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2017 Conference: July 13-16th
Many Voices Rising - The Power of Our Stories
(DETAILED AGENDA WITH SEMINAR TOPICS TO FOLLOW)
$250 / for an individual ticket
$175 / per additional family member
$75 / children ages 2-12
CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 ARE FREE
This year marks the 22nd anniversary of the AIS-DSD Support Group conference. Hosted in a different North American city each year, this annual event brings together individuals, families, and allies from across the globe for a weekend of unforgettable support, education, and fun. We are excited to announce that Phoenix will be our home for this year's conference, thanks to our Silver Orchid Partners - Phoenix Children's Hospital.
Conference check-in begins on Thursday July 13th, at 3:00 PM at the Doubletree-Tempe hotel. Conference registration/check-in is a separate process from the CME being held at PCH.
Registration includes all conference workshops, and meals on Friday through breakfast on Sunday. Childcare is available during the seminars. Conference sessions will begin Friday and have been thoughtfully planned for all attendees. Track options will include topics such as latest trends & health developments, sex & dating, spirituality, the future of Intersex and/or Differences of Sex Development, communication skills, mental wellness, and ethics. To top off the weekend Saturday evening's meal will be a gala event
In your free time, plan to explore the sites that the Phoenix & Tempe Arizona areas have to offer, or just hang out with your amazing orchid community, socializing, sharing and creating friendships. This is the event of the year you won't want to miss!
- WE ANTICIPATE THAT COMPLIMENTARY SPANISH TRANSLATION SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE DURING THE CONFERENCE FOR INDIVIDUALS THAT MAY PRIMARILY SPEAK SPANISH
Thursday July 13th
- AIS-DSD Conference WELCOME TABLE Arrivals / Registration -
3:00 pm MST
- Hotel Rooms available for check-in at 3:00 pm MST
- Evening Welcome Reception
Also Thursday July 13th, OFF SITE:
CME (Continuing Medical Education)
- for Clinicians, Health Care Providers, Medical Allies
Location: Phoenix Children's Hospital
Address: 1919 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016
(Clinicians, Please contact Phoenix Children's Hospital directly
for registration, and details on time, agenda, fees, etc.)
Clinicians wishing to attend the AIS-DSD Conference, must also attended the CME
Friday July 14th
- Breakfast (provided)
- Conference Seminars
- Lunch (provided)
- Conference Seminars
- Break
- Dinner (provided)
- Evening Events
Saturday July 15th
- Conference Seminars
- Lunch (provided)
AND Keynote address
KEYNOTE address by:
Kyle Knight, Principal Researcher, Intersex Rights, at Human Rights Watch
AND
Dr. Suegee Tamar-Mattis, DO. Consulting Medical Advisor to interACT Advocates for Intersex Youth
These are OUR stories. OUR many voices are rising!
Human Rights Watch interviewed affected individuals, parents & clinical providers. Hear the power of OUR stories and how this research, conducted within our own community, will help reshape the treatment of intersex people.
(Saturday continued)
- Conference Seminars
- Break
- Evening:
Gala Event /
Dinner
(meal included, opportunity to dress to impress)
Sunday July 16th
- Breakfast (provided)
- Closing Remarks / Gathering
- Hotel check-out at 12:00 pm MST
Conference Center
Building - Separate, Private, and
ON
PREMISES:
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