Congress Theme
Theme: Together we can: celebrating diversity and inclusion.
Streams:
- Health and therapeutic advances: This stream focuses on the latest research and clinical developments related to Down syndrome, including new therapies, global health equity and approaches that can improve the health and quality of life of people with Down syndrome across the lifespan.
- Education and employment: This stream highlights innovative approaches to education and ways to promote inclusion of learners with Down syndrome in all aspects of learning, from early childhood through to adulthood. This stream also considers transitions within and beyond education settings and ways to foster successful careers.
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- Advocacy and social inclusion: This stream addresses issues related to disability rights (such as the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities), public policy, inclusion in all aspects of community life and approaches to effective self-advocacy. It also includes leadership and governance within our organisations.
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- Family life: This stream explores family quality of life, including strategies for providing emotional and practical support; sibling interests; accessing community resources; and supporting families locally and globally.
- Personal development: This stream focuses on the social and emotional development of individuals with Down syndrome across the lifespan. This stream includes involvement in cultural life, recreation, leisure and sport; strategies for building self-esteem, fostering relationships, healthy ageing and developing self-reliance.
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Abstract Topics
- Health and well-being
- Advocacy
- Inclusive research
- Employment
- Accommodation
- Literacy
- Maths Inclusive education
- Immigration
- Arts
*In each part of the program, there will be activities and sessions relevant for adults with Down syndrome to attend.
Please click on the program below to view more information.
Time | Monday 8 July 2024 Pre-congress |
Tuesday 9 July 2024 Pre-congress |
Wednesday 10 July 2024 Day 1 |
Thursday 11 July 2024 Day 2 |
Friday 12 July 2024 Day 3 |
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09:00-09:30 | Health Professionals & Researchers Day Meeting | Pre-Congress Self-Advocates Forum | Welcome ceremony | Day 2 starter | Day 3 starter | |
09:30-10:30 | Keynote Session Sir Robert Martin Ms Charlotte Woodward |
Keynote/Panel Session - hearing from adults with Down syndrome Mr Alastair McEwin AM Chair: Prof Roy McConkey |
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10:30-11:00 | Morning tea | |||||
11:00-11:55 | Keynote Session Dr Brian Skotko MD, MPP |
Choice of Concurrent Sessions | Choice of Concurrent Sessions | |||
12:05-13:00 | Choice of Concurrent Sessions | Choice of Concurrent Sessions | Choice of Concurrent Sessions | |||
13:00-14:00 | Lunch | |||||
14:00-14:30 | Pre-Congress Self Advocates – Meet & Greet | Posters | Posters | Posters | ||
14:30-15:30 | Choice of Concurrent Sessions | Choice of Concurrent Sessions | Keynote Session Prof Nora Shields |
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15:30-16:00 | Afternoon tea | |||||
16:00-16:30 | Plenary Session Dr Catherine Franklin Prof Ernst Wolvetang Dr Kathy Cologon Prof Iva Strnadova |
Plenary Session A/Prof Jasneek Chawla MIT Alana Down Syndrome Dr Katie Novak Prof Cameron Parsell |
Closing ceremony | |||
16:30-17:00 | ||||||
17:00-17:30 | ||||||
Evening | Welcome Reception | Poster Reception | Congress Dinner |
Childcare Facilities & Program for School Aged Children
During the online registration process, registrants will be asked whether they would require additional childcare facilities for persons not attending the Congress as a registered delegate. Childcare facilities and a program for school-aged children may be available, based on interest.