Update - 2013 DS Cruise Conference, Mission Possible: Sailing to Solutions

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Families & professionals have already secured their staterooms from both the United States and Canada, with more inquiries from as far away as Thailand. Here is an update including information on the Early Booking Bonus Draw.

Secure Your Spot!at theAnnouncing the 2013 Down Syndrome Cruise Conference, Mission Possible: Sailing to SolutionsRoyal Caribbean International

"Liberty of the Seas"

Departing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida

February 25th – March 2nd , 2013 to Labadee, Haiti and Falmouth, Jamaica!

Bring your family for a one of a kind, life-changing experience. Learn proactive solutions with an emphasis on nutrition, bio-medical intervention and innovative therapies that address real issues and provide viable answers. This unique Cruise Ship environment offers you the extended opportunity to network with other families and professionals looking for options. You can attend and discuss informative sessions, all while enjoying a fantastic vacation experience.The Speakers:

Dr. Norm Schwartz, Integrative medicine specialist with over 30 years experience and an extensive background in treating complex chronic health problems. Formerly medical director of Integrative Medicine for Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare in Milwaukee, WI, he is now in private practice helping individuals and families dealing with ADHD, autism, Down syndrome and neurodevelopmental disorders using biomedical treatments.

Dr. Cody, founder of Changing Minds Foundation, parent of teen with DS, worked with doctors and scientific research to create a treatment protocol. Travels extensively to educate parents and doctors. Learn more at Changing Minds Foundation

Laurette Janak, parent to adopted teen with DS and Autism, independent researcher, speaker and advocate. Part of her work included coordinating a study on metabolic biomarkers and impaired methylation capacity in children with autism published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2004.

Kent MacLeod, the founder of NutriChem, an award-winning pharmacist with over 30 years of experience in delivering patient centered complementary health care based on an Orthomolecular approach to health and wellness. He has researched, formulated and tested a broad range of nutritional formulas and supplements including a NutriChem vitamin line formulation for Down Syndrome. Author of Down Syndrome and Vitamin Therapy.

Geralyn Spiez, MS, OT/L, parent to child with DS, Master's level Occupational Therapist, author of Redefining the Reality of Down Syndrome; Baby's First Year and blogger of The Down Syndrome Action Plan.

　

Cyndi Ringoen, parent to son with chromosomal disorder, neurodevelopmentalist, President of The International Association of Neurodevelopmentalists (ICAN) and owner of CAN-DO. Cyndi has a wide-range of education including two degrees in psychology, The Bowen Technique, Rhythmic Movement and Samonas Sound Therapy.

Kane, Neurodevelopmentalist, parent of adult with DS, believes the potential of an individual is determined by the opportunities presented to them. travels extensively around the USA & Canada seeing families, lecturing and teaching. She has worked with thousands of individuals during the past seventeen years. Learn more at hope-future.org

on, parent to child with DS, author, creator of informative website: Naturally Better Kids, founder of the Grow Foundation for Naturally Better Kids shares methods which make it possible for children with neurological challenges to achieve potential beyond traditional expectations.

Bring your family for a sun-filled, fun-filled enriching experience.

Cruise Highlights

Sailing Date: February 25, 2013

Five nights on board the "Liberty of the Seas" Royal Caribbean cruise

Monday, February 25th departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Departing 4:30 pm)

Tuesday, February 26th Cruising at Sea

Wednesday, February 27th Labadee, Haiti (Arrive 7:30 am, depart 3:30 pm)

Thursday, February 28th Falmouth, Jamaica (Arrive 8:30 am, depart 4:30 pm)

Friday, March 1st Cruising at Sea

Saturday, March 2nd Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Arrive 7:00 am)

　

Cruise Details

Prices starting from $728.73 per person, based on double occupancy(including taxes, fees, prepaid gratuities and $50 conference fee)

All staterooms are available to be reserved with an initial deposit of $200 per person (with a credit card), which is fully refundable until June 15, 2012. Final payment is due November 15, 2012. This includes a $50 per person conference registration fee for the 1st & 2nd passenger only, per stateroom.

Also, our Regional Manager, Greg Duhaime, with Royal Caribbean very much wants to encourage as many guest bookings as possible before May 15th. He will provide a $50 On Board Credit (which can be used towards a specialty dining lunch) to one lucky family as an Early Booking Bonus Draw for those who book prior to April 16th(draw date), including those who have already booked their stateroom. Those who book now will have the best choice of accommodations. And those who book prior to May 15th are guaranteed to have early dining room seating (6 pm) with the group. The $200 per person deposit is fully refundable before June 15th, however, the deposit will increase to $300 per person after May 15th.

To secure your preferred stateroom, please email or call:

lie Newell-Wagner

Parent of a child with Down Syndrome

Email: rosaliewagner@...

Tel:

Toll Free Booking Number: 1-855-DSCRUIZ (1-)

Website: www.cruiseshipcenters.ca/lieNewellWagner or http://www.rosalienewellwagner.cruiseshipcenters.com/Promotions.aspx

　

Fred Dehaas, ACC

Grandparent of a child with Down Syndrome

Email: fdehaas@...

Tel:

Toll Free Booking Number: 1-

Website: www.cruiseshipcenters.ca/FredDehaas

　

　

** Conference Co-ordinator is Andi Durkin, Parent & Advocate

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