Registration

This year’s conference will be in-person only.
Selected sessions will be recorded and made available post-conference

Questions?
Contact Registration Support
P: 866-792-5399
(Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern US Time)
BDSRA@sswmeetings.com

Registration Rates

REGISTRATION TYPE EARLY BIRD
Until June 6
REGULAR RATE
After June 6
Family Rates
Adults (18+) $50.00 $60.00
Adult Sibling (18+) $0.00 $0.00
Teen Sibling (Age 13-17)* $0.00 $0.00
Child Sibling (Age 6-12)* $0.00 $0.00
Young Child Sibling (Age 0-5)* $0.00 $0.00
Affected Loved One* $0.00 $0.00
Guest Rates
Guest (13+) $0.00 $0.00
Guest (Age 6-12) $0.00 $0.00
Professional Rates
Non-Pharma/Professional
Medical researchers, scientists, patient advocacy & educational organizations.
$50.00 $60.00
Pharma/Industry $350.00 $400.00

*T-shirts are complimentary for SIBS (Ages 0-17) and Affected Loved Ones.

For everyone else, T-shirts are available for $15. Everyone attending the sibling outings is required to purchase a T-shirt.

Meals

Registration Type Friday-
Breakfast Buffet
Friday-Lunch
Grill Out Buffet
Saturday-
Breakfast Buffet
Saturday-Lunch
BBQ Buffet
Saturday-Dinner & Banquet Sunday-Continental Breakfast
Family Rates
Adults 18+ $30.00 $40.00 $30.00 $45.00 Complimentary $20.00
Adult Sibling (18+) $30.00 $40.00 $30.00 N/A Complimentary $20.00
Teen Sibling
(Age 13-17)*
$30.00 $40.00 $30.00 N/A Complimentary $20.00
Child Sibling
(Ages 6-12)*
$20.00 $20.00 $20.00 N/A Complimentary $10.00
Young Child Sibling
(Ages 0-5)*
Complimentary $0.00 $0.00 Complimentary Complimentary Complimentary
Affected Loved One* $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 Complimentary $10.00
Guest Rates
Guest (13+) includes sibling outing $30.00 $40.00 $30.00 N/A Complimentary $20.00
Guest (Age 6-12) includes sibling outing $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 N/A Complimentary $10.00
Professional Rates
Non-Pharma/
Professional
Medical researchers, scientists, patient advocacy & educational organizations.
$30.00 $40.00 $30.00 $45.00 $60.00 $20.00
Pharma/Industry $30.00 $40.00 $30.00 $45.00 $60.00 $20.00

SIBs Activities

What is the SIBs program? From virtual holiday parties to the BDSRA Annual Family Conference, siblings of all ages can connect with others like themselves through the BDSRA SIBs program. SIBs can join in panel discussions and grief chats and enjoy planned recreational and social activities throughout the conference that blossom into lasting friendships. SIBs ages 6 and older can take part in day trips to local attractions with their peers. The younger SIBs, ages 5 and under can join in the fun activities in the camp, an onsite daycare, so parents can attend the sessions without childcare worries. The outings and camp are supervised by vetted adults.

Day Activity Cost
Thursday Swimming & Dinner Complimentary
Friday Prehistoric Putt Indoor Miniature Golf* & Dinner SIBs: Complimentary
Guests: $10
Saturday Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park & Lunch SIBs: Complimentary
Guests: $40

Life Goes On (LGO) Activities

What is the LGO program? BDSRA supports families on every step of the uncharted journey through Batten disease. The LGO program brings together parents and caregivers who have lost their child/children to Batten disease, fostering connections and friendships that last a lifetime. Each year, the LGO program hosts social events during the Annual Family Conference to help parents navigate grief and the path to finding joy again. Sessions will be held specifically for parents, and some will include other close family caregivers.

Day Activity Cost
Friday Museum of American Speed $15.00
Saturday Craft & Sip $10.00