Register for the Down Syndrome Summit on April 23rd in Stevens Point, WI!
DSAW’s Central WI chapter along with the National Down Syndrome Congress and UW-Stevens Point are sponsoring a conference surrounding adult life for individuals with Down syndrome and related disabilities. The conference features 4 nationally recognized speakers from well-regarded disability resources across the nation! There will be speaker-led breakouts for attendees to supplement the presentations and a resource fair during the lunch break that will feature local organizations that support people with Down syndrome in Central WI.
This summit is inclusive! All are welcome to attend including parents, caregivers, self-advocates, interested community members and professionals in related fields.
Speakers & Topics
Susanna Miller-Raines, MSW*
Regional Alliances Manager, Think College Network
Introduction to Post-Secondary Options
Paige Parr, LPC, CRC
Project SEARCH Statewide Coordinator at Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
Project SEARCH Employment Program
Jawanda Mast*
National Down Syndrome Congress
Grassroots Advocacy
Tamara Pursley*
National Down Syndrome Congress
Transition from Pediatric to Adult Healthcare
*There will be breakouts led by the presenters to supplement the content
Event Information
WHEN: Saturday, April 23
Registration & coffee will open at 8:30am
WHERE: University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point
College of Professional Studies building
$30.00 - 1 Summit attendee: conference, materials, lunch
$55.00 - 2 Summit attendees: conference, materials, lunch
$75.00 - 3 Summit attendees: conference, materials, lunch
