Events

Jul
10
Tue
Communication- Making it Count
Jul 10 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Topic: Communication- Making it Count Speaker: Judy Lariviere, M.Ed.,OTR/L, UCSF Click to View Video (you will be prompted to submit a registration form to view the video) Audience questions are all addressed by our Speaker within the recording
Aug
7
Tue
U.S.-Russia Rett syndrome Cultural Exchange
Aug 7 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Topic: U.S.-Russia Rett syndrome Cultural Exchange Speaker: Olga Timutsa, President, Rett Syndrome Association of Russia, Mother to Katerina Olga Timutsa will be visiting the U.S. as a guest of Rettsyndrome.org for a cultural exchange focused on diagnosis, care, and life for children and adults with Rett syndrome and their families. Hear Olga share about life in Russia with Rett syndrome and how our research and efforts have a global impact. Click Here to View Video
Aug
14
Tue
Understanding Autonomic Dysfunction in Rett Syndrome
Aug 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Topic: Understanding Autonomic Dysfunction in Rett Syndrome Speaker: Jeff Neul, MD, PhD, Vanderbilt University Click to View Video (you will be prompted to submit a registration form to view the video) Audience questions are all addressed by our Speaker within the recording
Sep
11
Tue
Epilepsy: Incidence, Treatments & Research
Sep 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Topic: Epilepsy: Incidence, Treatments & Research Speaker: Eric Marsch, MD, PhD, CHOP Click to View Video Read the Q&A
Oct
9
Tue
Planning for a Protected Tomorrow with Special Update on ABLE Accounts
Oct 9 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Topic: Planning for a Protected Tomorrow with Special Update on ABLE Accounts Speaker: Mary Anne Ehlert, CFP, Protected Tomorrows, Inc Click to View Video  Read the Q&A
Nov
13
Tue
Gross Motor Skills, benefits of Environmental Enrichment
Nov 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Topic: Gross Motor Skills, benefits of Environmental Enrichment Speaker: Jenny Downs, PhD Telethon Kids Institute, AU Click to View video
Dec
11
Tue
Siblings Unique Concerns, Unique Opportunities
Dec 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Topic: Siblings Unique Concerns, Unique Opportunities Speaker: Emily Holl, Director, Sibling Support Project Click to View Video
Jan
8
Tue
Newer Parents: Recommendations for a Healthier Start to Your Unexpected Journey
Jan 8 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Topic: Newer Parents: Recommendations for a Healthier Start to Your Unexpected Journey Speaker: Tristen Dinkel, RN, DCH, Paige Nues, Sam Brant Click to View Recording
Feb
12
Tue
Rett Syndrome Research Outlook: 2019 & Beyond
Feb 12 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Topic: Rett Syndrome Research Outlook: 2019 & Beyond Speaker: Steve Kaminsky, PhD Click to View Recording
Mar
12
Tue
A Good Night’s Sleep To All
Mar 12 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Topic: A Good Night’s Sleep To All Speaker: Dr. Daniel Glaze, TCH, BCM Click to View Recording
Apr
8
Mon
IEP Strategies for Successful Inclusion
Apr 8 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Topic: IEP Strategies for Successful Inclusion Speaker: Mickie McCool and Katie Busch Click to View Recording
Apr
20
Sat
Golf Fore A Cure @ Cleveland Heights Golf Course
Apr 20 @ 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
May
11
Sat
RettEd: Adulthood: Living and Lifestyle options Saturday: Special Day/Time
May 11 all-day
Adulthood: Living and Lifestyle Options
May 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Speakers: Jenny Downs, PhD, Michelle Stahlhut, PT, PhD, Theresa Bartolotta, PhD, Donna Witzleben Special Day/Time : Saturday, 11:00 AM EST Register
May
13
Mon
10th Annual Ella Foard Foundation For Rett Syndrome Charity Golf Classic @ Providence Country Club
May 13 all-day
10th Annual Ella Foard Foundation For Rett Syndrome Charity Golf Classic
May
21
Tue
14th Annual Samantha Corpus Golf Tournament @ Blackhawk Country Club
May 21 all-day
Other event contact: John Corpus - [email protected]
Jun
4
Tue
7th Annual Charamella Golf Tournament @ Westover Country Club
Jun 4 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Mark was a devoted husband, father and friend that touched many lives through his enthusiasm and love of life. Every job, school, team or organization that he was involved with became a part of him. He had a great ability to connect with people and shared his passion for life with everyone that he met. As a father of a daughter with Rett syndrome, Mark did everything he could to make her life better. It is in his honor that we gather his family and friends to celebrate a life well lead and to give to a cause that was close to Mark’s heart. 11:00 AM - 12:00PM Golf Registration & Lunch 12:30 PM Shotgun Start 5:00 PM Doors Open for Dinner * Lunch, 18 Holes of Golf, Driving Range, Tournament T-shirt, Dinner, Prizes, Raffle Table, Silent Auction

