NDSC Convention News

By MCDSIG in Legislation, Newsletter Posts, Upcoming Events

TALES FROM THE ROAD

What’s your Most Memorable Convention Moment? We Want to Hear your Stories. This summer, the NDSC celebrates 40 years of building community, strengthening families and creating memories during our Annual Convention. To recognize this historic anniversary, we want to know how the Convention has made an impact on the lives of you and your family. We eagerly invite attendees from across the last four decades to celebrate our legacy by sharing your favorite “tales from the road”. Do you have an unforgettable story from your time at the Convention? Has the event strengthened your relationship with your family, or have you made lifelong friends with fellow attendees? What has been your favorite moment from a previous Convention? TELL US in as few or as many words as you’d like, what the NDSC Annual Convention has meant to you.

DAY ON THE HILL
In this important election year, YOU can make a difference – register now to be part of what’s expected to be the largest advocacy effort ever in our nation’s capital focused specifically on Down syndrome. NDSC’s “Day on the Hill” will be held Thursday, July 19th. By participating you will have the opportunity to influence public policy that affects people with Down syndrome and their families. Participation is designed to be easy, and it’s so important! Once you register, NDSC will schedule your appointments with your Senators and Representative and provide on-site training, so all you’ll need to do is say yes! Space may be limited, so click here to REGISTER today and plan to have YOUR voice heard this summer!

PRE-CONFERENCE SESSION SPOTLIGHT

Do You Have a Child with Complex Needs? If yes, you won’t want to miss this pre-con: Creating a Path for Quality Lives for People with DS Who Experience a “Little Bit More”. With more than 20 years of experience, mother of a son with DS, Autism and complex medical needs, Joan Medlen will take attendees through a person centered planning process, community and team building all while concentrating on the child’s strengths. This interactive pre-con will combine presentations from a variety of experts and shared personal reflections to give attendees the support they need to move forward.

FIRST TIME OFFERING: DS, Aging, and Alzheimer’s Disease. This pre-con has never been offered before at the NDSC Convention. Be among the first participants to learn about Alzheimer’s Disease and Down syndrome. CLICK HERE to learn about these pre-cons and the other topics.

2012 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE POSTED
The much anticipated schedule of general convention WORKSHOPS is now available! Please keep in mind, the schedule is subject to change so check back frequently to make sure you have the most up to date version. The line-up is awesome, you will not be disappointed. Take advantage of the WORKSHOP PLANNER when you are selecting which workshops to attend.

REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2012 NDSC CONVENTION

Best Value Rate: June 8

Youth & Adults (w/DS) Conference: CLOSED DUE TO CAPACITY

Brothers & Sisters Conference: June 8

Kids’ Camp: June 8 (LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE)

General Convention: June 27

Pre-Conferences: June 27

After June 27, all registrations will be completed on-site based on available space. On-site Registration is NOT Guaranteed!
No on-site registration is allowed for Y&A, B&S or Kids’ Camp.

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