What is the PIMD SIRG?
IASSIDD is the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, the first and only world-wide group for the research on intellectual disability. IASSIDD has several Special Interest Research Groups, or SIRGs. The PIMD SIRG is for researchers interested in Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilties.
From the IASSIDD PIMD SIRG site:
The SIRG-PIMD focuses on individuals with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD / PMLD). They form a heterogeneous group. They are characterized by very severe cognitive, neuromotor and/or sensory disabilities, which lead to very intensive support needs.
The mission of the SIRG-PIMD is:
Click here for a short introduction to the SIRG PIMD by Prof. dr. Bea Maes (Chair of the PIMD SIRG), from our Early Career Researchers meeting in 2016.
From the IASSIDD PIMD SIRG site:
The SIRG-PIMD focuses on individuals with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD / PMLD). They form a heterogeneous group. They are characterized by very severe cognitive, neuromotor and/or sensory disabilities, which lead to very intensive support needs.
The mission of the SIRG-PIMD is:
- To provide a worldwide network for the exchange of knowledge and insights on persons with PIMD from research and practice. The SIRG-PIMD brings together researchers and practitioners with different disciplines and from different countries.
- To promote cross-national, multidisciplinary collaboration in the area of persons with PIMD.
- To provide a framework for the dissemination of information relating to the research interests, expertise, and publications of group members.
- To foster innovation and quality improvement in the support of persons with PIMD. The ultimate aim of the group is to improve the quality of life and services for people with PIMD, their carers, and their families.
Click here for a short introduction to the SIRG PIMD by Prof. dr. Bea Maes (Chair of the PIMD SIRG), from our Early Career Researchers meeting in 2016.
Early Career Researchers?
We are the Early Career Researchers of the PIMD SIRG. This includes graduate researchers doing Masters or PhD work, and recent graduates in early career positions in research, industry, or academia. We are from universities and institutions all around the world. Most of us are working on PhD or Post-doctoral projects about / involving people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities. We also welcome junior researchers and scientific staff who are new to the research field of PIMD.
Our current convenors are Wieneke Penninga (the Netherlands) and Michelle King (Australia). You can find out about our current members and their research here. Contact us if you'd like to be listed on our site! |
What do we do?
Every year the PIMD ECRs organize a Early Career Researchers Meeting during an IASSIDD conference or roundtable of the PIMD SIRG. These meetings provide Early Career Researchers with the opportunity to discuss their projects and to share their experiences in workshops, presentations and networking sessions. Senior researchers often attend to give guidance and feedback. These meetings are organized by two or three Early Career Researchers and sponsored by the SIRG PIMD.
A social meeting during dinner has also become a tradition. This is an opportunity to expand our professional networks and get to know other researchers in the field of PIMD.
Find out about our next ECR meeting HERE.
A social meeting during dinner has also become a tradition. This is an opportunity to expand our professional networks and get to know other researchers in the field of PIMD.
Find out about our next ECR meeting HERE.
Would you like to join us?
Are you interested in coming to our meetings, being listed on our site, and getting involved with the PIMD ECR group? Just sent us your e-mail using the contact form on this site. We will keep you posted about all our events.