breaks down silos between disciplines, offering a curated lineup of experts sharing insights in:

• Medical Care
• Mental & Behavioral Health
• Oral Healthcare & Dentistry

Whether you are a physician, dentist, nurse, clinician, therapist, administrator, or direct provider, this conference is your opportunity to learn, network with New York’s leading experts, and bring innovative solutions back to your practice. Don't miss out on this valuable event!

We are pleased to offer an exclusive $50 discount code for employees of CP State Affiliate agencies.

• How to get your code: Coupon codes have been provided to each Affiliate agency for internal distribution.
• Need help? If you are an Affiliate employee and need your code, please contact us via the "Contact Organizer" button or email Kelsey Massyk at [email protected].

CP State (Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State) is a multi-service organization representing over 30 Affiliates and 18,000+ employees across New York. For 80 years, we have provided statewide leadership and advocacy for programs supporting more than 100,000 individuals with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities.

CP State is at the forefront of clinical excellence, spearheading initiatives that ensure healthcare equity and improve long-term outcomes for the I/DD community. Our conferences serve as the vital link between clinical innovation and the dedicated professionals who provide life-changing care.

We are looking for innovative partners to help us define the future of I/DD healthcare. If your organization provides medical tools, behavioral health services, or administrative solutions, we want you at the table.

• View our Brochure:
• New Partners: We are actively expanding our network of vendors! To learn how you can connect with our audience of clinical decision-makers, please contact Tim Ferguson at [email protected] or 518-436-0178.

Stay on-site at the Embassy Suites (86 Congress St, Saratoga Springs, NY) at our exclusive discounted rate.

• Deadline to book: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
• Booking Link:

You may request a refund for your order, less the ticketing/processing fees, until Thursday, April 23.

After April 23 no refunds or cancellations will be processed, but you may send a replacement attendee. Please contact the CP State office at 518-436-0178 to make attendee information changes.

Info: Is it Aging, Sensory Loss, or Dementia? Practical Clinical Guidance for Adults with IDD - Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are living longer than ever, bringing new challenges related to sensory aging, functional decline, and increased risk for dementia. This presentation—jointly delivered by Seth M. Keller, MD, and Kathie Bishop, PhD—integrates sensory, environmental, neurological, and dementia‑capable care perspectives into a comprehensive model that supports accurate assessment, compassionate care, and effective systems of support for adults aging with IDD. Attendees will learn practical approaches to distinguishing sensory changes from cognitive decline, optimizing environments, improving diagnostic accuracy, and building integrated care pathways that promote quality of life throughout the aging process.

Info: Clinical Pearls are bits of clinically helpful information that are usually gained from experiences or observations. They are easily digestible, immediately usable and are not always found in a book. This presentation will focus on a number of clinical pearls learned “the hard way” so that you don’t have to. Both the new and seasoned supporters will find tips and observations in this discussion that will be of help in their support and care for people with IDD. The talk will include discussions on a number of GI topics and will provide information useful for Inservice training for support staff, for family members, and for clinicians about important topics that can improve the level of healthcare that they deliver to people with IDD.

Info: Behaviors Happen…Now What? A Dynamic Approach to Supporting Individuals with Disabilities - This session will describe how NYU approaches dental care in the NYU Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities using sensory and behavioral techniques to both help the patient accommodate to the challenges of the dental environment but also build the skills that they need to be able to actively participate in their own care. The presenters will then describe how to expand what they do for dental services to other services and disciplines to demonstrate how attendees can take some of these techniques back to their own practices to assist in care delivery.

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