Med Equity 4 DS

NDSC 50th Annual Convention - June 23-26, 2022
2022-06-23 - 2022-06-26
June 23-26, New Orleans
Each year, thousands of people from across the globe attend the NDSC Annual Convention. For most, it’s to hear the latest information from world-renowned experts.
The convention week is comprised of several different conferences and programs and is designed for PARENTS and family members, SELF-ADVOCATES (individuals with Down syndrome), PROFESSIONALS, and community ADVOCATES.

DIA 2022 Global Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, June 19-23
2022-06-19 - 2022-06-23
DIA is a global association that mobilizes life science professionals from across all areas of expertise to engage with patients, peers, and thought leaders in a neutral environment on the issues of today and the possibilities for tomorrow.
The DIA Global Annual Meeting is the largest multidisciplinary event that brings together a global network of life sciences professionals to foster innovation that will lead to the development of safe and effective medical products and therapies to patients.

T21RS 4th International Conference June 9-12 2022
2022-06-09 - 2022-06-12
T21RS Research Society
Thursday the 9th through Sunday the 12th of June 2022 in . Please mark your calendars and plan to attend this in-person meeting!
The mission of T21RS is to provide a distinguished forum for communicating and advancing preclinical and clinical research on Down syndrome. It seeks to ensure that advances in understanding of the biology of Down syndrome are translated into interventions that promote health and wellbeing. The meeting in Long Beach is our next opportunity to showcase the important work of the Society and to support the person-to-person interactions for sharing ideas and for planning new research activities.

MDSC Annual Conference
2022-03-25 - 2022-03-27
We hope you will join us March 25-27 when we hold MDSC’s 38th Annual VIRTUAL Conference and once again shine a spotlight on the latest innovative research. Join us for a Friday Night Opening Ceremony launch emceed by Lauren Beckham Falcone of the WROR Morning Show and featuring accomplished musician Sujeet Desai, the first person with Down syndrome to play Carnegie Hall. Then, starting Saturday, you will have access to a broad array of sessions for people with Down syndrome, their family members, health care professionals and educators, featuring the latest research findings and timely information from national and local experts on a range of topics related to Down syndrome. Sessions will include LIVE Interactive Workshops, Specialty Workshops, On-Demand Workshops and a Self-Advocate Track, and the conference will be centered around MDSC’s 2022 theme: Building an Inclusive Future We Can All Believe In! Our community’s inherent strength and resilience gives us ample reason to be hopeful for the future. Even in the midst of the challenges that define our modern world, our community is looking ahead, and we are ready to thrive. Together, we are building a future that is bright, one that is inclusive and one we can all believe in. Join us!
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Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, the National Down Syndrome Society.

Personalized Tracks

General Session Workshops
Parents, family members and professionals learned from expert speakers about how to help individuals with Down syndrome acquire the necessary skills to lead fuller, healthier, more independent lives.
Self Advocate Workshops
Teens and adults with Down syndrome age 13 and older gathered virtually and had an opportunity to network and share experiences, strengthen their self-advocacy skills, and learn about the importance of leading a healthy life and building meaningful relationships.
Specialty Workshops
Workshops led by and designed for unique groups, including grandparents, new parents, siblings, caregivers, and more. Created a forum for sharing stories and learning the importance of advocacy.
Education Workshops
Educators and parents learned best practices for educating students with Down syndrome in an inclusive classroom, as well as the benefits of inclusion for all learners.
