Sponsorship Pack YOUR ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN, CELEBRATE, AND COME TOGETHER.

WDSC Sponsorship Pack The World Down Syndrome Congress is coming to Scotland. Down s Syndrome Scotland will host the World Down Syndrome Congress (WDSC) 25th to 27th July 2018, at the SEC Glasgow. This is a unique opportunity for a sponsor as it is the first time in 32 years that the Congress has been in the UK. Glasgow will welcome over 1,000 people to the World Down Syndrome Congress. Clinicians, allied health professionals, researchers, people with Down s syndrome, their families and practitioners who work with them, will gather to consider improvements in our understanding of life with Down s syndrome. It will truly be a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn, celebrate and come together at a 3-day event that will inform, inspire and influence everyone who attends for years into the future! After an amazing amount of publicity already this year, with World Down Syndrome Day, Down s Syndrome Scotland s Lot s of Socks campaign, the Sandfest Concert at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, and the worldwide success of the Carpool Karaoke video on YouTube, there has never been a better time to celebrate people with Down s syndrome. With people coming from all over the world to be in Glasgow together, this represents a fantastic opportunity for a sponsor. A 3-Day Event That Will Inform, Inspire And Influence Everyone Who Attends For Years Into The Future!

Congress Daily Sponsor 4,000 We will have three Daily Sponsors for the Congress. This Sponsorship includes: Prominently identified with name and logo as one of three Congress Daily Sponsors on all material published for the event including: website, event signage, programme and social media channel advertising Logo on name badge Use of WDSC image in your promotional activities Identified on all advertising and print materials for the event Named in newsletter and email articles written about the event Opportunity to display own corporate branding in delegate areas A full page colour advertisement in our Congress program Ability to provide self-created promotional video (up to 5 minutes) to be presented during the Congress Coverage for your organisation on all World Down Syndrome Congress 2018 promotional materials in the run up to the Congress, which includes printed announcements, all e-zine campaigns and on the front of the Congress programme Two complimentary Congress registrations

Keynote Sponsor 2,000 The Keynote sponsorship will include: Being prominently identified with name and logo as the Plenary Keynote Sponsor on all material published for the event, including website and event signage for the Plenary Keynote session Two complimentary Congress registrations A half page colour advertisement in our Congress programme BECOME A SPONSOR *The link will lead you to an email. Please put in which sponsorship you are interested in the Subject header, and supply details about your company within the email. We will get back to you as soon as possible. Many thanks for taking time to contact us.

Gala Dinner & International Awards Sponsor 4,000 Our Gala dinner will be held at the Glasgow Hilton Hotel on Friday 27 July 2018. This Sponsorship includes: Name and logo on table top displays Branding on WDSC website and social media channels Branding on screens within the ballroom Opportunity to display own corporate branding in room Complimentary Table at the Congress Gala Dinner (Max 10 people) You will have the opportunity to provide: An introduction speech to the attendees Digital advert which will appear on 2 digital screens within the Congress Gala Dinner venue A gift for the guests on each of the tables

Scottish Family Night Sponsor 2,500 The Family Night will be held on Thursday 26 July at the Glasgow Hilton Hotel. This Sponsorship includes: Branding on WDSC website and social media channels Branding on screens within the ballroom Opportunity to display own corporate branding in room Complimentary Places at the Family Night (Max 10 people) You will have the opportunity to provide: An introduction speech to the attendees Digital advert which will appear on 2 digital screens within the Congress Gala Dinner venue A half page colour advert in Congress programme

Twitter Wall Sponsor 1,500 The Twitter Wall sponsorship will include: Being prominently identified on the twitter wall within the Congress area Branding on WDSC website and social media channels Opportunity to display own corporate branding in room A half page colour advert in our Congress programme BECOME A SPONSOR *The link will lead you to an email. Please put in which sponsorship you are interested in the Subject header, and supply details about your company within the email. We will get back to you as soon as possible. Many thanks for taking time to contact us.

Lunch Sponsor 1,000 The Lunch sponsorship will include: Name and logo on table top displays Being prominently identified with name as a Lunch Sponsor in the Congress programme Branding on WDSC website and social media channels Opportunity to display own corporate branding in room A half page colour advert in Congress programme BECOME A SPONSOR *The link will lead you to an email. Please put in which sponsorship you are interested in the Subject header, and supply details about your company within the email. We will get back to you as soon as possible. Many thanks for taking time to contact us.

