NDSC comes to New Orleans this summer! Attend or Volunteer!
The 50th annual National Down Syndrome Congress Convention is coming to New Orleans June 23rd- 26th!
The National Down Syndrome Congress is an annual conference that gathers individuals with Down syndrome and their families to hear the latest information from world-renowned experts. It will be held in New Orleans June 23-26, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown New Orleans. GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans wants to make sure that local GiGi’s families and friends are aware of this great upcoming opportunity because it is being hosted in New Orleans for the first time in 45 years!
National Down Syndrome Congress
50th ANNUAL CONVENTION
June 23-26, 2022
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
601 Loyola Avenue New Orleans, LA 70113
For more information and registration, click the following links:
NDSC website
NDSC Facebook
Who, What, Where, When, & Why YOU Should Attend webinar
If you or a friend are interested in volunteering for the NDSC convention, check out details in the volunteer section below.
Please forward this newsletter to anyone who might be interested in attending or volunteering who may not be on the GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans email list.
NOTE: GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans is unable to answer questions about the conference or volunteering. For general questions, contact info@ndsccenter.org. For volunteer questions, see below.
Check out our GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans Board Member, Craig Blackburn, promoting the NDSC Advocacy Training Bootcamp which is included with NDSC convention registration (separate RSVP required).
The 50th Annual National Down Syndrome Congress Convention is coming to New Orleans, and it requires the support of more than 400 volunteers to make it a success.
With help from local hosts, NDSC is recruiting volunteers for a fun and rewarding weekend. No previous experience is necessary, just a desire to interact directly with people with Down syndrome and a willingness to have fun!
General Conference Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to manage the Registration and Information table, to host the workshop sessions, and to be floaters to help in needed areas. Shifts range from 2 hours to 5 hours Thursday, June 23rd – Sunday, June 26th. Bilingual (English/Spanish) volunteers are also needed for each of the shifts.
Youth & Adults (Y&A) Conference Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to host tables of youth and adults with Down syndrome in their conference sessions and to be floaters who assist table volunteers as needed, escort self-advocates to/from the conference center restroom, and help group transition between workshop rotations. Table host volunteers stay with the same table group during all conference sessions Friday – Sunday (Friday 12:15pm-3:15pm, Saturday 8:00am-5:15pm, & Sunday 7:15am-12:15pm). Also seeking bilingual (English/Spanish) volunteers.
Sibling Conference Volunteers
Siblings Conference Volunteers assist with attendee check-in and engage with 4th/5th grade siblings in programming. Saturday lunch is provided for sibling conference volunteers. Sunday volunteers chaperone an off-site field trip.
General, Y&A, and Sibling Conference Volunteer Sign Up Link
Here is the link to the volunteer sign up as a General Conference, Youth & Adult Conference, or Siblings Conference Volunteer:
Volunteer Questions
Please email Nichole@ndsccenter.org.
Kids Camp Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to assist in programming for young children (both with and without Down syndrome) under the guidance of the NDSC Kids Camp leaders. NDSC is especially seeking therapists, teachers, nurses, and doctors and those currently completing their studies in these fields to volunteer in this capacity, although everyone with an interest Kids Camp is encouraged to apply to volunteer. Kids Camp Volunteers undergo background checks, and shifts are 2 hours at a time. Preference in scheduling is given to volunteers who can participate all 3 days of the conference. Here is the link to volunteer at Kids Camp and if you have questions, please email Tammy at kidscamp@ndsccenter.org.
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