Thursday, November 19, 2026
1:00 pm –1:45 pm EST
Live Online | FREE
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Speakers:
Dr. Craig Escudé, MD, FAAFP, FAADM
Nancy Murray, M.S.
What Will You Learn?
In this practical 45-minute session, you'll explore:
- Why pain often goes unrecognized in people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- How pain may appear as changes in behavior or functioning, even when someone cannot clearly communicate what they're experiencing.
- Practical strategies for recognizing and responding to pain, improving communication, and supporting better health outcomes through proactive, person-centered care.
Whether you are a self-advocate, family member, caregiver, direct support professional, healthcare provider, or simply interested in learning more about Down syndrome research, this webinar will provide practical information to help you better understand clinical research and the opportunities to get involved.
About the Presenters:
Nancy Murray, MS
Nancy was one of the founders and the first Director of the Down Syndrome Center at Children’s Hospital (UPMC) of Pittsburgh and the President of The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh and Senior VP of Achieva. In addition, she has decades of experience in the areas of public policy, advocacy, family support, supports coordination, and health care of people with disabilities.
Dr. Craig Escudé
Dr. Craig Escudé is a board-certified Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Developmental Medicine, and the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. He currently serves as the President of
IntellectAbility. He has nearly 30 years of experience in the IDD field, including over 20 years of providing direct medical care for people with IDD and complex medical and mental health conditions, serving as medical director of Hudspeth Regional Center in Mississippi for most of that time.
