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Research in Ireland on Post-School Education for Students with a Disability. Dear IASSIDD Members, In Ireland, we are currently conducting research into the experiences of young disabled people and those with additional needs in post-school environments. Many disabled people, especially...
  • June 10, 2024
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We are excited to announce opportunities for travel grants/scholarships for the August 2024 IASSIDD Congress held in Chicago. Opportunities are available for several different individuals, including those with intellectual disabilities, early career researchers, and individuals from lower- and middle-income countries....
  • November 14, 2023
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The Curriculum and Students with Intellectual Disabilities in Inclusive schools: What have we learned and where to from here? Special Issue, 2024 Call for manuscripts for a Special Issue of the International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IJDDE) on...
  • November 1, 2023
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Call for a Special Issue in the Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IASSIDD) Inclusive Education SIRG ~ Down Syndrome SIRG ~ Inclusive Research SIRG Inclusive research...
  • October 24, 2023
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Friday, 15 September 2023 New report highlights neglected health needs of children with developmental disabilities A new report published today by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF highlights the global prevalence of developmental disabilities among children and young people,...
  • October 19, 2023
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We are thrilled to announce the opening of our Call for Abstracts, Round Table Discussions and Symposia for the IASSIDD World Congress 2024, and we want YOU to be a part of this exceptional event! Centring around the Congress theme...
  • October 9, 2023
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Nomination for Board Directors IASSIDD is seeking nominations from motivated members who support the mission and values of the Association, to join the Board of Directors from 1 January 2024 for up to a three-year term. The Board is responsible...
  • October 5, 2023
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Dear IASSIDD members, Want to hear what’s happening in Down Syndrome research around the world? Want to share what you’ve been doing? Do you have issues you are grappling with and would like ideas? The Down Syndrome Special Interest Research...
  • October 3, 2023
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Dear IASSIDD Health Issues SIRG members, Leading up to the 2024 World Congress in Chicago, the IASSIDD Health Issues SIRG has many exciting events and opportunities coming up: We will be holding a webinar on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023 at...
  • September 8, 2023
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Dear IASSIDD Members, The Ethics and Intellectual Disability SIRG welcomes you to join their upcoming webinar – The effects of ongoing marketization in services for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities on Monday, 18 September at 9:00am UTC (please ensure to...
  • August 25, 2023
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International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IASSIDD) 

The International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IASSIDD) is the first and only world-wide group dedicated to the scientific study of intellectual disability.

Founded in 1964 as the International Association for the Scientific Study of Mental Deficiency, IASSIDD is an international, interdisciplinary and scientific non-governmental organization which promotes worldwide research and exchange of information on intellectual disabilities.