American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry

What American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry does

The American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit membership organization founded in 2002 and headquartered in Warwick, NY. It is an interdisciplinary professional society of healthcare providers—including primary care physicians, medical specialists, dentists, nurses, and allied health professionals—dedicated to improving the quality of healthcare for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). As a non-profit, AADMD is funded through membership dues, donations, annual conference revenue, and educational grants from corporate sponsors including Delta Dental, Henry Schein Cares Foundation, Elevance Health, UCB Pharma, and Neurelis. The organization operates with a small staff of 6 and has educated over 5,000 health professionals on treating patients with IDD.

AADMD's core product is the NICHE (National Inclusive Curriculum for Health Education) curriculum platform, developed since 2009 with over 90 authors and implemented at Harvard, Baylor, Georgetown, and 22+ dental schools. Secondary offerings include Project ECHO: Epilepsy & IDD (a six-part global virtual event series with hubs in Jamaica, Philippines, UK, and the U.S.), Virtual Grand Rounds (interdisciplinary webinar series held every third Tuesday), specialty webinar series (NPEDD, PEDD, IDD & Neurology), and the One Voice Network member app. The organization also produces advocacy toolkits (MUP Advocacy Toolkit, Team Trainer Toolkit), hosts the annual One Voice Conference, and operates a Student/Resident Committee program with chapters at universities across the country.

Its go-to-market is event-driven and community-led: the organization recruits members through its annual conference, webinar series, ECHO programs, and NICHE curriculum platform, while growing through student/resident chapters and the One Voice Network member app. AADMD also engages in federal policy advocacy, issuing statements on DOJ Olmstead protections, U.S. Department of Education actions, and healthcare access for people with IDD. The organization has previously operated under the name NCIDM (National Center for Inclusive Disability Education).

Name

American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry

Legal name

American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry

Website

https://aadmd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD) is a non-profit membership organization of interdisciplinary healthcare professionals dedicated to improving healthcare for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through education, advocacy, and the NICHE curriculum platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Medical Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Schools & Life Skills Programs (EDAKAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Communication Support (AAC, Pragmatics & Language) (EDAKAKAG), Non-Communicable Disease Prevention & Chronic Disease Programs (BPAIAJAI)

Keywords

• Developmental medicine education
• IDD healthcare training
• Medical school curriculum
• Professional medical association
• Healthcare professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Warwick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for healthcare professionals including physicians, dentists, nurses, and other clinicians. Multiple membership levels available with various benefits including access to the One Voice Network app, webinars, conferences, and educational resources.
2. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, organizations, and supporters to fund the organization's mission of improving healthcare for people with IDD.
3. Annual Conference: Revenue from the annual One Voice Conference featuring education, networking, and professional development for IDD healthcare providers.
4. Educational Grants: Grant funding from organizations such as Delta Dental, Henry Schein Cares Foundation, and Elevance Health to support NICHE curriculum development and distribution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AADMD is a non-profit membership organization that provides interdisciplinary healthcare education, training, and advocacy resources for clinicians serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Its core deliverables include the NICHE curriculum (medical and dental modules) for academic institutions, the Project ECHO Epilepsy & IDD virtual series, the Virtual Grand Rounds webinar program, the annual One Voice Conference, continuing education with CME credits, and policy advocacy toolkits for the IDD healthcare community.

Product overview

The American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD) operates as a non-profit membership organization offering a portfolio of educational programs and resources rather than a unified software product. Its core offerings include NICHE (National Inclusive Curriculum for Health Education) with NICHE-MED and NICHE-Dental modules for medical and dental school training; Project ECHO: Epilepsy & IDD, a six-part global virtual event series; Virtual Grand Rounds (VGR), an interdisciplinary webinar series held every third Tuesday; IDD & Neurology Webinar Series providing CME credits; NPEDD and PEDD programs for nurse practitioners and physicians; and the Continuum of Quality Care case examination series. Additional offerings include advocacy and training toolkits (MUP Advocacy Toolkit, Team Trainer Toolkit), the One Voice Network member platform, Self-Advocate Spotlights program, and the Student/Resident Committee Program. The organization also hosts an Annual Conference at aadmdconference.com and maintains policy statement resources and international mental health resources. AADMD's product portfolio centers on education, advocacy, and professional development for healthcare providers serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), with curriculum delivered through nichecurriculum.org.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NICHE (National Inclusive Curriculum for Health Education): A curriculum initiative of AADMD developed since 2009 for medical and dental schools to train healthcare professionals in treating patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Previously known as NCIDM.

