Serving People with IDD and Dementia

Photo of four people meeting with a person with IDD

People with IDD should have a team of resources available to them.

When a type of dementia is diagnosed for a person with intellectual or developmental disabilities, there are a number of things that we can do to ensure we support the person with resources that help maintain their independence.

In this module, you will learn about:

Minnesota’s vision of support.
National trends.
Ways to make a positive and immediate impact.
Framework for a person-centered approach to serving people with I/DD and dementia.
A personal story of dementia.
Roles and responsibilities.