Registration is now available for the 21st Century Down Syndrome Research & Healthcare Symposium … Supporting the needs of Children and Adults with Down syndrome throughout the lifespan. This exciting symposium will be held in San Diego on Saturday, April 17th from 8:30am until 3:00pm and is sponsored by the Down Syndrome Association of San Diego (DSA) in collaboration with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS). Families, Professionals and Caregivers are invited to join us for an informative discussion on current research, healthcare and policy initiatives impacting the Down syndrome community. Experts in the field will present on key issues related to local and national initiatives designed to improve quality of care and enhance the quality of life for people with Down syndrome. Key Topics: Trisomy 21 Translational Research Parity Act of 2009; Down Syndrome Medical Concerns: “Day-to-Day Issues”; Translational Research: Predictive Factors, Clinical Applications & Clinic Models and The Neurobiology of Down syndrome & Cognitive Research: “Helping the Brain”. National Expert Panelists Dr. William C. Mobley: Chair of Neurosciences, Department of Molecular Neuroscience, Institute of Neurology, UC San Diego Dr. Ira T. Lott: Director, Child Neurology, UC Irvine and CHOC Children's Chief of Neurology, Director, Telemedicine Program for the UCI Health Sciences Madeleine Will: Director, National Policy Center (National Down Syndrome Society) Dr. Karen L. Summar: Medical Director of the Jane and Richard Thomas Center for Down Syndrome, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital EVENT DETAILS Date: April 17, 201O Schedule: 8:30am…… ………………….Registration 9:00am – 2:30pm……….Panel Presentations 2:30pm – 3:00pm……...Wrap-up Discussion / Q&A Location: San Diego Sheraton Marina, Bay Tower Belaire Ballroom, 1380 Harbor Island Drive San Diego, CA 92101 Fees: DSA San Diego Members: $40/per. or $70/couple (immediate family) OR Non-members/Professionals: $50/per. or $90/couple. *Fees include Conference materials, Continental Breakfast & Lunch. Need-based scholarships available (limited). Self parking: $8 or Valet parking: $14 - - - - Space is Limited - - - Register by April 14 to guarantee space Walk-in registration only if space is available REGISTER ONLINE TODAY AT https://securec6.hostek.net/dsasdonline-org/signup/dsa.cfm Mail in Registration Form 21st Century Down Syndrome Research & Healthcare Symposium April 17, 2010 – San Diego, CA Family Name __________________________________________________ Phone Number ________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________ City/State/Zip code _____________________________________________ DSA San Diego Members: Non-Members/Professionals: __ ($40) Individual Registration(s) __ ($50) Individual Registration(s) __ ($70) Couple __ ($90) Couple Please indicate any dietary or special accommodations __ Vegetarian __________________ Other Make all checks payable to DSA - No cash, please Total Amount enclosed $___________ Credit Card Information: Visa Mastercard Discover American Express Credit Card Amount $___________ Card Number: ____-____-____-____ Expiration date:_____/_____/_____ PRINT Name as written on credit card: ________________________________ Billing Address(if different than above): _________________________________ _________________________________ Billing Phone(if different than above): Signature : _________________________________ ____________________________________ Please mail this form with payment by APRIL 14, 2010 to: DSA - ATTN: DSA Symposium 9245 Sky Park Court, Ste. 130 San Diego, CA 92123 DSAsdonline.org View Mail-in Registration Form as PDF file If you enjoyed this eNEWS, please consider forwarding it to friends and family to spread the word of upcoming workshops and events, links to new sites and up-to-date information about the special needs community. FORWARD TO A FRIEND This e-NEWS has been brought to you by Exceptional Family Resource Center. If you have comments or would like to unsubscribe, please contact us at efrc@projects.sdsu.edu. Visit http://www.efrconline.org or call 1-800-281-8252. Exceptional Family Resource Center does not promote or recommend any therapy, treatment, institution, etc. and does not espouse any particular political, educational or religious views. Inclusion of information or resources does not necessarily imply promotion or recommendation by EFRC. Content is provided for informational purposes only.