30th Annual PWSA Conference

30th Annual PWSA (USA) Conference
 

National Conference to be held in Milwaukee, WI

The highly anticipated 30th annual National Conference on Prader-Willi Syndrome will take place in Milwaukee at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel located by the airport on July 2-4th, 2008. PWSA of WI, Inc is working with PWSA (USA) in hosting this event. It is the first time this sort of event has ever taken place in our state.

The conference, titled “Moo-ving Forward” will focus on the hope and progress being made in creating a better world for children and adults with Prader-Willi Syndrome. This is a unique opportunity for professionals, parents and all who are impacted by this disorder to listen and learn from experts.

Education and support makes a difference in the health and happiness of children and adults – especially for those who are impacted by this rare disability called Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS). Knowledge and understanding empowers people to:

• Be proactive in preventing health complications and promote wellness
• Create successful life experiences in a person’s home, school, work and community
• Strive to make children and adults who have PWS as independent as possible

A Brief Overview of the Conference:
This 4-day event provides professionals and families with unique opportunities to increase education and be supported by experts in the field of Prader-Willi Syndrome. It also allows families and professionals to share solutions to the challenges and successes they face. The Conference schedule is actually four specific conferences or meetings rolled in to one event. The conference includes:

• A 1 day Scientific Day meeting for researchers and other professionals to share new advances in research and knowledge in the field of PWS.
• A 1 ½ day conference for residential providers who support adults with PWS
• A 2 day conference for parents, caregivers and others to assist them in gaining the support, education and tools needed to raise a child with PWS.
• A 1 day meeting for chapters or groups who raise awareness and advocacy for persons with PWS to gather and exchange information.
• An activity program for children and adults also takes place within the conference schedule so that children and adults with the syndrome can meet others who face some of the same challenges. Management of their unique nutritional and behavioral needs will also be provided during this activity program.

Information about Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of WI, Inc.
PWSA of WI, Inc is a non-profit 501(c) (3) tax-exempt organization that was formed in 1992 by concerned parents.  It is a chapter of the national organization for Prader-Willi syndrome, PWSA (USA) which is located in Sarasota, Florida.  The mission of this organization is to Support, Educate and Advocate for persons with Prader-Willi syndrome as well as those who support them in meeting the challenges of this disability.  They are the only organization in the State of Wisconsin that has this expertise and commitment to persons born with this disorder.  This is a great opportunity for families, care givers and professionals from all over to listen and learn from international and national experts in the area of Prader-Willi Syndrome.

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