NDSC Convention Quick Reference for Friday 7/11

NDSC Convention Schedule for Friday 7/11 (subject to change).

7am-7pm Registration Open
7:30am-12:30pm Kids Camp Session 1
8am-12:30pm Pre-Conference Sessions
9am-12pm &1-2:30pm Friendship Club Open House
10am-8pm Exhibits Open
1pm-2:30pm MFDSN Lunch N Learn
1:30-2:45pm Sharing Sessions
3pm-8pm Kids Camp Session 2
3:15pm-5:15pm Youth & Adult Kick Off Party
3:15pm-5:15pm Brothers & Sisters Get Acquainted
3:30pm-5pm Workshops
6:30pm-7:45pm Opening Session
8pm-10pm Opening Session & 321 Dance!

NDSC Convention Schedule Sunday, July 21, 2013

This is a summary of events for Sunday, July 21, 2013 at the NDSC Annual Convention in Denver, CO.

8:00AM - 1:00PM Exhibits Open

7:30AM - 12:30PM Kids' Camp Session 5

8:00AM - 12:15PM Youth & Adult Talent Show Extravaganza

8:00AM - 1:15PM Brothers & Sisters Off-Site Trip

8:30AM - 10:00AM Workshops

8:30AM - 12:00PM Film Festival

10:30AM - 12:00PM Workshops

12:30PM - 1:00PM Grand Finale

2:05PM Colorado Rockies Baseball Game

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NDSC Convention Schedule, Saturday, July 20, 2013

This is a summary of events for Saturday, July 20, 2013 at the NDSC Annual Convention in Denver, CO.

7:30AM - 3:00PM Registration Open

8:00AM - 6:00PM Exhibits Open

7:30AM - 12:30PM Kids' Camp Session 3

8:00AM - 5:15PM Youth & Adult Conference (lunch break 12:00PM - 1:30PM)

8:00AM - 5:15PM Brothers & Sisters Conference (lunch included)

8:30AM - 10:00AM Workshops

10:30AM - 12:00PM Workshops

12:00PM - 1:30PM Lunch on your own

12:15M - 5:00PM Film Festival

1:15PM - 5:15PM Kids' Camp Session 4

1:30PM - 3:00PM General Session

3:30PM - 5:00PM Workshops

5:30PM - 6:00PM NDSC Membership Meeting

6:30PM - 7:00PM Reception and Cash Bar

7:00PM - 9:00PM Banquet (by ticket only)

9:00PM - 11:00PM Dance

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NDSC Convention Schedule Friday, July 19, 2013

This is a summary of events for Friday, July 19, 2013 at the NDSC Annual Convention in Denver, CO.

7:00AM - 7:00PM Registration Open

7:30AM - 12:30PM Kids' Camp Session 1

8:00AM - 12:30PM Pre-Conferences

9:00AM - 12:00PM Friendship Club Open House

12:00PM - 8:00PM Exhibits Open

1:00PM - 2:30PM Friendship Club Open House

1:30PM - 3:00PM Sharing Sessions

1:30PM - 5:00PM Film Festival

3:00PM - 8:00PM Kids' Camp Session 2

3:15PM - 5:15PM Youth & Adult Kick Off Party

3:15PM - 5:15PM Brothers & Sisters Get Acquainted

3:30PM - 5:00PM Sharing Sessions

6:30PM - 7:45PM Opening Session

8:00PM - 10:00PM Opening Reception and 3...2...1...Dance!

8:00PM - 10:00PM Adult Sibling Networking Reception

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GDSF Roundtable & NDSC Convention Schedule Thursday, July 18, 2013

This is a summary of events for Thursday, July 18, 2013 at the NDSC Annual Convention in Denver, CO featuring the Global Down Syndrome Foundation Research & Medical Care Roundtable.

