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General Event Information
Event Name:	27th Annual Rett Syndrome Family Conference
Event Category:	Event
Dates & Times:	Fri May 27, 2011 8:00pm - 5:00pm

The IRSF annual education conference is the only one of its kind where parents and professionals of girls and women with Rett syndrome come together from all over the world, under one roof, to learn the most current recommended care and advocacy strategies for every stage of life, and hear first-hand the latest in research and clinical trials. Save the Date and Start Planning Your Travel Now for 2011! Registration and Program details available January 2011 Financial Planning for Onsite Attendance or Webcast Package * Check with your child's Case Manager. She may have info for financial resources to attend conferences * If your child has a DD Medicaid Waiver you may stipulate some waiver funds for "Family and Caregiver" training which will pay for conference fee * Check with local "First Steps", Early Intervention, Mental Health Assoc. to see if funds are available * Contact the Governor's Planning Council- Family Consumer Involvement funds on their website to apply for a grant * Check with INsource to see if funds are available (can Google or search) * Always check with the local clubs and service organizations to see if assistance is available such as Elks Club, Lions Club, Kiwanis, and Knights of Columbus * Ask family members to help financially with your ISRF conference costs in lieu of birthday, holiday, anniversary etc. gifts * Conference Scholarship Application Memorial Day Weekend, May 27-30, 2011* The Boston Park Plaza Hotel Boston, MA www.bostonparkplaza.com *Popular demand for one annual conference, coupled with greatly negotiated rates over Memorial Day weekend, and partnership with Boston Children’s are enabling IRSF to invite you to join us in one of the countries most loved cities, at the grand historic Boston Park Plaza hotel! See you there!

Venue Information
Location:The Boston Park Plaza Hotel
Boston, MA
Website: http://www.rettsyndrome.org/