The Youth & Adults (Y&A) Conference is the heart and soul of the NDSC Annual Convention, which holds true even in a virtual setting. With the support of the NDSC Youth & Adults Conference Team, this conference is planned and presented by self-advocates (individuals with Down syndrome) for self-advocates. It is designed to be a fun, educational, empowering, and inspiring experience for self-advocates ages 15 and older.

Thanks to a generous donation honoring Austin Davenport, the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas is now accepting scholarship applications for up to ten (10) individuals with Down syndrome to attend the 2021 Virtual Youth & Adults Conference held June 21-26. The intent of this scholarship is to help youth and adults ages 15 and older experience this national conference that meant so much to Austin and his wife Christi.

Full NDSC Convention details including schedule, sessions, and additional conference options can be found at https://www.ndsccenter.org/annual-convention/youth-adults-conference/.

How to Apply:
Applicants ages 15 years of age or older must complete and submit an Austin Davenport Memorial Scholarship application no later than Friday, June 11, 2021, for consideration. Complete details regarding the scholarship and application process can be found HERE. Have questions? Contact Jennifer Ford.