Presidential Address 2026 – Sesquicentennial: 150 Years of Progress

Vincent M. Chesney

doi:10.1080/19349491.2026.2723894

September 16, 2026Intellectual and developmental disabilities

Presidential Address 2026 – Sesquicentennial: 150 Years of Progress

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To commemorate the sesquicentennial of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and reflect on 150 years of progress in the field.
Narrative historical review and presidential address presented at the 150th Annual Meeting of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD).
Qualitative synthesis of organizational history, policy shifts, and evolving service delivery models.
Traced the 150-year transformation of disability support from institutionalization toward human rights, community integration, and self-advocacy.
Emphasized the essential role of interdisciplinary research, evidence-based practices, and ongoing systemic reform in advancing equity for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Presidential address traces 150 years of organizational progress in developmental disabilities, highlighting ongoing advances in advocacy and community inclusion.

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It is my distinct honor and privilege to welcome you to the 150th Annual Meeting of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD). Our sesquicentennial arrives at ...

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