Developmental Disability Professionals Day

Developmental Disability Professionals Day is an annual observance that takes place on July 15th. The day is dedicated to recognizing the work of professionals who work with people with developmental disabilities. These professionals provide a wide range of services, including case management, residential support, employment assistance, and advocacy.

Developmental Disability Professionals Day was founded by the National Association for Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professionals (NAQ). It is a national organization that represents developmental disability professionals.

Intellectual disability, also known as intellectual developmental disorder (IDD), can have various causes like- intellectual disability include genetic conditions (e.g., Down syndrome), prenatal factors (infections, drug/alcohol use), perinatal factors (birth complications), postnatal factors (infections, head injuries), metabolic disorders, brain abnormalities, and unknown causes.