About the WDSC Down s syndrome is the largest single cause of learning disability. Approximately one in every 1,000 babies worldwide is born with Down s syndrome. It occurs randomly at the point of conception and affects males and females alike. It is rarely hereditary and nothing the parents did before or during pregnancy can have caused it. It is a lifelong condition and there is no cure; however, there are many ways to ensure that each individual with Down s syndrome is given the right type and amount of support that they need to meet their full potential. The Congress will provide a once in a lifetime opportunity for many families in Scotland to access information on the leading edge of medical research, developments in education and best practice in social welfare and policy from all the corners of the globe. The Congress will also offer a unique environment to share experiences and learning with families from all over the world. The event will enable our families to feel part of a global community and connect with people from diverse cultures, backgrounds and communities who face similar joys, challenges and concerns of their own. There will be performances by talented people with Down s syndrome, and a fantastic feel good atmosphere as people come together to celebrate. About Down s Syndrome Scotland Down s Syndrome Scotland (DSS) was established in 1982. We are the only charity in Scotland dedicated solely to supporting people with Down s syndrome and their carers. We provide all through life support nationally across Scotland and have the following services. Family Support Service Our Family Support Service Officers, based across Scotland, are here to support families and people with Down s syndrome through every age and stage of life. They can offer support on all aspects surrounding Down s syndrome, including to professionals working with children and adults with Down s syndrome. Information Resources We have a vast array of information to help families and professionals alike, from our new baby packs to our library resources and our website. Achieving Better Communications Around Scotland during term time, our weekly ABC groups provide activities for children to develop better speech, language and communication skills; information and support to parents encourages continuation at home and school. The approach and activities draw upon research findings on the specific learning profile of children with Down s syndrome. Policy Work As an organisation, we are strengthening the voice of people with Down s syndrome and their families by informing and working with the Scottish Government, the Scottish NHS and other relevant organisations of their concerns and interests. Branches We have branches throughout the country in local communities who provide a range of social activities. To find a branch near you visit www.dsscotland.org.uk Our Programme The Congress programme will consist of the main strands detailed below. We will ensure that people with Down s syndrome are supported to be involved in all aspects of the delivery of the Congress. Paramount in our aims is to ensure that delegates get the most out of the event and Down s Syndrome Scotland will ensure that we adhere to the WDSC principle of Specificity, so that delegates take away information that will enable them to contribute to the most effective application of knowledge for the health, education and social participation of people with Down s syndrome in their home nation.

Research Our aim is to present the most significant scientific advances in all the major disciplines connected with Down s syndrome. These may include and are not limited to health, education, employment, adequate standards of living and social protection, legal recognition, participation in public and political life, independent living, being included in the community and cultural, recreational, leisure and sporting participation. Practice In this strand we will offer delegates the opportunity to select from a programme of presentations and workshops lead by individuals and groups who are involved in working with people with Down s syndrome. The workshops will explore the methodology and techniques used and focus on the positive differences that their work delivers for people with Down s syndrome. We are particularly keen to share examples of practice that helps to ensure inclusion for people with Down s syndrome into society. Lived Experience This covers the lived experiences of people with Down s syndrome and their families. This programme will focus on the presentation of best practice and innovation. Particular attention will be paid to highlighting work or activities that contribute to or result in the full inclusion of people with Down s syndrome in all aspects of society. Performance We have had so many requests from performers that we have decided to have a performance strand. Performances may happen at a range of times during the Congress e.g. during the programme, in the same space that we hold the plenaries (large auditorium) or during lunch or evening breaks. All in all, the 3 day Congress will deliver a full and diverse programme for families and professionals alike. From the scientific to the social, from the factual to the full on fun, it is our aim that as many of our Down s Syndrome Scotland members, and new families who will contact us in the period from now until July 2018, will be able to attend for as many days as possible and benefit from learning, experiences and making contacts that will benefit and enrich their lives for years into the future. The Congress is, after all, the single biggest project Down s Syndrome Scotland has ever undertaken in pursuit of our aim of helping people with Down s syndrome realise their potential. We are committed to ensuring that WDSC 2018 is as accessible as possible for the 1000+ individuals who have made contact with our organisation in recent years. The WDSC will offer a unique environment to share experiences and learning with families from all over the world.

Why Delegates Attend? Extracted from WDSC 2015 Evaluation Feedback Sharing experiences with other parents Being part of a world-wide Down s syndrome community Watching new friendships develop amongst people with Down s syndrome Great opportunity to meet leaders of large Down s syndrome networks/ organisations and trying to build capacity of smaller Down s syndrome groups or newly formed groups Interacting and learning from other self-advocates groups from around the world and understanding how they achieved their goals Content, information and knowledge gained during the three days Being able to network with people from different cultures and countries and be able to develop a bigger network Face to face interaction with world renowned speakers Local cultural performances during the congress (opening and closing ceremony) were a massive highlight to many delegates and would encourage them to attend another WDSC

Delegate Profile Medical professionals (Doctors, Professors and allied health professionals) Support people (people who care for people with Down s syndrome) Researchers Advocacy/rights/legal professionals Educators Social care professionals Employment professionals Government personnel Self advocates and people with Down s syndrome Parents/Guardians Family members NGO/Charity representatives Students BECOME A SPONSOR *The link will lead you to an email. Please put in which sponsorship you are interested in the Subject header, and supply details about your company within the email. We will get back to you as soon as possible. Many thanks for taking time to contact us.

YOUR ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN, CELEBRATE, AND COME TOGETHER. Down s Syndrome Scotland will host the 13th World Down Syndrome Congress 25th - 27th July 2018, SEC, Glasgow Can you afford to miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to learn, celebrate, and come together click the buttons and email to become a sponsor or find out more. BECOME A SPONSOR @WorldDSCongress @WorldDSCongress www.wdsc2018.co.uk