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Happy Holidays from the WDSC 2024 Committee |
As the holiday season approaches, we wanted to take a moment to wish you a joyful and festive celebration. May this festive season be filled with laughter, good company, and moments to cherish.
While we reflect on the year gone by, we're excited about what lies ahead, especially with WDSC coming up in 2024! |
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Don't Miss Out – Register Today and Save |
A friendly reminder that registration for the WDSC 2024 remains open throughout the holiday period. Early Bird registrations close 21 March 2024.
Make this an early Christmas present to yourself and register today! |
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Call for Presentations |
Call for Presentations are still opened but is due to close in just 2 months’ time on 2 February 2024! Get in early and submit your abstract before the end of the year for a chance to join us at WDSC 2024.
All you have to do is submit an abstract. We have many options which include:
The theme for WDSC 2024, is ‘Together We Can: celebrating diversity and inclusion’ with the following streams:
Health and therapeutic advances Education and employment Advocacy and social inclusion Family life Personal development The Call for Presentations (Abstracts) is due to close on Friday 2 February 2024.
Please remember, if you are selected to do a presentation at the WDSC2024, you need to attend in person. |
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Introducing our First Plenary Speaker: Sir Robert Martin |
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We are thrilled to announce that Sir Robert Martin will be joining us as a Plenary Speaker at WDSC 2024.
Sir Robert Martin has travelled the world speaking to organisations, families, and people with learning disabilities about many topics, including the right to live in the community, deinstitutionalisation, the right to work, and to live their chosen life.
In New Zealand Sir Robert Martin was nominated for the Committee for the United Nations Convention of the Right |
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of Persons with Disabilities and was successfully elected to this role in June 2016. Sir Robert Martin was the first person with a learning disability to be elected and succeed.
Sir Robert Martin was also given his knighthood in January 2020 for his service to his community. It is believed that he is the first person with a learning disability to have received such an award.
To read more about Sir Robert Martin, click on the link below. |
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This Year we are Thankful for our WDSC 2024 Patrons |
The World Down Syndrome Congress is privileged to have the support of dedicated patrons who play a crucial role in making this global event possible.
The generosity of our Patrons not only provides vital resources and profile to the World Down Syndrome Congress but also inspires us in our goal to create a more inclusive world for individuals with Down syndrome. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our patrons for their commitment the helping to enhance the lives of people with Down syndrome. |
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The Sherry-Hogan Family |
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The Honourable Dame Quentin Bryce AD CVO |
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Register for your chance to Cuddle a Koala! |
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Register for Congress between now and 14 January 2024 to go into the draw for a Cuddle a Koala experience.
Even better, we are giving away up to 4 tickets so that your family can be there while you hold a real Australian Koala!
Competition information: Closes 11.59pm 14 January 2024, GMT+11 time. Each individual registered will have the opportunity to win 1 x cuddle a Koala experience in Brisbane, with up to 3 additional tickets for family and friends to join you. Winners will be notified by 31 January 2024. |
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Sponsors & Exhibitors
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Bronze Sponsor
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