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Registration Fees
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Individual Registration: $125
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Family Registration: $300
Family registration is intended for one household, typically including up to two parents or guardians and their dependent children living in the same home.
Extended family members such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, or additional adult relatives are welcome to attend and should register separately so we can plan appropriately for space, materials, and programming.
Your Registration Includes:
- Entry into all IMDSA conference workshops, research presentations, and roundtable discussions held Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday
- Access to the Science & Society sessions on Saturday with the international RT21 Collaborative conference(located a short 3-minute walk from the host hotel and included at no additional cost)
- Opportunities to participate in mosaic Down syndrome research studies throughout the weekend
- Community networking opportunities with families, researchers, exhibitors, and partners
2026 IMDSA Research & Retreat Weekend
– What to Expect
Our 2026 Research & Retreat (R&R) Weekend will look a little different than in years past — and we are incredibly excited about the opportunities this creates for our families.
This year, IMDSA is coordinating our weekend alongside the international RT21 Collaborative conference taking place just a short walk away at the Grand Hyatt Denver.
As part of your IMDSA R&R registration, families will have the opportunity to attend the Science & Society sessions on Saturday at no additional cost. These sessions are designed to make research accessible, meaningful, and engaging for families and self-advocates.
This collaboration allows our community to connect more deeply with leading researchers while still enjoying the supportive, relationship-focused experience that makes R&R so special.
️ Tentative Weekend Schedule Overview
While final topics and presenters will be announced as we get closer, families can expect a weekend that includes:
Friday
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Family Day Out at the zoo (11:00-4:30pm)
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Hosted picnic lunch (1:00-4:00pm)
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Evening research participation opportunities starts at 5:30pm
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Community social time
Guys night out onsite hotel bar and lounge from 7pm-9pm
Saturday starting at 9am
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Optional morning roundtable discussions 9am-10:00am
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Science & Society sessions with RT21 (held at a nearby hotel) 10:45 - 4:00pm
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Evening research participation
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Parent social opportunities
Ladies night out onsite hotel bar and lounge from 7pm-9pm
Sunday starting at 8am
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Research presentations
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Community round table discussions and networking
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Continued research participation opportunities
Why Staying Through Sunday Matters
We strongly encourage families to plan travel arrangements that allow them to stay until at least 4:00 PM on Sunday.
This time is especially valuable for:
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Participating in research studies
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Engaging in meaningful roundtable discussions
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Connecting with other families and researchers
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Gaining insights that can directly impact the mosaic Down syndrome community
If needed, the hotel will be happy to hold your luggage after check-out so you can fully participate before departing.
A Weekend of Connection, Learning & Community
The IMDSA Research & Retreat Weekend continues to be a unique opportunity to:
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Build lifelong connections with other mosaic families
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Learn directly from experts in the field
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Share lived experiences that shape future research
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Empower self-advocates and caregivers alike
We look forward to welcoming you to Denver for a meaningful and memorable weekend together.