Learning Together, Focusing on Possibilities Education Conference
About the Conference:
Conference Overview:
The Learning Together, Focusing on Possibilities Education Conference is a one-day conference with specialized tracks focusing on topics related to early childhood, school age, and transition through adulthood. The conference also features sessions for self-advocates with Down syndrome ages 18 and older and sessions in Spanish.
Conference Schedule and Tracks:
The conference includes the opening plenary sessions featuring Jawanda & Rachel Mast in English or Eliana Tardio in Spanish, three breakout sessions per age group, lunch, and access to all conference handouts. Attendees will also have the opportunity to browse and speak with exhibitors throughout the day as part of the conference Resource Fair.
Who Should Attend?
Parents, family members, educators, medical professionals, service providers, direct care staff, and self-advocates ages 18 and older are encouraged to attend. Certificates of attendance will be available for continuing education credits. However, please note that the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas may not be approved and accepted by all professional associations.
Hilton Dallas Richardson (Conference Center)
Feb 28, 2026
9:00 AM
Hilton Richardson Dallas (Conference Center)
701 E Campbell Rd., Richardson, TX, US, 75081
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Featuring Jawanda Mast, Rachel Mast & Eliana Tardio
Opening Plenary Sessions
I Love My Life: A Journey of Love, Inclusion, and the Power of Advocacy
Jawanda & Rachel Mast
Join Rachel Mast and her mom, Jawanda, as they share their powerful journey of love, inclusion, and advocacy. Through personal stories and lessons learned, they remind us what’s possible when every voice is valued and every life is included.
Promoviendo la Independencia a lo Largo de la Vida
Eliana Tardio
La independencia no es algo que promovemos solo a cierta edad o etapa en la vida de nuestros hijos. Es una habilidad continua que desarrollan desde la primera infancia, mientras crecemos junto a ellos y reconocemos sus fortalezas y desafíos como individuos únicos. En otras palabras, la independencia significa algo diferente para cada niño y cada familia, dependiendo de sus habilidades y valores. Acompáñanos para aprender formas prácticas de promover la independencia en casa a través de actividades simples y cotidianas.