Registration now open
MDSC 36th Annual
Virtual
Conference
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Each spring, over 600 people with Down syndrome, their family members, health care professionals and educators from across New England attend our Annual Conference on Down syndrome. Though we are not able to gather in person this year, we join together virtually to hear the latest research findings and timely information from national and local experts on a range of topics related to Down syndrome.
We are proud to announce that our theme for 2020 is Trailblazers and our conference will once again spotlight research!
For the past 36 years, MDSC and our families have been paving the way to a brighter future for our loved ones with Down syndrome. The world continues to change rapidly - new technologies, new treatments, and new research are on the horizon for people with Down syndrome and their families. While it can be daunting for families to access and understand how this may impact their lives and that of their loved ones with Down syndrome, it affords us the opportunity to continue to forge a path forward using every tool available - communication, collaboration, advocacy, education, and, ultimately, by standing up for what’s right.
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Gathering virtually, we will delve deep into the promising developments in Down syndrome research and the exciting potential it has for the future. Our presentations will highlight innovative clinical trials and explore studies underway nationwide that have promise to make a difference in people’s lives. We will cover the latest research on nutrition and physical fitness, education, clinical care, technology, behavior, and Alzheimer’s disease, to name a few. We will also offer other timely presentations pertinent to this season we are in such as supporting your student at home, technology tips, and building skills of independence while homeschooling. Additionally, you will be able to join live, interactive virtual workshops to personally connect with and learn from others with similar experiences.
For decades now, we have been powerful trailblazers, both individually and collectively, truly altering public perceptions, raising expectations and improving the lives of our loved ones with Down syndrome and our society for the better.
As we gather together as a community for the 36th year, virtually, we honor this legacy and are determined more than ever before to continue to trailblaze an even brighter future for decades to come.
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Special features include the opening celebration honoring our trailblazers, sponsor and exhibitor galleries, and both recorded presentations and live, interactive workshops!
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- Accelerating Research in Down syndrome
- Alzheimer’s Disease in Down syndrome: What We Know, What Gives Us Hope for the Future
- Connecting Families and Those with Down syndrome to Research that INCLUDEs Them
- Differentiated Instruction
- Down Syndrome Clinic to You (DSC2U): A New Virtual Clinic for All Families
- Effective Supportive Strategies Toward Accessing Inclusive Community Offerings
- Keeping You Healthy: Medical Updates for Adults
- Medical and Neurodevelopmental Conditions in Children and Adolescents with Down syndrome
- New Frontiers in Voice Technology: How Machines are Learning to (re)Create Our Voices
- Physical Fitness and Sports Nutrition for People with Down syndrome
- Planning for Two Generations
- Project Euphonia: Helping People Be Better Understood
- Supporting Positive Behavior in Children and Teens with Down Syndrome: The Respond but Don’t React Method
- Supporting Your Student During COVID-19
- Tech Tips 101 - Getting Started with Using Google Extensions and Tools to Support Access to Curriculum
- The Possible Futures of Education
- Using This Unusual Season to Build Skills of Independence
- Working Memory and Down syndrome
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Live, Interactive Workshops
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- Crafting Slam Style Stories
- Grandparents: Sharing and Caring
- New Parents: Sharing Our Stories
- Sibling Trailblazers
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Self Advocate Presentations
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- A Chat with SAAC Members on Health and Wellness
- A Chat with SAAC Members on Independent Living
- A Chat with Matthew Cullen on Public Speaking
- A Chat with SAAC Members on Transportation
- Art with Ashley
- Inspiration with Peter
- Painting with Michael
- Photography with Chris
- Piano with Graham
- Poetry with Kate
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Register today so you will be one of the first people to access the virtual conference when it goes live in June. You’ll receive a link and personal custom password via email for the site. The registration fee is only $29.99 per household and will include access to all the presentations that you can view at your convenience through the end of the 2020 calendar year.
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Stay Tuned for our
2020 Buddy Walk Reimagined!
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MDSC will be opening up registration soon for our 2020 Buddy Walk with a new theme! This year, during October which is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we’ll bring the Buddy Walk to you and your community.
You’ll receive a special MDSC Cares celebration package filled with t-shirts and other special gifts for you and your family to enjoy walking safely in your own community.
On October 11th we’ll have our biggest celebration ever virtually streaming entertainment, special guest speakers, self-advocate cheers and photos of our community coming together during this time of challenge.
We’re in this together! Save the date of October 11th and stay tuned for information on how to sign up.
PLEASE PLAN TO JOIN US IN OCTOBER TO ENSURE ALL MDSC’S PROGRAMS, ADVOCACY AND AWARENESS INITIATIVES STAY STRONG!
WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER!
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