Global Down Syndrome

Have an event you'd like to see on our calendar? Send event details, including time and date, location, a short description, and contact or registration information to letters@downsyndromeworld.org. CALENDAR OF EVENTS NOV. 2 » BE BEAUTIFUL BE YOURSELF FASHION SHOW OCT. 31–NOV. 3 » DISNEY WINE & DINE HALF MARATHON WEEKEND Run for a cause and join the National Down Syndrome Society for a weekend full of inspiration, fun, and fitness. Race through Walt Disney World Resort at 5K, 10K, and half marathon levels, all while raising awareness and funds for Down syndrome! Orlando, FL • ndss.org NOV. 2–3 » STATEWIDE LEARNING CONFERENCE Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota invites individuals with Down syndrome, parents, and providers to network and learn at their Statewide Learning Conference. Keynote speakers include Global Q-Award winner Karen Gaffney, a lead author for Global's Adult Medical Care Guidelines; Global's Adult Clinic doctor and Adult Medical Care Guidelines co-author Dennis McGuire, Ph.D., LCSW; and more. Plymouth, MN • dsamn.org NOV. 4 » A DISCUSSION OF PATHWAYS TO WORKFORCE READINESS & EMPLOYMENT The National Down Syndrome Congress and American University Washington College of Law are teaming up for an educational policy and advocacy event. The conversation will highlight key educational policies and legislation that support high academic success and integrated employment. Washington, D.C. • ndsccenter.org NOV. 6 » MIT'S ALANA DOWN SYNDROME CENTER INAUGURAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM Don't miss Alana Down Syndrome Center's inaugural research symposium at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus. Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome Executive Director Joaquín Espinosa, Ph.D., has been invited to be the keynote speaker among other renowned scientists in the Boston area. Cambridge, MA • alana.mit.edu NOV. 9 » GLOW IN THE PARK 2019 Join Down Syndrome International and the Down's Syndrome Association for a 5K run like no other! The nighttime event features foam, paint, neon lights, and music. Grab your family, go for a run, and raise funds for organizations that help people with Down syndrome. Exeter, England • ds-int.org NOV. 14 » MARKETING WEBINAR FOR NONPROFITS Calling nonprofit organizations! Tune into Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action's year-end webinar, "A Year-End Appeal Is a Terrible Thing to Waste." DSAIA presents important tips for creating unique year-end appeals and maximizing your fundraising during the crucial last six weeks of the year. Virtual • dsaia.org NOV. 21 » MEET & GREET WITH AMY BOCKERSTETTE Down Syndrome Network of Arizona invites you to meet the self-advocate golfer sweeping the nation! A video of Bockerstette hitting par on a PGA golf course with Gary Woodland and Matt Kuchar went viral, garnering interest from NBC's "TODAY," ESPN, The Washington Post, and more. Secure your spot today. Phoenix, AZ • dsnetworkaz.org NOV. 29–DEC. 2 » SPORTS UNION FOR ATHLETES WITH DOWN SYNDROME WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ANDDI-Portugal, the Portuguese Sports Association for Intellectual Development; IBA 21, the International basketball association for Down syndrome; and JUDOWN, the Down Syndrome International Judo Organization, will host the basketball world championships for athletes with Down syndrome. Guimarães, Portugal • su-ds.org DEC. 10 » GLOBAL'S MEMBERSHIP WEBINAR SERIES — MEDICAL DEVICES Learn what parents and self-advocates need to know about their medical devices. Lina Patel, Psy.D., of the Anna and John J. Sie Center for Down Syndrome, a Global affiliate, will discuss training, management, and desensitization to medical devices, such as hearing aids and CPAP machines. Registration is free for Global members and $10 for nonmembers. Virtual • globaldownsyndrome.org The largest fundraiser for Down syndrome in the world, Global Down Syndrome Foundation's annual Fashion Show supports transformative and lifesaving research and medical care. The main event of the night features Hollywood celebrities and professional athletes escorting models with Down syndrome down the runway. This year, Global will honor Charlotte Fonfara-LaRose as Ambassador and present Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Awards to supermodel Amanda Booth and TV star Megan Bomgaars. Denver, CO bebeautifulbeyourself.org LIKE THIS MAGAZINE? Join Global Down Syndrome Foundation's Membership program today to receive four issues of this quarterly award-winning publication, access to four seasonal educational Webinar Series, and eligibility to apply for Global's Employment and Educational Grants. Register today at downsyndromeworld.org/membership. GLOBALDOWNSYNDROME.ORG 31

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