Information

The goal of the Affiliates in Action (AIA) conference is to provide parent group leaders across the country tangible resources they can use to improve their service delivery. Whether you represent a small parent group run out of your home or a large group with office space and paid staff, there is sure to be something valuable for everyone who attends.

About AIA
Read more about the history and motivation behind the conference, including a list of organizations who have contributed to the AIA Fund.

Congressional Caucus Letter
Read a welcome letter to AIA from the Congressional Down Syndrome Caucus.

Self Advocate information
Read a list of answers to frequently asked questions regarding attending the conference as a self-advocate.

Travel Arrangements
Read about transit and attraction options to, from, and around the hotel. As part of registration, the conference committee handles hotel accommodations for you.

Attendee Scholarship
Read about the scholarship availability and application process.

Some groups already registered to attend AIA 2009:

1. DS Association of Greater Richmond
2. DS Association of Tulsa
3. DS Association of Central Florida
4. National Down Syndrome Congress
5. PODS Angels
6. SMILE on Down Syndrome
7. Omaha DS Parent Network
8. DS Guild of Greater Kansas City
9. DS Information Alliance
10. DS Guild of Southeast Michigan
11. DS Association of the Valley
12. Celebrating Abilities, Inc
13. Canister
14. DS Association of Memphis and Mid South
15. DS Association of Northern Virginia
16. DS Indiana
17. DS Association of San Antonio
18. DS Network of Arizona
19. DS Association of Greater St. Louis
20. DS Association of Minnesota
21. DS Association of Charlotte
22. DS Association of Greater Cincinnati
23. National Association for Down Syndrome
24. DS of Louisville
25. DS Association of Jacksonville
26. Canadian Down Syndrome Society
27. Western North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance
28. Down Syndrome Action
29. Mid Ohio Valley Down Syndrome Association
30. JPS Non Profit Strategies
31. Wisconsin Upside Down Foundation
32. FRIENDS
33. DS Guild of Dallas
34. DS Association of Charlotte