Nobody knows babies and children better than mom and dad, so we asked parents what’s most important when choosing diapers, training pants, and youth pants. We learned that parents want absorbent products that prevent leaks, materials that are soft and gentle on skin, a snug fit at every stage of growth, and a natural fit to increase comfort. Comfees was developed to address these important needs.
Registration Opens:
March 11
12:00 PM EST
Convention One-Pager
A quick and easy overview of our different conferences and the pricing for each of them
Convention Packet – Dallas Details
An in-depth guide to each of our conferences within our overall Convention, the different activities offered, Dallas visitors guide, and FAQ.
Wanna know what the NDSC Convention is all about??
Watch the video below!
2025 Award Nomination Form
National Down Syndrome Congress is proud to recognize individuals and organizations who are doing exceptional work for the Down syndrome community. Our Celebrating All Awards Banquet at the NDSC 2025 Annual Convention is a night to honor these outstanding award winners.
Please fill out our nomination form to the fullest of your capability. If there are any questions or concerns, please reach out to Stephanie White at swhite@ndsccenter.org.
Deadline: March 3, 2025

CONVENTION REGISTRATION 101
Join us for a quick tutorial on our new registration system! Q&A included after the tutorial. This webinar will be recorded and posted to our YouTube account and emailed to all registrants.
Thursday, March 6
7:30 PM EST / 6:30 PM CST / 5:30 PM MST / 4:30 PM PST
Advocacy Training Boot Camp
Whether you are a beginner to advocacy or are an experienced advocate, Advocacy Training Boot Camp is a great opportunity to get the training needed to take your advocacy efforts to the next level. ATBC features information from self-advocates who are making a difference through their personal advocacy efforts, parent advocates, elected officials, and disability policy experts including the NDSC Policy & Advocacy Team. Advocacy Training Boot Camp is designed to empower you with the skills needed to impact policy change.
Friday, July 25
8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Educators Conference
At the 2025 NDSC Convention
Our Educators Conference offers practical, research-based strategies that general and special education teachers can immediately implement to support students with intellectual disabilities and Down syndrome.
- Addressing BEHAVIOR through proven strategies
- Literacy strategies to facilitate READING DEVELOPMENT
- Proven practices for INCLUSION
- Strategies for ACCESS for all
- Integrating ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE in learning
- Planning and designing CURRICULUM
- MEDICAL IMPLICATIONS for the classroom
$150 Registration
Registration includes:
- Breakfast & Lunch
- Certificate of attendance
- 0.6 CEUs (+$30)
Questions? Email Resource Support Associate Kim Owens at kim@ndsccenter.org
Want to Sponsor the 2025 NDSC Convention?
We are so thankful to all of our sponsors for making the NDSC Convention happen year after year! Thanks for all the support!
Download our 2025 Sponsorship Opportunities packet for all sponsorship details.
Questions? Email Executive Director Jim Hudson at jim@ndsccenter.org
Showcase Your Business or Organization at the 2025 Exhibit Hall!
Annually, we bring together more self-advocates attending the Youth & Adults Conference than any other event in the Down syndrome community, and our exhibit hall is where your products and resources will get noticed. The Exhibit Hall showcases a variety of different products, organizations, and services that our community has to offer. Convention attendees will be able to browse all the different booths, collecting information, samples, and making important connections.
Questions? Email Engagement Director Rhonda Rice at rhonda@ndsccenter.org
Meet our 2025 Sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor
The Global Down Syndrome Foundation is a public non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to significantly improving the lives of people with Down syndrome through Research, Medical Care, Education and Advocacy. Formally established in 2009, GLOBAL’s primary focus is to support the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome, the first academic home in the United States committed solely to research and medical care for people with Down syndrome. Since Down syndrome is the least-funded genetic condition in the United States, fundraising and government advocacy to correct the alarming disparity of national funding for people with Down syndrome is a major goal.
The Global Down Syndrome Foundation created and organizes the Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show – the single-largest annual fundraiser benefiting people with Down syndrome. GLOBAL organizes and funds many programs, conferences and grants, including Dare to Play Football Camp with Ed McCaffrey, Denver Broncos Cheerleaders Dare to Cheer Camp, and the Global Down Syndrome Foundation Educational Grants.
GLOBAL is an inclusive organization without political or religious affiliation or intention.
Policy & Advocacy Sponsor
Microsoft was founded in 1975. Our mission is to enable people and businesses throughout the world to realize their full potential by creating technology that transforms the way people work, play, and communicate. We develop and market software, services, and hardware devices that deliver new opportunities, greater convenience, and enhanced value to people’s lives. We do business worldwide and have offices in more than 100 countries.
We are committed to create and grow usage of accessible technology, expand skilling and hiring opportunities for people with disabilities, and advocate for policies that advance accessibility as a fundamental right.
Kids Camp Sponsor
You deserve the best care for your child’s health. At Dr. Noze Best we bring hospital-grade efficiency and safety right to your home with innovative healthcare products developed by a pediatric ENT that support a healthier, happier respiratory system for your baby.
Kids Camp Sponsor
We offer traditional diapers, pull-on style training pants in boys and girls designs, and discreet pull-on youth pants for extra protection. Our diapers go as small as size newborn and our largest pull-on youth pant covers kids up to 125+ lbs. We’ve developed our different product types to focus on what’s most important to kids at each stage in life. Our diapers have extra-strength fasteners and are free from harsh chemicals. Our training pants have a wetness indicator and tear-away sides to help with potty training. Our youth pants are extra soft and designed to be worn either at night or discreetly under clothing.
College Fair Sponsor
Think College provides resources, technical assistance and training related to college options for students with intellectual disability, and manages the only national listing of college programs for students with intellectual disability in the United States.
We are a national technical assistance, research, and evaluation center dedicated to developing, expanding, and improving higher education options for students with intellectual disability.
With a commitment to equity and excellence, Think College supports evidence-based and student-centered research and practice by generating and sharing knowledge, guiding institutional change, informing public policy, and engaging with students, professionals, and families.