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Down Syndrome Day at the Capitol
Down Syndrome Day at the Capitol will bring together advocates, families, professionals, and individuals with Down syndrome to learn, connect, and inspire meaningful change in Arizona. This impactful event provides a platform to explore our community’s legislative priorities, champion advocacy efforts, and gain valuable resources and tools to empower the Down syndrome community.
Whether you join us in person, sponsor the event, or both, you’ll help amplify awareness, strengthen advocacy, and create opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome across our state.
**This event is free to attend. All net proceeds from donations and sponsorships for Day at the Capitol will be distributed equally among the four participating local Down syndrome organizations: DSNetwork, GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix, SANDS, and Sharing Down Syndrome.
Agenda: Down Syndrome Day at the Capitol
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Agenda: Down Syndrome Day at the Capitol, Thursday, March 19, 2026
- 8:30 to 9:00 am Check-In, Continental Breakfast & Networking at the State Capitol Executive Tower
- 9:00 to 9:45 am Welcome by Self Advocates, including Amy Bockerstette of I Got This Foundation, and Opening Remarks by Arizona Legislators
- 10:00 to 11:00 am Observe Senate & House Legislative Proceedings
- 10:15 to 11:30 am Legislative Meetings/Packet Drop-Offs
- 11:15 to 11:45 am Performances by Hip Hop Homies & Others on the Hayden Lawn
- 12:00 to 1:00 pm LUNCH and Keynote Address by Kandi Pickard, NDSS President & CEO, and Zane Garcia Ramadan, DDD Assistant Director
- 12:30 to 2:00 pm Legislative Meetings/Packet Drop-Offs
- 1:30 to 2:15 pm Capitol Museum Tour (optional) – Must RSVP, limited tickets available
- 2:00 to 2:30 pm Debriefing and Call to Action
**Note: Agenda is subject to change and is flexible due to legislators’ schedules.
For more information, contact Liz Perez – Liz@DSNetworkaz.org