Products and services

• NICHE - National Inclusive Curriculum for Health Education
• Project ECHO: Epilepsy & IDD
• Annual One Voice Conference
• Virtual Grand Rounds (VGR)
• AADMD Professional Membership
• NPEDD - Nurse Practitioner Education in Developmental Disabilities
• PEDD - Physician Education in Developmental Disabilities
• IDD & Neurology Webinar Series
• Continuum of Quality Care
• Student/Resident Committee Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Educated over 5,000 health professionals treating patients with IDD
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Special OlympicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with Special Olympics for health programs and athlete wellness. Collaboration on Team Trainer Program and Special Olympics Chair position within Student Resident Committee. Joint efforts to improve health outcomes for people with IDD through athlete health programs.
• Special Care Dentistry (SCD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in special care dentistry, collaborating on dental care for patients with disabilities and shared educational resources.
• Positive ExposurecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Positive Exposure, creator of the FRAME educational library, to produce educational content on IDD health including the video 'Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease in Adults Living with Down syndrome.'
• Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association (DDNA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with DDNA to support nursing education and professional development for nurses serving individuals with IDD.
• American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with AAIDD, a leading organization in the IDD field. Collaborated on statements regarding healthy aging and longevity for people with IDD.
• HSC (Health Services for Humanity)minorOthersPartner organization working on health services for people with disabilities.
• WITH FoundationminorOthersFoundation partner supporting healthcare access for people with developmental disabilities.
• PDS Health FoundationminorOthersFoundation partner supporting dental health initiatives.
• Partnership for Oral Health (PAOH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership focused on oral health for people with disabilities, working to improve dental care access and quality.
• Alliance for Oral Health Across BordersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational alliance focused on oral health across borders, collaborating on global oral health initiatives.
• International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for the Project ECHO: Epilepsy & IDD program. ILAE provides global epilepsy expertise, access to international educational resources, connections with neurologists and researchers worldwide, and alignment with ILAE's mission to improve lives of people with epilepsy. Regional chapters including Philippine League Against Epilepsy (PLAE) and Caribbean advocates collaborate on regional initiatives.
• Kennedy Krieger InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partner for Project ECHO Epilepsy & IDD session on Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, providing live event sponsorship and clinical expertise through Dr. Danielle Gordon.
• University of Nebraska Medical Center / Munroe-Meyer InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHub lead for Project ECHO Epilepsy & IDD session in Omaha, Nebraska, with key partners including UCEDD, Special Olympics Nebraska, DD Council Nebraska, The Arc of Omaha, The Arc of Nebraska, and AADMD Student Chapter.
• University of PlymouthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK hub lead for Project ECHO Epilepsy & IDD virtual session, in partnership with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
• Rush University Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in documentary 'None of Us Want to Stand Still' revealing how poorly people with IDD are treated in the healthcare system.
• Georgetown University Center for Excellence in Developmental DisabilitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in documentary on IDD healthcare and co-development of IDD training programs.
• The Arc of the United StatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisability advocacy organization; AADMD joins in endorsing letters of opposition to DOJ opinion memo and shares concern about institutionalization risks.
• American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisability health organization; co-signatory on statements regarding Olmstead protections and healthcare rights for people with disabilities.
• National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices (NTG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNTG is an affiliate organization focused on aging and dementia for people with IDD. AADMD board member Seth Keller, MD serves as NTG Liaison. NTG-ERSI produces resources on Alzheimer's disease and IDD.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Positive Exposure: Positive Exposure is a non-profit producing the FRAME educational library used to humanize people with IDD and genetic conditions. AADMD partners with Positive Exposure on educational content like the Down syndrome and Alzheimer's video, making it a content peer with narrower scope.

Broad incumbents

• Council for Exceptional Children (CEC): CEC is a large professional association for special and gifted education, with broader scope than AADMD but overlapping in disability-serving professionals and curriculum standards. Comparable as a broader incumbent in education for people with disabilities.

Direct peers

• Special Olympics International: Special Olympics is a strategic partner of AADMD for athlete health programs, including the Team Trainer Program and Special Olympics Chair role. They overlap in serving the IDD population and in health-screening initiatives, but from a sports rather than clinical-education perspective.
• National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices (NTG): NTG is an affiliated organization co-located with AADMD, focused on aging and dementia in people with IDD. It is a peer on IDD-specific clinical resources and serves as a co-content partner via AADMD's NTG Liaison.
• Partnership for Oral Health (PAOH): PAOH is a strategic partner focused on oral health for people with disabilities. It mirrors AADMD's dental-IDD mission and is a partner on dental care access and quality initiatives.
• The Arc of the United States: The Arc is a national disability advocacy organization that co-signs policy statements with AADMD on Olmstead protections and IDD healthcare access. They are a peer in advocacy and IDD community representation, but focus broader than clinical training.
• Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association (DDNA): DDNA is a nursing-focused professional association serving nurses who care for individuals with developmental disabilities. It is a direct AADMD strategic partner and overlaps heavily on nursing education and certification for IDD care.
• American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD): AAHD is a national disability and public health organization that works on healthcare access for people with disabilities. It is a core AADMD partner co-signing disability healthcare policy statements.
• Special Care Dentistry (SCD): Special Care Dentistry is an association of oral health professionals serving patients with special needs, including IDD. It is a core AADMD strategic partner and shares the same dental-IDD training mission.
• American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD): AAIDD is a longstanding interdisciplinary professional organization focused on intellectual and developmental disabilities. It directly mirrors AADMD's mission around IDD healthcare, publishes the journal AJIDD, and is a formal strategic partner of AADMD.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

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