DS Conference Cruise early bird drawing is April 16th

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Here is an

update including information on the Early Booking Bonus Draw & new speakers.

Secure Your Spot!

at the

Down Syndrome

Cruise Conference,

Mission Possible: Sailing to Solutions

Royal Caribbean International

"Liberty of the Seas"

Departing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida

February 25th – March 2nd,

2013

to Labadee, Haiti and Falmouth, Jamaica!

Call 1-855-DSCRUIZ to book by April 16 to enter

early bird drawing.

Book by May 15 to avoid deposit increase.

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, father to special needs child and 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.

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.

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.

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

Let me know if you have any questions!

Andi Durkin, Parent & Advocate

Conference Coordinator

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