2019 Trisomy 21 Research Society Conference in Barcelona, Spain
(L-R) Megan Bomgaars, Dr. Diana Bianchi, Michelle Sie Whitten
PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES: ADVOCACY, AWARENESS, & FUNDRAISING
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Through a series of short presentations and Q&A, this session will address important issues for self-advocates, family members, and Down syndrome organizations regarding three areas that are intricately related – advocacy, awareness & fundraising for Down syndrome research. This year Global will be hosting a full morning program featuring 5 expert speakers (including Megan Bomgaars from the Emmy Award-winning series Born This Way), and cover the following topics: The Importance of Down syndrome Research & How Down Syndrome Organizations and Families Can Advocate for Government Funding, Self-Advocates with Down Syndrome Make it Happen!, Scientists with Family Members with Down Syndrome – Things to Consider Before Participating in Research and Engaging the Press, Self-Advocates & Celebrities to Raise Awareness & Funds. |
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