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 Quick Reference for Thursday 7/10

This is a quick reference to help NDSC Conference attendees for Thursday's activities (subject to change).

Thursday 7/10/2014

5-9pm Exhibits Open
6-9pm Registration Open
7-8:30pm First Time Attendee Orientation
7-8:30pm International Exchange
7-8:30pm Adult Sibling Reception

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Children's Book Focuses on Down Syndrome

by Lauren Estes from The Cullman Times:

Most children’s books are centered around characters overcoming obstacles, maybe a lost puppy finding its way home, or a brother and sister learning to share toys.

“Sammy is Special,” a children’s book written by Tom Witschi, teaches a different lesson to its readers. The book’s focus is on a child, Sammy, with Down syndrome, who moves into a new neighborhood and impacts everyone he meets. Witschi  grew up with an older brother who had special needs and said he was the inspiration behind the story.

“Sammy’s character is loosely based on my brother, Patrick, but I didn’t want the character to be specifically based on one person,” Witschi said. “For kids and even adults, it can be hard to understand why someone is born different, but God has his hand in that. When you can learn to look past someone’s disability, it can impact your life.”