The Foundation for Developmental Medicine, Inc. is an independent, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable corporation dedicated to the emerging field of developmental medicine.  The Foundation is the collaborative effort of a fellowship of physicians, healthcare professionals, and educators who have experienced the reality of developmental disability firsthand, and who have dedicated themselves to the well-being of those living with such conditions. A specific focus of the Foundation's research has been the reduction of cancer risk in the special needs community. The Foundation offers its consultative services to individuals living with developmental disabilities, their families, and care giving institutions.