bi-annual conference, fired up! for down syndrome

Friday & Saturday, April 24-25, 2009

DSAMT presents a statewide conference on Down syndrome every other year. Fired Up! for Down Syndrome

brings together disability advocates, researchers, parents, educators and medical professionals for a two-day conference on a wide variety of issues related to Down syndrome. Past conferences have included workshops on Art and Music Therapy, Fitness and Weight Management, Educational Planning, Conservatorship, Sibling and Family Issues, Nutrition and much more. The conference also includes a portion for Self-Advocates, including presentations by and for individuals with Down syndrome on topics including employment, self-expression and conflict resolution.

More information about speakers and scheduling for this conference will be coming soon. If you have suggestions or questions regarding the 2009 Fired Up conference, email DSAMT at dsamt@bellsouth.net or call 615.386.9002.