2023 Adult Summit Schedule

Schedule is subject to change.
 

Thursday, November 9

All Attendees
Time Session
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Keynote:
Lisa Eicher (Founder of Sandal Gap Studios)
Caregiver and Professional Sessions Self-Advocate Sessions (split up by age group)
Time Session Time Session
2:45 PM – 4:00 PM

Education Panel
Maura Iorio and others

Independence Panel
Daniell Bargstadt, Gigi's Playhouse, Emily Kendall, Steve Friedman

The 321go! Program
Monica Forquer

 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM

Dating and Down Syndrome
Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L

Authentic and Successful Aging
Ley Linder

 
All Attendees
Time Session
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM Free time
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Networking event with exhibitors (cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres and dessert)

 

Friday, November 10

All Attendees
Time Session
8:15 AM – 9:15 AM Keynote:
The Timothy Freeman, MD, Center for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 
Caregiver and Professional Sessions Self-Advocate Sessions (split up by age group)  (split up by age group)
Time Session Time Session
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM

Social Skills in the Workplace
Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L

Down Syndrome Clinic Panel
Dr. Nicole White

Down Syndrome, Aging, and Dementia
Ley Linder

The 321go! Program
Monica Forquer

 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Real Talk with your Doctor
Lindsey Mullis, Dr. Priya Chandan, Jamie Valis

Participating in Down Syndrome Research
Dr. Ann Cohen
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM

Supporting Siblings Panel
Stacey Gruber, Christy Gregg, Diana Temple

Everyone Deserves to Work
Jed Seifert

Special Needs Planning
Phillip Clark

Preparing for Aging and Dementia
Marianne Barbera, Jane Boyle, Kathy Service

Mental Health and Down Syndrome
Dr. Eric Rubenstein

 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM

Authentic and Successful Aging
Ley Linder

Promote Your Health
Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L
12:15 PM – 1:45 PM Lunch will be provided. 11:45 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch will be provided.
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM

Your Rights to Participate in Research
Dr. Nicole White

Employment Research Panel
Dennis Cleary, Dr. Nancy Raitano Lee, Dr. Gregory Wallace

Developing Advanced Directives
Leigh Ann Kingsbury

Financial Wellness Guide
Voya Financial

 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Promote Your Health
Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L

Real Talk with your Doctor
Lindsey Mullis, Dr. Priya Chandan, Jamie Valis, PhD
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM

Entrepreneurship Panel
John and Mark Cronin (John’s Crazy Socks), Angad and Amit Sahgal (Let ME Do It), Britni Allen (Rosemerry Sparkle Design)

Guardianship and Supported Decision Making
Ashley Meier Barlow, JD

Supporting Your Loved One in Developing Healthy Relationships
Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L

Promoting Physical Activity and Exercise Within the Down Syndrome Community
Kristen Mendez

 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM

#Adulting
Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Break and dinner on your own    
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Dance party     

Saturday, November 11

Caregiver and Professional Sessions Self-Advocate Sessions (split up by age group)  (split up by age group)
Time Session Time Session
8:15 AM – 9:15 AM Opening Keynote    
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM

Addressing Bias in Health Care
Dr. Brian Chicoine and Kandi Pickard

Financially Empowering People with Disabilities Through ABLE Accounts
Eric Ochmanek

The Research Experience in Adults with Down Syndrome
Dr. Ann Cohen

Everyone Deserves to Work
Jed Seifert

   The 321go! Program
Monica Forquer Dating with Down Syndrome
Dr. Katie Frank
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM

Turning Your Passion into Policy
NDSS and Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati (DSAGC)

What Are Your Rights to Participate in Research?
Dr. Nicole White

Supporting Your Loved One in Developing Healthy Relationships
Dr. Katie Frank

   What Does It Mean to Participate in Down Syndrome Research?
Dr. Ann Cohen #Adulting
Dr. Katie Frank
12:15 PM Conference concludes    

Please email adultsummit@ndss.org if you have any questions.