1p36 Deletion Support & Awareness - 2019 Conference preview

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2019 Conference Agenda (click here)

The 13th Annual 1p36 Deletion Support & Awareness conference will be held in the breathtaking scenery of the Wasatch mountains, at Snowbird Resort, Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday August 1st through Saturday August 3rd, 2019.

Our annual conference weekend is designed for families, caregivers, support staff, and of course all of our amazing 1p36 Deletion Syndrome children and adults. The 1p36 DSA conference is a wonderful way to become connected with others who share the 1p36 Deletion Syndrome journey, to build relationships, learn from speakers and professionals, and create a system of emotional support beyond your local community. Each year we work hard to cover popular topics and strategies relative to 1p36 Deletion Syndrome. Attendees learn details and in-depth information about this rare syndrome and some of the therapies that can help our kids. Families find an opportunity to share their lives and experiences and for a weekend create a 1p36 Deletion Syndrome community. Attending the conference is more than just learning great information, it’s a chance to not have to explain or apologize for being who you are, to connect and embrace each other, to meet new families, to comfort those who need comfort, to find encouragement and strength, and to have an incredible experience to carry you through until our next annual conference! While many families have resources and support at home, nothing compares to the value that coming together face to face brings.

Reservations at Snowbird resort can be made online by clicking on the reservation link 1p36 DSA Conference reservations or by entering the group code 2CI3K0. You can also call Snowbird directly at 800-453-3000. Resort rates are $135 to $259 depending on room and lodging chosen. There is a $10 daily resort fee that includes high-speed wireless internet in lodging rooms and most public space, free self parking at all lodges, fitness center use, in-room coffee at the Cliff Lodge and hot beverages in the Lodge at Snowbird lobby, USA Today, 800 number phone calls, faxing and first 15 minutes free computer use in business center. A portion of the Snowbird resort fee is matched by a congressional grant through the National Forest Foundation funding local organizations such as the Cottonwood Canyons Foundation.

The group lodging rates are good from July 29-August 6^th. If you are planning on staying nights before or after the conference it is best to call Snowbird at 800-453-3000 to make sure you get the correct rates. A one-night deposit per room for room rate, tax and fees is required at the time the reservation is made. Final balance for the entire stay will be automatically charged to the credit card on file three (3) days prior to the arrival date. When booking online payment in full is required. Reservations are fully refundable up to 3 days prior to arrival. A one night cancellation fee will be charged if cancelled within 3 days of arrival. On the day of arrival, the balance is non refundable.

Snowbird Ski Resort offers a full itinerary of fun for the family, with adventures for everyone. We encourage you to visit www.snowbird.com for more information about all the resort has to offer. Snowbird Resort is about a 40 minute drive from the Salt Lake airport and downtown. There are no off-resort activities scheduled during the dates of the conference so plan accordingly. The resort offers a great assortment of food, drink, space to relax and socialize in, and entertainment on site. Below are some helpful links for those who would like to plan on leaving the resort and visit Salt Lake City.

The best part of a perfect summer day is a cozy sweater and good company at night! Temperatures for August summer days at Snowbird average 80-85 degrees and the evenings reach an average of 55-60. Bring something cozy & warm to stay toasty in the evenings!

We are also offering Conference Sholarships to first time attendees. Scholarship rules and the application can be found here.

“Known for the stunning backdrop afforded by the towering Wasatch Mountains – and the endless opportunities for outdoor recreation they provide –Salt Lake offers visitors a uniquely vibrant and dynamic urban experience. As one of North America’s most accessible destinations, Utah’s capital city offers year-round excitement and activities for the entire family, alongside a contemporary edginess and vitality that’s helped the “new” Salt Lake become a renowned culinary destination.”

Kelly Meyer /Jenny & Mike Johnson
2018 Conference Hosts

Helpful links

https://www.snowbird.com/

*Snowbird is an unincorporated community in Little Cottonwood Canyon in the Wasatch Range of the Rocky Mountains near Salt Lake County, Utah, U.S.

If you plan to stay and visit Salt Lake City off the Snowbird Resort, check out these helpful links:https://www.visitutah.com/places-to-go/state-and-federal-recreation-areas/northern/uinta-wasatch-cache-national-forest/

The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest (UWCNF) encompasses Utah's Wasatch Mountains adjacent to the state's northern metropolitan area, and the north slope of the High Uintas Wilderness. Containing nearly 2.1 million acres of geological and ecologically-diverse landscapes (including seven protected Designated Wilderness Areas), this collection of forest areas is one of the most frequently visited in the nation — with good reason.

https://utah.com/wasatch-mountain-state-park

The Wasatch Range is a mountain range that stretches approximately 160 miles from the Utah-Idaho border, south through central Utah in the western United States.

Elevation: 11,929′
Highest point: Mount Nebo
Location: Wasatch National Forest; Little Cottonwood Canyon; Salt Lake County, Utah; United States
Base elevation: 7,760 ft (2,365 m); lowest chairlift; 8,100 feet (2,469 m); main base area
Top elevation: 11,000 ft (3,353 m)