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29 September to 1 October 2005
“PEOPLE AND FAMILIES FIRST” CONFERENCE 29TH SEPT – 1 OCT 05 Down Syndrome South Africa Conference, from 29 September to 1 October 2005 at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa. DEADLINE for Submission of abstracts is 30th June 2005. If you wish to submit a paper, requests more detail can be made by email to: dssalara@icon.co.za and the registration form is available to print on the DSSA website at www.downsyndrome.org.zawww.downsyndrome.org.zawww.downsyndrome.org.za MISSION
The mission of the conference is to promote the rights of people with Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability and their families, focusing on empowerment through the sharing of information, quality of life and the valuable contribution that can be made to families and society by persons with Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability. DRAFT PROGRAMME
“PEOPLE AND FAMILIES FIRST” CONFERENCE 29TH SEPT – 1 OCT 05
WEDNESDAY – 28 SEPTEMBER 2005 18h30 – Early Registration and Cocktail Party
THURSDAY – 29 SEPTEMBER 2005
08h00 – 08h45 - Registration and coffee
09h00 – 09h30 - Welcome
Opening Address - Minister Pandor,
Dept of Education
Children’s Show
09h30 – 10h30 - Plenary - Human Rights
Jody Kollapen - South African Human Rights Commission
Benny Palime – Office on the Status of Disabled People in the Presidency
10h30 – 11h00 - Tea
11h00 – 12h30 - Breakaways – Human Rights
Session 1 - Abortion Session 2 - Access to Services
- Sterilisation - Admission to school
12h30 – 13h30 - Lunch
13h30 – 15h00 - Plenary - Education
Lucy Moyane – Department of Education
Anupan Ahuja – Education specialist - India
15h00 – 15h30 - Tea
15h30 – 17h00 Breakaways - Education
Session 1 - Early Intervention
- Early Childhood Development
- Schooling
Session 2 - School to Work Transition
- Vocational training
- Life long learning
19h00 - Gala Dinner (African Theme)
FRIDAY – 30 SEPTEMBER 2005
08h30 – 0900 - Coffee
09h00 – 10h30 - Plenary - Quality of Life
Christy Lynch – CEO KARE in Ireland
Dan Schimmell – LEV Denmark
Ephraim Molakane - Self Advocate & Special Olympic Athlete
10h30 – 11h00 - Tea
11h00 – 12h30 Breakaways – Quality Of Life
Session 1 - Social and friendship
- Sexuality
- Recreation
- Health and ageing
Session 2 - Work
- Self Advocacy
- Independence
12h30 – 13h30 - Lunch
13h30 – 15h00 - Plenary - Family Life
Marie Schoeman – DSSA Scientific Board Member
Balbir Singh – Down Syndrome International President
15h00 – 15h30 - Tea
15h30 – 17h00 - Breakaways – Family Life
Session 1 - Empowerment
- Support
- Siblings
- Other
SATURDAY – 1ST OCTOBER 2005 – WORKSHOPS
Breakaway 1
09h00 – 10h30 Early Reading; Speech and Language; AAC
Breakaway 2
09h00 – 10h30 Trans Disciplinary Team; Strategies for inclusion
10h30 – 11h00 Tea
Breakaway 1
11h00 – 12h30 DS Health; Alternative Therapies; Prenatal testing
Breakaway 2
11h00 – 12h30 Sexuality; Self Advocacy; Independent Living; Supported Employment
12h30 – 13h30 Closing – Minister Thabalala-Msimang
Workshops for Teenagers and Adults with Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability – 29 September 2005 only
09h30 – 10h30 Facilitator - Bonnie Bondesio ( not yet confirmed)
Feelings and Emotions
Relationships
10h30 – 11h00 Tea
11h00 – 12h30 Facilitator - Luke – Teddy Bear Clinic (not yet confirmed)
Sexuality
12h30 – 13h30 Lunch
13h30 – 15h00 Facilitator – Christy Lynch/Dan Schimell and Ephraim Mohokane
Employment and Leadership
Independent Living
Self Advocacy and Self Empowerment
15h00 – 15h30 Tea
15H30 – 17-00 TO BE ADVISED (arts and culture)
- Location:
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Website:
- www.downsyndrome.org.za
- Contact telephone number:
- 0861-369-672
- Contact email address:
- dssalara@icon.co.za
[Last updated Thursday, June 16, 2005]
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