The Arc of New Jersey's 30th Annual Conference on Medical Care for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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Learning Objectives
To increase knowledge about the benefits, drawbacks and legalities of medical marijuana for some individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
To increase knowledge of best practices in caring for individuals with I/DD as they age, including individuals who have Alzheimers disease.
To provide information on sexual violence against individuals with I/DD and to discuss the development of a Blueprint for the Future to address primary prevention and empowerment.
To provide information on a therapeutic approach to treating behavioral problems as well as the use of psychotropic medications, when such medications are medically necessary.