IntellectAbility's IDD Perspectives
Webinar Series
A new series of free 45 minute webinars featuring experiences and insights into IDD health and support from national experts.
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Upcoming Webinar Schedule
Each 45-minute webinar in this series brings together Dr. Craig Escudé and a featured expert guest to explore key topics related to health and safety, quality of life, and practical insights for those supporting people with IDD.
These webinars are free, non-CEU webinars. You will receive an attendance certificate and a link to the recording.
Top Challenges in Supporting People with IDD with Dual Diagnosis
- THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH, 2025
- 1:00 - 1:45 PM ET
Presented by Dr. Craig Escudé and his guest, Dr. Benjamin Margolis
People with both intellectual disabilities and mental health conditions are described as being “dually diagnosed.”
Join Dr. Ben Margolis, a board-certified neuropsychiatrist, and Dr. Escudé as they discuss some of the challenges and important considerations when supporting people with “dual diagnosis.”
Attendees will learn about the top challenges when supporting people with “dual diagnosis.”
Guest Speaker: Dr. Benjamin Margolis
Craig Escudé, MD, is a Board Certified Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP), the American Academy of Developmental Medicine (FAADM,) and a Fellow of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (FAAIDD). He is the author of “Clinical Pearls in IDD Healthcare” and “The Curriculum in IDD Healthcare”. Dr. Escude assumed the role as President of IntellectAbility in 2018.
Avoiding Preventable Death in People with IDD Using the HRST: A Review of the Latest Mortality Research [Special Session]
- TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH, 2025
- 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Presented by Dr. Craig Escudé and Daleigh Tallent
For several years, Georgia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) has used the Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) in its annual mortality report.
In this webinar, we’ll briefly examine the latest report, its findings, and how you can use this data to avoid preventable, unnecessary deaths among those you support.
Craig Escudé, MD, is a Board Certified Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP), the American Academy of Developmental Medicine (FAADM,) and a Fellow of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (FAAIDD). He is the author of “Clinical Pearls in IDD Healthcare” and “The Curriculum in IDD Healthcare”. Dr. Escude assumed the role as President of IntellectAbility in 2018.
Daleigh Tallent, MSN, RN, CDDN, began her nursing career in 2013 and entered the field of IDD in 2018, driven by her passion for advocacy, at-risk populations, and staff development. She held roles as a Regional Director, Lead IDD RN, and Developmental Disability Professional (DDP) for provider agencies offering community and residential services in Georgia. Daleigh joined IntellectAbility in 2021 as a Clinical Service Rep. In 2025, she assumed the role of Clinical Director.
Tara Wants a Boyfriend: Strategies for Supporting Choice, Independence, and Safe Relationships
- THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18TH, 2025
- 1:00 - 1:45 PM ET
Presented by Dr. Craig Escudé and his guest, Johnathon Crumley
People with IDD want the same things that everyone else does in life.
In this webinar, person-centered training expert, Johnathon Crumley will talk with Dr. Escudé about balancing the right amount of support while fostering independence for people with IDD.
Attendees will learn tips on how to balance safe choice, independence and support for people with IDD.
Guest Speaker: Johnathon Crumley
Johnathon has nearly 20 years working in the field of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. For many years he was the Vice President of Operations for a large Support Coordination agency in Georgia. Concurrently he worked as a Supports Intensity Scale (SIS) senior trainer with AAIDD, working in both the US and Canada. He is a certified Person-Centered Thinking Trainer by The Learning Community for Person-Centered Practices. He has been with IntellectAbility since 2013 and is currently its Chief Operations Officer.
Craig Escudé, MD, is a Board Certified Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP), the American Academy of Developmental Medicine (FAADM,) and a Fellow of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (FAAIDD). He is the author of “Clinical Pearls in IDD Healthcare” and “The Curriculum in IDD Healthcare”. Dr. Escude assumed the role as President of IntellectAbility in 2018.
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