It is not too late to book for the ...
11th WORLD DOWN SYNDROME CONGRESS
CAPE
TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
15-17 AUGUST 2012
... for what promises to be a
congress to remember. For the first time on African soil, the 11th WDSC will
take place in the beautiful city of Cape Town, South Africa at the Cape Town
International Convention Centre (CTICC).
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INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL
RENOWNED SPEAKERS. JUST TO WHET YOUR APPETITE ...
Sheri Brynard - Hopes & challenges of living with Down syndrome
Sheri is the only learner with Down syndrome who has passed a National Technical College Diploma in South Africa, without having been granted any concessions. Sheri has a full life, working, motivating, travelling and most importantly she changes perceptions of people with Down syndrome. She is proud to be who she is, a girl with Down syndrome! READ MORE
Christy Lynch - Employment - the time is now!
Christy is nationally and internationally recognised for his pioneering work in achieving integrated employment for individuals with a disability. READ MORE
Roy McConkey - Self Actualisation of Persons with Down Syndrome - An International Perspective
Roy is Professor of Developmental Disabilities at the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland.
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Plus many more exciting speakers...Check out the programme on the website
PRE CONGRESS WORKSHOPS - 14 AUGUST 2012
INDABA - For people with Down syndrome facilitated by the UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR - MR SCHUAIB CHALKLEN
The purpose of the Indaba is to give adults and young people with Down syndrome an opportunity to meet their peers from across the globe and to discuss issues that affect their daily lives in this open forum. The agenda will be based on the five themes of the congress. As a person with Down syndrome, registration for the full three day conference will include free registration for the Indaba.
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DOWN SYNDROME MEDICAL
INTEREST GROUP (DSMIG)
Health Professionals attending the WDSC are invited to an International Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group to be held the day prior to the main congress. It is only open to health professionals, who currently are actively involved in provision of health care to individuals with Down syndrome, or research in the field. The DSMIG meeting will also be open to local health professionals who are not able to attend the whole congress. READ MORE
Health Professionals attending the WDSC are invited to an International Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group to be held the day prior to the main congress. It is only open to health professionals, who currently are actively involved in provision of health care to individuals with Down syndrome, or research in the field. The DSMIG meeting will also be open to local health professionals who are not able to attend the whole congress. READ MORE
POST CONGRESS WORKSHOPS ON
EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT - 18 AUGUST 2012
Education
Dr Gordon Porter, Dr Elizabeth Dalton, Prof Roy McConkey
Employment
Christy Lynch, Ruth Parker & Alison Newby, Representative from the International Labour Organisation
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