General Convention
We are always proud to bring the best speakers to our convention each year. Don't miss this opportunity to be a presenter (or let your favorite speaker know about this event).

We look for experts in topics that cover the lifespan of individuals with Down syndrome, including health and medical concerns, positive behavior support, education (from pre-school to post-secondary), transition, employment, living options, friendships and social relationships, speech and communication, aging and much more.

Workshop proposals are being accepted on our convention website at http://convention.ndsccenter.org/, so please pass this information along to everyone you know that might be interested.

Okay, we can't resist sharing one more video from Indianapolis. Check out David Saville's keynote speech, with a little help from his famous friends.

Youth and Adults Program
Our self advocate attendees enjoy interactive workshops that get people moving, thinking, learning, and having fun! If you are a self advocate (or you know a self advocate) who is knowledgeable about a topic that others will find interesting, this is the place to share what you know with your peers in a workshop or panel presentation.

Successful speakers in the past have presented on topics ranging from Acting to Cooking to Zumba (and pretty much everything in between). Are you an artist or photographer? Share your creativity! An expert at cake decorating? Share your skills! You can find more ideas and suggested topics on our website:  http://www.ndsccenter.org/self-advocates/be-a-presenter/

Discuss your ideas with someone you like to work with. Friends, parents, siblings, coaches and teachers all make good partners. Then just fill out the easy-to-complete speaker proposal form on our website. If you have questions, contact Jean Beck at Jean@ndsccenter.org.

Of course, it's not the same as being there, but even if you didn't attend our convention in Indianapolis, you still have the opportunity to listen to (and see the PowerPoint presentation of) more than 60 of the workshops that were presented!

For just $70.00, you can get the lowdown on healthcare, nutrition, education, financial planning, independent living, research, employment, and so much more! See this list of topics that span the lifetime of people with Down syndrome, then decide for yourself if you'd like to experience our "convention from your couch"...or desk...or patio...(you decide where!) Even if you only listen to half of them, it's just a couple of dollars per session. It sure is hard to turn down that offer!