February 2026 IDDSI e-bite

As we move into 2026, we are continually amazed and excited about the IDDSI ideas and activities the Global Community is engaged in. We know many people are looking for resources to help support implementation in their organization, region and country.

IDDSI has developed and continues to develop many resources which are freely available on our website for use.  We do have guidelines that we request everyone follows when making use of these free resources. 

We encourage everyone to make use of the resources found here.

You do not need special permission  from IDDSI to use our resources as they have been developed by IDDSI for public use. However, the IDDSI Framework may be used in educational materials as long as the copyright and Creative Commons license are cited. Please ensure you cite the CreativeCommons BY-SA 4.0 license as follows:

© The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative 2019

@ https://iddsi.org/standards//framework. Licensed under the CreativeCommons Attribution Sharealike 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode. Derivative works extending beyond language translation are NOT PERMITTED. 

The IDDSI Framework was developed to improve safety for those experiencing dysphagia through standardized terminology and descriptions of food textures and drink thickness. Testing methods were also developed to determine if food or drinks conform to the requirements of the IDDSI Standard.

We therefore ask that you DO NOT alter any elements of the Framework.  Alterations can lead to confusion and errors in diet texture or drink selection for people with dysphagia. These errors have previously been associated with adverse events including choking and death. 

We also kindly ask that you DO NOT use the IDDSI logo on any materials that are not officially produced and made available by IDDSI. This will help to avoid any misunderstanding, confusion, or perception that the information was produced by, endorsed, certified, or promoted by IDDSI.

For more Guidelines of Use, visit our website. Here you will also find:

• Guidelines for creating online materials or products about IDDSI
• Guidelines for creating educational materials or resources about IDDSI

IDDSI in the UK

Many thanks to the UK Swallow Research Group for inviting IDDSI to exhibit at the 11th UKSRG Conference in Birmingham, UK. It was amazing to interact with participants and to learn from an informal survey that 100% of IDDSI booth visitors use IDDSI in their practice! Congratulations to the UKSRG Committee members for a most successful event.



So thrilled to report that 100% of IDDSI booth visitors already use IDDSI!

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals showcased innovation in speech and language therapy during a visit from the CEO of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, highlighting multidisciplinary working and service development. The visit also featured an IDDSI-friendly buffet, reflecting the ongoing partnership with the STH catering team chefs and OHK to strengthen the quality, safety and consistency of texture-modified meals across the Trust.

If you are interested in joining an IDDSI Reference Group, please email the contact for the group. We welcome everyone who wants to help with guiding & fostering IDDSI implementation. Being part of a reference group is a great opportunity to meet IDDSI friends in your local, regional area. And you never know, something amazing may happen when great brains come together!

Don't see an IDDSI Reference Group for your practise or regional area? Interested in starting an IDDSI reference group to help support IDDSI implementation in your regional or practice area? Let us know!

Current Webinars and IDDSI Learning

US IDDSI Virtual Conference 2026 is happening NOW

Everything you need to know about Implementation! Join USIRG experts for a 6-part series at a low price.

• Jan 28 (recording available)
• Feb 25 (recording available)
• Mar 4
• April 29
• May 20
• June 3

Approved for 0.6 ASHA CEUs and 6 CE hours CBDM/ANFP. Currently pending CRD review and approval for 6 CPEUs.

Meet our Feature Speakers for the March and April sessions.For their full bios and other speaker information go to the USIV Event

March 4, 2026:

• Michael Salvatore, III CEC
• Carolyn “Carrie” Wade, MS, CCC-SLP
• Rene Kanadet, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

April 29, 2026:

• Rose Britt, RDN, CNSC
• Rene Kanadet, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
• Mary Rybicki, MS, RDN, LDN

Upcoming IDDSI Events

Festival IDDSI Latinoamérica

Date: Tuesday, May 19th, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Venue: Anáhuac University, in Cancún, Mexico, Av. Universidad Anáhuac 46 Lomas Anahuac, 52786 Lomas Anáhuac, Méx., Mexico

Early Bird Registration available until March 27, 2026

This Festival will be presented in Spanish.

UK IDDSI Festival 2026 "Quality at Every Level"

Date: Tuesday, September 15th, 2026, 9:30AM–4:30PM

Venue: Reach Conference Centre, Riverside Court, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8HY

The only festival organised by the IDDSI UK Reference Group is back for ONE DAY ONLY, so don't wait to get your Early Bird tickets!

£65+VAT early bird rate before 1st May, 2026 and £80+VAT thereafter

**Registration includes lunch

For more details go to the UKIF Event and for further inquiries please contact ukevents@iddsi.net

Save the Date: Canada IDDSI Virtual Conference 2026

The virtual conference features a 6-part webinar series offering a wide range of speakers with practical IDDSI topics, tips and tricks. Everyone is welcome to join!

Dates: Sept 17 & 29; Oct 15 & 27; and Nov 12 & 24, 2026.

Venue: Online

Sessions start at 1pm EST and are 75 minutes long.

Stay tuned for registration details!

To pre-register for this event, please fill out this FORM

Use this form to express your interest in attending. You will be notified when registration opens.

Or you can also see more information and can pre-register on the IDDSI Asia Event Webpage

Where to Find Us

• DRS (Dysphagia Research Society) Annual Conference, March 4 - 7, 2026, Aurora Colorado 2026 Annual Conference - Dysphagia Research Society
• IV Latin American Dysphagia Congress (CLAD IV) organized by SLAD (Latin American Dysphagia Society) Conference, Wed, May 20 to Sat, May 23, 2026, Cancún, Mexico IV Latin American Congress of Dysphagia (EN)

If you are aware of other events where IDDSI will be featured, please share the information with us by sending the details to: office@iddsi.org

Sponsors

We are excited to announce IO SANO as a Platinum Sponsor.

IO SANO has shaped a new model for the clinical management of dysphagia in nursing homes, hospitals and home care. As pioneer of the automated texture preparation system, it integrates screening and nutritional monitoring, professional training, advanced technology and texture-modified foods.

Production ensures rheological safety aligned with the IDDSI framework, appropriate nutritional density and high culinary quality, achieved through collaboration with chefs and the use of traditional ingredients and recipes.

IO SANO supports healthcare professionals in transforming dysphagia management into a safe, standardized and fully documentable clinical process. It is the official IDDSI funnel distributor for Europe and an active IDDSI partner.