IDD & Dementia Education

Welcome to the NTG Online Academy

Learn. Grow. Make a difference.
Who Are We

The NTG

The ‘NTG’ is a not-for-profit organization charged with ensuring that the interests of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of dementia – as well as their families and friends – are taken into account.

The NTG's overall mission is to advocate for services and supports for people with intellectual disability and their families who are affected by Alzheimer's disease and dementias.

We produce materials related to dementia, including practice guidelines, screening tools, education and training curricula and workshops, agency and family-based information, and other technical materials – as well as provide technical assistance.​

Our courses include patient assessment, clinical reasoning, and specific physiotherapy management. We provide:

NTG Online Academy

The NTG Online Academy extends this mission by making high-quality, evidence-based education accessible to professionals, caregivers, families, self-advocates, and organizations around the world. Through expert-led courses, webinars, and practical learning resources, we empower individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to provide compassionate, dementia-capable support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the aging journey.

NTG's Vision

A world where every person with intellectual and developmental disabilities has access to compassionate, dementia-capable support, empowered by knowledgeable professionals, caregivers, and communities.

Online Courses

Completion rate in 2021

Current Enrollments

Meet Our Education Team

Behind every course is a team of nationally recognized experts, educators, clinicians, researchers, and advocates dedicated to advancing dementia-capable care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Together, we transform the latest research and best practices into practical, engaging learning experiences that empower you to make a meaningful difference.

Matthew P. Janicki, Ph.D.

Co-President

Seth M. Keller, MD

Co-President

Natalia Rozas, Ph.D.

Education and Training Coordinator

Kathleen Bishop, Ph.D.

Education Consultant

Nancy Murray, M.S.

Family supports

Kathryn Pears, MPPM

COO

Expand Your Knowledge. Transform Lives.

Discover expert-led courses, webinars, and practical resources designed to help you provide compassionate, evidence-based support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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