NDSC Down Syndrome Policy Summit!
Sept. 29 - 30, 2026 | The Omni Shoreham Hotel and Capitol Hill in Washington, DC
Registration opens May 14, 2026!
The NDSC Down Syndrome Policy Summit is a two-day event that brings advocates from across the country to Washington, DC to build advocacy skills, learn about timely policy issues, and meet with their elected officials on Capitol Hill.
Day 1 focuses on learning key policy issues and advocacy strategies to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively influence policymaking. Day 2 shifts to Capitol Hill, where participants meet with elected officials and advocate for the Down syndrome community.
Presenting Sponsors
The NDSC Down Syndrome Policy Summit is made possible through the generous support of our Presenting Sponsors, Jack and Bret Bowerman.
In April 2025, Jack and Bret completed the Run for Opportunity, a 260-mile journey from New York City to Washington, DC. Their effort raised $100,000 to support fair wages for people with disabilities and helped inspire the creation of the Down Syndrome Policy Summit. NDSC is deeply grateful for their leadership and commitment to advancing opportunities for people with Down syndrome.
Learn more about the Run for Opportunity:
NDSC is equally honored to partner with our co–Presenting Sponsor, The Ford Foundation, a global leader in advancing equity, opportunity, and social justice. Through its longstanding commitment to strengthening communities and expanding inclusion, the Ford Foundation’s support helps make the Policy Summit possible and ensures advocates from across the country can come together to learn, connect, and drive substantive policy change.
