March 27 & 28, 2026

Brighter Futures: a National Conference on Adults with Down Syndrome and Aging

Presented By

A transformative gathering featuring the latest research findings and timely information from national experts on a range of topics related to adulthood and aging for individuals with Down syndrome.

Featuring

Networking Reception

Awards Dinner

Plenary Session

Self Advocate Dance

Keynote Speakers

Keynote Speaker

Matthew Schwab

Advocate, Public Speaker, Actor

Keynote Speaker

Julie Moran, DO

Geriatrician, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Consultant, Tewksbury Hospital, Clinical Instructor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Sponsors

Presenting Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Friend Sponsors

Special thanks to the MA Department of Developmental Services and ARwell by Augment Therapy for their support.

This is a conference not to be missed: in one location, caregivers will have access to the best health and wellness information for adults with Down syndrome.

Each session showed and proved that because you have a disability doesn’t mean you can’t achieve your goals and dreams.

The networking in between events was as valuable as the sessions.

Attending the MDSC conference over the years was a highlight for our family. The conference offers knowledge, resources, insights, validation, support, inspiration, hope and camaraderie. A community that warms the heart and fuels the soul.