10th World Down Syndrome Congress
August 19th – 22nd 2009
Dublin, Ireland

The theme for the Congress is "Lifelong Living and Learning". Down Syndrome Ireland are planning a dynamic and exciting programme that will cater for all professionals including health, educational, and research practitioners. There will be a parallel participative programme for parents, siblings, children and adults with Down syndrome.

To celebrate the 10th WDSC we will hold the first Synod of people with Down syndrome. This will be a unique ground breaking event where the agenda and programme will be developed by and for people with Down syndrome. It is vital that their wishes and desires are voiced and heard in this open forum, that they themselves are to the fore, and that they take pride of place. To find out more about the Synod click here

The full programme for the Congress will be available form January 2009 and registration will commence in August 2008. In the meantime if you are interested in receiving updates on the Congress and notification of when registration opens please sign up in our 'Register an Interest' section.

Click here to register an interest in the Congress.

 

Abstract Submission Commences	preliminary date August 2008
Early Registration Commences	preliminary date September 2008
Abstract Submission Closes	preliminary date December 2008
Full programme of presenters available	preliminary date January 2009

The venue for the 10th World Down Syndrome Congress will be the Dublin City University (DCU) Campus, Dublin, Ireland. The Helix theatre complex on the DCU campus, will be the main building for the Congress. For a location map click here www.dcu.ie

DCU is situated close to Dublin city centre, Dublin airport and is easily accessible by public transport. From the airport we would recommend taking a taxi, which should cost approximately €15. Several of the recommended hotels will be running shuttle buses to DCU.

For further information on the Congress venue and its public transport links please visit- www.dcu.ie

Dublin is a beautiful Georgian city full of interesting cultural and entertainment venues to visit and enjoy. The rest of Ireland is easily accessible from Dublin and has sites and attractions to suit all interests and age groups.

For further information on visiting Dublin, please visit www.visitdublin.com
While attending the Congress try and allow some time to explore more of our beautiful country. For more information on places to visit please see www.discoverireland.ie

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Pat Clarke (Chairperson)
Margaret Carroll
Caroline Casey
Richard Connolly
May Gannon
Grainne Murphy
Ingrid Murphy
Joan Murphy
Mary O'Reilly
Christina Riordan
Penny Robertson