We're almost there. Twenty two delegates, including our Delegation Leader, Dr. Maggie Nygren, Executive Director of AAIDD, have been exchanging online intros and creating a community. The delegates represent 11 states and a broad range of IDD-related professions and interests.
Our agenda is packed with unique activities--of course, the whole trip is unique! Some high points:
Sunday - Orientation, then dinner in Old Havana's Cathedral Square
Monday - Panel presentation/Overview of research, meting with representatives of the North American Division of the Cuban Institute for Friendship with the Peoples, Walking tour of Old Havana
Tuesday - Visit to Ciudad Escolar Libertad, an educational complex, the Dora Alonso School for Autistic Children, and the Benjamin Moreno Medical Psycho-Pedagogical Center
Wednesday - Visit La Castellana Psyhco-Pedagogical Center, meeting with Dr. Ela Gutierrez-Barro, one of Cuba's foremost experts in IDD
Thursday - Visit Zenen Casas Rehabilitation Clinic, a community project for people with Down syndrome, and our farewell dinner
Friday - Wrap up!
Much to see and learn!
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