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For People with Lived Experience of Chronic Disorganization (CD) and those who support someone with CD

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What is Chronic Disorganization?

– Persists over a long period of time
– Frequently undermines quality of life, and
– Recurs despite repeated self-help attempts

Chronic disorganization may be present with brain-based challenges such as ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Hoarding Disorder, PTSD, TBI, and more.

Introduction to Chronic Disorganization (5 mins)

¿Qué es la desorganización crónica?

Wat is chronische desorganisatie?

Annual In-Person Conference: Hot Topics in Hotlanta!

September 18-20, 2025
Hotel Colee, Buckhead, Atlanta, GA

Your registration fee includes:
Entrance to the opening reception
All 7 educational sessions
A continental breakfast on Friday and Saturday
Lunch on Friday and Saturday
Dinner on Friday
Time for Networking and Visiting Sponsor Tables

Early Bird Registration Price for Subscribers & Affiliates through May 31, 2025: $700 USD

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Conference Experience Scholarships Available

Are you considering attending conference for the first time, but struggling with the cost? ICD® is offering a limited number of $1,000 Conference Experience scholarships. We’re looking for subscribers who love ICD’s education and would like to learn more at an ICD conference.

Applicants must have been ICD subscribers for at least one year, must not have attended a previous conference, and must be able to demonstrate financial need.

Scholarship Info & Application

What is ICD?

Our Mission is to provide education, research, and strategies to benefit people affected by chronic disorganization, and the professionals who work with them.

Our Vision is to be the premier resource on chronic disorganization.

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Statement on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

As a global body providing education and resources, ICD is committed to cultivating diversity, equality, inclusivity and belonging (DEIB). The DEIB Committee aims to review programs and policies to ensure DEIB is woven throughout ICD. It also launched a series of free interactive sessions entitled “Courageous Conversations” to further understanding of issues relating to DEIB.

The DEIB Committee welcomes feedback and suggestions to take this work forward and to plan for the future.

Looking for a Professional?

Check out our Directory of Professionals, which include organizers and coaches who have specialties in ADHD, aging, chronic disorganization, hoarding, and time management.

ICD Education

The premier resource on chronic disorganization.

Foundation Certificate in CD

Subscribers must complete the Foundation Certificate in Chronic Disorganization in order to earn additional Level I Certificates of Study or to advance to the Level II Specialist Certificates.

CD Certificate

Certificate of Study in ADHD

Subscribers who hold this certificate have a familiarity with symptoms and presentations of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

ADHD Certificate

Certificate of Study in Understanding Hoarding Behavior

Subscribers who hold this Certificate understand the definition of hoarding disorder, characteristics of clients with hoarding behavior, and the likelihood of co-morbid conditions.

Hoarding Certificate

Certificate of Study in Aging

Subscribers who hold this certificate are familiar with navigating the downsizing process, the general decline in abilities, and “senior moments”.

Aging Certificate

Learn More about ICD Certificates & Certification

Learn More about Level III CPO-CD^®

Subscriber Benefits

Benefits include:

– A community of like-minded professionals.
– Confidence-building, professional education. Curated for you from a multi-disciplinary, holistic perspective.
– Professional standards: Stand out as a professional with unique expertise.
– Education and credentials are available at multiple levels from beginning to advanced courses.

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ICD Clutter-Hoarding Scale^® (C-HS)

The ICD Clutter to Hoarding Scale was created to assess cluttered homes and give professional organizers and collaborating team members a common language as they work together.

The Clutter Quality of Life Scale (CQLS)

The Clutter Quality of Life Scale assists people in understanding how clutter affects their quality of life.

Fact Sheets & Publications

ICD offers fact sheets, publications and has authored two textbooks for organizers and related professionals.