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David Egan Guest Speaker
Author, Advocate, and Partner in Helping Create a Better World
Speaking Event and Mixer!
Friday, November 8th.
11-12:30
Room 5401, SLO Campus with Zoom access
https://cuesta-edu.zoom.us/j/4553979612?omn=81811432359#success
Cuesta and greater community invited.
Coast B.U.D.S Buddy Walk Keynote Speaker
https://coastalbuds.org/buddy-walk-activities/
Visits on Capitol Hill with CEO Commission
https://ceocommission.org/
David Egan will be delivering the Keynote Address for the Region 2 Developmental Disabilities Support Coordination Conference.
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services-board/region
Speaking About Inclusion to Populous Global Architectural Design Firm
https://populous.com/
Special Olympics Research And Evaluation Consortium - Speaker on the Power of Inclusion in Health
https://www.specialolympics.org/what-we-do/research/presentations-and-publications/special-olympics-research-and-evaluation-consortium
Speaking at the Vienna Presbyterian Church’s 2nd annual Prom event for young people (ages 14 and up) with developmental differences and their invited guests. It will be held on Friday, April 26th at 5:30pm at Vienna Presbyterian Church located at 124 Park St NE, Vienna, VA 22180. Please join us for a complimentary evening of Dinner, Dancing, and Entertainment! Parents and caregivers are also welcome to stay on site in the Parents Lounge for their own celebration.
Speaking about Advocacy in his life to Harry's Employee Resource Group
David Egan is speaking at the 2024 NIH INCLUDE Investigators Meeting with Dr. Espinosa.
2024 NIH INCLUDE Investigators Meeting
Five Years of Transformational Down Syndrome Research and Plans for the Future
April 15-16, 2024
On April 4th, David and Kathleen Egan shared their advocacy journey.
You can watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/7lz5YKFaUJs
https://events.ds-int.org/13thWorldDownSyndromeDayConference#/watch?lang=en
ABC Features DSANV Mosaic District World Down Syndrome Day Event
David will be giving a presentation to the Golisano Fellowship in Developmental Disability Nursing Program on "The Power of Inclusion”
The Golisano Fellowship in Developmental Disability Nursing is a 12-month program designed to develop thought leaders in nursing who support and promote the health and well-being of persons with ID/DD across their lifespan and settings.
The goal of the Fellowship is to create nursing leaders in education, practice, and service who will work in partnership with cross-sector health systems and organizations to advance inclusive practices, foster innovation, promote health, and support self-determination to support wellness and close the health disparities gap among people with ID/DD.
https://www.sjf.edu/institutes/golisano-institute/fellowship/
Three days of connection and educational sessions on a variety of topics that address adulthood and aging for the community. This conference is a great educational opportunity for individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities, family members, and professionals.
David is a speaker on the Advocacy Panel on Friday Nov 10th.
A gala celebration, dinner, and silent auction with keynote speaker David Egan, an award-winning and acclaimed self-advocate, author, and Special Olympian who is an alumnus of the Waisman Early Childhood Program.
https://www.waisman.wisc.edu/uw-event/gala/
https://www.globaldownsyndrome.org/global-acceptability-gala/
David Egan participated and advocated with the Virginia team on Capitol Hill.
https://ndss.org/down-syndrome-advocacy-conference
As a board member, David attended the preconference strategic meetings and presented together with NIH, Dr. Melissa Parisi, the importance of participating in NIH INCLUDE research. He also spoke with the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, Bryn Gelaro and David Tolleson, about his experience with medical research.
https://www.dsaia.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=27&Itemid=115&year=2023&month=03&day=02&title=dsaia-2023-annual-leadership-conference&uid=c389d65a27a1b52410683ed0113a9676
David receives the Quincy Jones Award at the Global Down Syndrome Foundation.
https://bebeautifulbeyourself.org/quincy-jones-exceptional-advocacy-award/
The Arc of Northern VA invited you to walk the red carpet, pose for paparazzi, and immerse yourself in the fun of the Art Deco and Great Gatsby era. This year, The Arc’s fall fundraising gala celebrates 60 years of service! The event will take place in the International Ballroom at the Hilton hotel in McLean Tysons Corner.
David will be speaking to the Commodity Futures Trading omission on Nov 3rd at 1pm as part of the National Disability Employment Awareness Month Program organized by the Diversity and Inclusion Team. Commissioner Summer K Messinger will open the session. The mission of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission is to promote the integrity, resilience, and vibrancy of the U.S. derivatives markets through sound regulation. They are the global standard for sound derivatives regulation.
Hosted at Belle Haven Country Club in Alexandria, VA, the tournament promises to be a fun day of golf and networking that benefits the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS), the leading human rights organization for all individuals with Down syndrome.
https://give.ndss.org/event/2022-ndss-dc-golf-outing/e414054
Mark your calendars and join DSANV’s Buddy Walk, the DSANV’s largest annual fundraising event where proceeds go towards supporting DSANV's mission to ensure all individuals with Down syndrome and their families in the Northern Virginia area receive the support necessary to participate in, contribute to, and achieve fulfillment of the life in their communities.
