2023 JDRF Greater New York City TypeOneNation Summit- Norwalk, CT

99 East Ave,Norwalk CT 06851

29 April, 2023

Description

The TypeOneNation Summit is a FREE educational and networking opportunity for all impacted by type 1 diabetes (T1D). This year the TON Summit will bring our community together to learn from T1D experts, hear about the latest breakthroughs in T1D research, meet vendor exhibitors, connect with others impacted by T1D, and more. This FREE event is designed for all ages and stages of life with T1D. Whether you are new to T1D, diagnosed 20 years ago, or caring for a loved one with T1D, you won't want to miss this event. We look forward to having you join us! When registering, please select the Track (Breakout Session) you would like to attend. Youth/Teen Program is back as part of the TON Summit this year. If you are interested in bringing your child(ren)grades kindergarten through 12th to the TON Summit, please read below for the details and waivers required for registration. Schedule8:00 – 8:50 AM | REGISTRATION & NETWORKINGVendor VillageKid's Camp Drop-Off9:00 – 10:00 AM | WELCOME & KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONJDRF Mission Update: Improving Lives, presented by Anastasia Albanese-O’Neill, Ph.D., APRN, CDCES10:15-10:45 AM | BREAKOUT SESSIONSTrack A: Carb Counting… And Beyond!, presented by Gary Scheiner, MS, CDCESTrack B: Type 1 Diabetes Preventing and Cure: Why Screening Matters, presented by Anastasia Albanese-O’Neill, Ph.D., APRN, CDCESTeen Zone11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | PUTTING TOGETHER YOUR T1D CARE TEAMWho should be on your T1D care team? Ask the experts your T1D questions during this interactive panel.12:00 – 12:30 | RESEARCH UPDATE & CLOSING SESSION12:30 – 1:00 PM | NETWORKING/VENDOR VILLAGEYouth/Teen Programming We are excited to host a Youth/Teen program as part of our TON Summit this year. Our Youth program will focus on kindergarten through 7th grade, and our Teen Program will focus on grades 8 through 12. This program will host 100 children living with T1D and their siblings. The children will be broken into smaller groups and assigned volunteers to lead the activities and support your child(ren) as needed. Children can expect various activities, from physical options to crafts, games, and much more! Parents, we are focused on offering a safe and secure environment and will need your help with a few things. You must register your child for the Youth/Teen program using one of the following ticket types *YOUTH TICKET for children grades kindergarten through 7th grade. * TEEN TICKET for children 8th through 12th grade Parents are not permitted to leave the TON Summit premises without their child(ren).Please review both the photo release and legal liability waiverPlease know that we will contact you by text or call if your child needs help with their T1D management during the program. The Norwalk Inn: Getting Here Parking | There is free public parking available in front of the hotel as well as around the back of the hotel.