7:00AM - 8:00AM Buses from Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center to Children’s Hospital Colorado (you must be registered)

8:00AM - 5:00PM Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GDSF) Research & Medical Care Roundtable at The Sie Center for Down Syndrome at Children’s Hospital Colorado,13123 E 16th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045, Rooms: Mt. Princeton, Mt. Yale, and Oxford
8:00AM - 9:00AM Check-in, Continental Breakfast
9:00AM Welcome
9:15AM Medical Care Panel
10:50AM Break - Refreshments
11:05AM Prenatal Testing Update
12:00PM Lunch & Presentations - Boxed Lunches and Refreshments
1:00PM Basic Research Panel
2:35PM Break - Refreshments
2:50PM Down Syndrome-Alzheimer's Disease Panel
4:25PM Break
4:40PM Tour of the Sie Center for Down Syndrome at Children’s Hospital CO; Buses back to Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center

6:00PM - 9:00PM NDSC Convention Registration Open
7:00PM - 8:30PM First Time NDSC Convention Attendee Orientation
7:00PM - 8:30PM NDSC Convention Diversity Networking Social

7:30PM Colbie Caillat, Paramount Theatre for Musical Performance - Note: Performance is by invitation only. Registered participants of the Global Research & Medical Roundtable are automatically provided a non-transferrable ticket. Performance location is two blocks from the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center, therefore no transportation is provided

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Thursday 7/18 GDSF Research & Medical Care Roundtable Schedule

The Global Down Syndrome Foundation is proud to announce the Global Down Syndrome Foundation Research & Medical Care Roundtable at the Children’s Hospital Colorado on Thursday, July 18, 2013.

The Global Roundtable, held at one of the nation’s top ten children’s hospitals and home to the Sie Center for Down Syndrome, is co-organized with the National Down Syndrome Congress and supported by the Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group. The Global Roundtable will feature nationally renowned scientists and medical professionals working to better the lives of people with Down syndrome. Topics will include sleep apnea, immune deficiency, leukemia, prenatal testing, cognition, and Alzheimer’s disease.
The morning of the Global Roundtable, bus transportation will be provided to and from the convention’s designated hotel, the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center to the Children’s Hospital Colorado, departing from 7:00am. Breakfast, snacks and lunch will be provided during the Global Roundtable.
To make it even more exciting, we are also offering each Global Roundtable attendee a ticket to a private performance by Colbie Caillat at 7:30pm at the Paramount Theatre – just two blocks from the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center.

• In order to participate in the Global Roundtable and to attend the invitation-only Colbie Caillat concert you must first register for the National Down Syndrome Congress Annual Convention in Denver from July 19-21st, and then register for the roundtable and concert. To be clear, there is no additional cost for the roundtable and concert beyond the convention registration fee.

Early-bird registration for the convention has ended but Global’s Christian Ransom Ball Scholarship Fund is offering a limited number of $50 scholarships on a first come first serve basis.


Key Locations
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center
650 15th Street, Denver, CO 80202
Sie Center for Down Syndrome at Children’s Hospital Colorado
13123 E 16th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045
Rooms: Mt. Princeton, Mt. Yale, and Oxford
8:00 am — 5:00 pmParamount Theatre
1621 Glenarm Place, Denver, CO 80202
7:30 pm — 9:30 pm

Detailed Schedule of Events

• 7:00 — 8:00 am Buses from Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center to Children’s Hospital Colorado
• 8:00 — 9:00 am Check-in, Continental Breakfast
• 9:00 am Welcome Remarks
• 9:15 am Medical Care Panel
• 10:50 am BREAK – Refreshments
• 11:05 am Prenatal Testing Update
• 12:10 pm Lunch Presentations – Boxed Lunches and Refreshments
• 1:00 pm Basic Research Panel
• 2:35 pm BREAK – Refreshments
• 2:50 pm Down Syndrome-Alzheimer’s Disease Panel
• 4:25 pm BREAK – Tickets for Colbie Caillat Will Be Provided
• 4:40 pm Tour of the Sie Center for Down Syndrome at Children’s Hospital CO & Buses back to Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center

7:30 pm Paramount Theatre for Musical Performance

NDSC Convention Schedule for Wednesday 7/18

Wednesday's itinerary for the NDSC Convention in Washington, DC

Training Session for NDSC Day on the Hill

Participation is designed to be easy, and it’s so important! Once you register, NDSC will schedule your appointments with your Senators and Representative, so all you’ll need to do is…Be present at a required training session On Wednesday, July 18th, for final instructions, to meet your fellow advocates, and, to pick up information to take to your elected officials.Review the advocacy training materials outlining NDSC’s policy agenda, messaging, and tips for effective advocacy.

Advocacy Training
Before coming to DC in July, review these materials to ensure a successful visit

What to Expect Rationale and Key Messaging

One Page Summary of Asks In Depth Advocacy Pre-Training Packet 4.17.12

Audio of Pre-Training Session held April 17

Day on the Hill Mandatory Training:Wednesday, July 18, 7:00pm
Marriott Wardman Park, Maryland Suite

See the NDSC Convention website for official details.