Sharing Our Joy 2000
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Down Syndrome Conference & Health Screening
                                                       October 27th & 28th

Asbury United Methodist Chruch - Mason Center
5838 S. Sheridan, Tulsa,  Oklahoma

Keynote Presentation By
Louise Tucker Jones - Joy in the Journey

  • Louise Tucker Jones is co-author of the book "Extraordinary Kids" and a well known speaker.  Louise will share her personal testimony of God's love and grace when facing some of life's greatest difficulties.  Her message will inspire you as she relates the joys and challenges of parenting a child with Down syndrome.
                                       Sesion Topics
  • Waivered Services Sign Up
  • Vocational Opportunities
  • Effective IEP's 
  • Independent Living 
  • Inclusion
  • Inernet Access
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  • Recreational Activities
  • Augumenative Communication
  • Speech Issues
  • Sexuality 
  • Wills and Estate Planning
  • Hand Writing
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     Child care to be provided on site with planned 
     activites for all ages.

     
     
     
    • Dr. David Domek did his pediatric residency at the University of Oklahoma followed by a fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology and Genetics.  He is currently Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City.  He and his wife, Sharon, have been actively involved in establishing the new Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma. 

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    • Dr. Adolfo Garnica has served as Chief Genetics, Endocrinology and Metabolism for the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Oklahoma.  He has also served as Chief of Geneticsfor the Department of Pediatrics at Georgetown University.  He currently has a pediatric practice at the Muskogee Children's Clinic.
    		 Kent MacLeod - Mr. MacLeod received his degree in pharmocology from the University of Toronto, Canada.  He has collaborated on serveral research projects relating to Down syndrome.  He is currently President/Owner of Nutri-Chem, a pharmacy and compounding laboratory in Ottawa, Ontario. 

    Hotel Information:  We have secured a block of rooms at a conference rate ($65.00 per night) at the AmeriSuites Hotel located at 7037 S. Zurich Ave.  The hotel features kitchenettes in all rooms and is located approximately 1.5 miles from Asbury United Methodist Church.  Please specifiy our block of rooms when you call.  Phone (918) 491-4010. 

    Register Now!  Space is limited.

     

     
    12:00p.m. -  Registration-Exhibits Open 

    12:30p.m. -  Welcoming Announcements

      1:00p.m. -  Session I & Health Screenings
      Room
        14/15       Track 1 Writing Effective IEPs
                        (Individualized Education Plans)
                       Sherilyn Walton, M.S.W. 

        Gym         Track 2 Wavered Services Sign-up
                       RoseAnn Percival, D.H.S.

        B22          Track 3 Sexuality Issues
                       Carol Struber

      2:30p.m. -  Session II & Health Screenings

          14/15     Track 1 Speech - Hanen Techniques
                      Panel of Speech and Language Pathologist

        Gym         Track 2 Wavered Services Sign-up
                       RoseAnn Percival, D.H.S

        B22          Track 3 Independent Living
                       Allen Minor

      4:00p.m. -  Plenary Session
        Gym       Dr. Domek on the Human Genome Project
                    Dr. Domek will be discussing the mapping of the 21st chromosome and the 
                            implications of gene therapy. 

      5:00p.m  -  Small Group Networking/Sharing Sessions
                     Sessions will be organized by age of child with Down syndrome or 
                             profession 

      6:00p.m. -  Dinner $5.00
                     Provided by Asbury United Methodist Church.  Spaghetti, homemade rolls
                             green beans, salad and brownies.   Children will be joining us for this 
                             family mealtime.  Pleas pay at the door. 

      6:45p.m. -  Award Presentations

      7:00p.m. - Kenote Presentation By Louise Tucker
                            Jones  "Joy in the Journey"
                     (Question and Answer Session after presentation) 

      8:30p.m. - Adjourn 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     

    		 8:00a.m. -  Registration- Exhibits  Open

    8:30a.m. -  Welcomig Announcements

    9:00a.m. -  Session III and Health Screenings
    Room
    14/15          Track 1 Speach Issues Birth - 3 Years
                     Panel of Speech and Language Pathologists
      Gym          Track 2 Inclusion 
                      Kathy Griffin

       B22          Track 3 Vocational Opportunites
                      Steve Clark, Director Vocational Services
                        Gatesway Foundation

                    Sib Shop Starts at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 12:00 Noon

    10:30a.m.-  Session IV and Health Screenings

    14/15          Track 1 Speech Issues 4-8 Years
                     Panel of Speech Pathologists

    Gym            Track 2 Sports Opportunities

    B22             Track 3 Developmental Milestones
                      Leslie Youngker

     12:00 Noon  Lunch and Networking Session

      1:00p.m. - General Session - Dr. Garnica on Health Issues
                      Dr. Garnica will be providing information on areas specific to 
                               Down syndrome. 

      2:30p.m. - General Session - Kent MacLeod, Nutri-Chem
                      Mr. MacLeod will be discussing vitamin therapy and piracetam.

        4:00p.m. - Conference Closing/Awarding of Door Prises
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     

     
     
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