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Join the National Down Syndrome Society for the Buddy Walk® on Washington
February 24th and 25th, 2010
Government Affairs Committee (GAC) leaders, affiliate leaders in government relations, seasoned self-advocates and others will come together to "walk" right into the offices of their elected officials! This will be an ideal opportunity to:

Learn strategies for successful advocacy
Meet with elected representatives
Create lasting partnerships
Connect with other Down syndrome advocates from around the country
Preliminary Conference Schedule:
Wednesday, February 24

2:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Interactive advocacy training to unite and prepare for visits on the Hill

6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Buddy Walk on Washington Reception and Award Ceremony

Thursday, February 25

8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Legislative Breakfast on the Hill

9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Meetings with Elected Officials

To register, call Vanessa Quick at 1-800-221-4602. The fee for registration, which
includes a ticket to the Reception and Award Ceremony, is $25. All registrants will
receive online training, information and resources before the conference to facilitate
preparations for meetings with elected officials.

To arrange your stay, contact the conference hotel, the Washington Plaza Hotel at www.washingtonplazahotel.com or 1-800-424-1140. The hotel is located in close proximity to the offices on Capitol Hill. Please let the reservation agent know you will be attending the Buddy Walk on Washington to receive the special conference rate.