Sign up as a foursome or individual

PLAY GOLF All sponsors will need to provide company logo/artwork via email to Deb McLaughlin [email protected]. All payments and artwork due April 19, 2019. DINNER & SPONSORSHIP
If you can't attend the event you can still make a general donation. DONATE
Jun
11
Tue
Nutrition Strategies for Rett Syndrome
Jun 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Topic: Nutrition Strategies for Rett Syndrome Speaker: Suzanne Geerts, MS, RD, LD UAB Register
Jun
22
Sat
Rettsyndrome.org Boston Ed Day
Jun 22 all-day
Rettsyndrome.org Ed Day hosted by TBD – Boston, MA
Jun
28
Fri
Rip it for Rett
Jun 28 @ 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Join us for a great time supporting a great cause, we hope to see you on June 28, 2019! The Rip it for Rett, hockey themed golf tournament is a blast, a great round of golf on a great course with really awesome people.
Jul
9
Tue
Genetics of Rett Syndrome and MECP2
Jul 9 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Topic: Genetics of Rett Syndrome and the MECP2 Gene Speakers: Steve Skinner, MD and Hannah Warren, LMSW Register
Jul
20
Sat
Rettsyndrome.org Bay Area Ed Day @ Camp Arroyo
Jul 20 all-day

Hosted by UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals Katie’s Clinic for Rett and Related Disorders, a Rettsyndrome.org Clinical Research Center of Excellence

Intended for anyone wanting to connect on issues important to Rett syndrome families, especially clinical trial information and emphasis on the enriched environment. Attendees will enjoy a fun camp-style day of discussion and “living education” activities that will cover: research updates, medical and therapeutic interventions, and communication strategies.

WHEN | Saturday, July 20, 2019

WHERE | Camp Arroyo, 5555 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA 94550

TIME | 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. (please arrive at 8:30a.m.)

Fee: $10/per person. Diagnosed children are FREE.

Includes: Presentations, hands-on activities and demonstrations, interactive panel discussion, continental breakfast and lunch. We will have an onsite photographer for family portraits for RSO awareness and education materials. If you choose to participate, photos will be shared with you at no charge. REGISTER NOW!  
Aug
27
Tue
RettEd: Taking Care of the Caregiver
Aug 27 @ 1:00 pm
Sarika Peters, PhD, , Assoc. Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Marie Bateh, Physical Therapist and parent will explore specific domains as a framework to consider important issues and creative options for taking care of ourselves to ensure we have the energy, mindset and health needed to care for our loved one with Rett syndrome. Our goal is to help you frame an empowered life for yourself today, while we pursue our collective Hope for better treatments and ultimately a cure for Rett syndrome. Questions and comments submitted in advance will be addressed, and there will be plenty of time for write-in questions during the session. Visit www.rettsyndrome.org/RettEd for additional 2019 webcast topics, and to access recording links from past webcasts and associated QA documents. RettEd is a monthly series featuring expert Speakers on Rett-related research and care topics, hosted by Rettsyndrome.org, to help pave your personal pathway to empowerment. Registration & Information
Sep
10
Tue
RettEd: 2019 Research Update 20 Years Since the MECP2 Gene Discovery feat. Huda Y. Zoghbi, M.D.
Sep 10 @ 1:00 pm
Please join us Tuesday, September 10th at 1:00 pm eastern with Huda Y. Zoghbi, M.D., Director, Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children’s Hospital; Baylor College of Medicine as we journey from discovery of the Rett syndrome disease-causing MECP2 gene to where that discovery and subsequent learnings have taken us to today. This live webinar is intended to provide hope and inspiration to caregivers and families. Our goal is to help you frame our collective Hope for better treatments and ultimately a cure for Rett syndrome while empowering you with strategies in the here and now. Questions and comments submitted in advance will be addressed, and there will be plenty of time for write-in questions during the session. Visit www.rettsyndrome.org/RettEd for additional 2019 webinar topics, and to access recording links from past webinars and associated QA documents. RettEd is a monthly series featuring expert Speakers on Rett-related research and care topics, hosted by Rettsyndrome.org, to help pave your personal pathway to empowerment Registration & Information
Sep
27
Fri
European Rett Syndrome Conference
Sep 27 all-day
The program will have lectures from international experts. Subjects include epilepsy, learning and communication, physiotherapy and other rehabilitation, nutrition, sleep and neurological problems. The purpose of Rett Finland  is to support families with Rett's syndrome diagnosed child. The Association has about 100 members. For more information on the association's activities, visit the association's website at www.rettfinland.fi and on Facebook www.facebook.com/Rett-Finland Registration & Information
Sep
28
Sat
European Rett Syndrome Conference
Sep 28 all-day
The program will have lectures from international experts. Subjects include epilepsy, learning and communication, physiotherapy and other rehabilitation, nutrition, sleep and neurological problems. The purpose of Rett Finland  is to support families with Rett's syndrome diagnosed child. The Association has about 100 members. For more information on the association's activities, visit the association's website at www.rettfinland.fi and on Facebook www.facebook.com/Rett-Finland Registration & Information
Oct
15
Tue
RettEd: Newly Published Communication Guidelines for Rett
Oct 15 @ 1:00 pm

Newly Published Communication Guidelines for Rett

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 1:00pm Webinar Please join us as Gill Townend, CertMRCSLT, M.Phil., B.Med.Sci.(Speech), Researcher and Augmentative & Alternative Communication Expert, Rett Expertise Centre Netherlands and Theresa Bartolotta, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Professor, Department of Speech-Language Pathology, School of Education, Monmouth University, Monmouth University Graduate Center who will be introducing the development, final statement and recommendations of the largest body of evidence-based Communication guidelines to be published for Rett syndrome, work that was funded by Rettsyndrome.org and accomplished by a global team of experts. Our presenters will also be sharing the accessible, user-friendly handbook version of the guidelines with recommendations of how to embed these at home, in the classroom, and in day programs. Our goal is to help empower you with strategies in the here and now while we accelerate work towards our collective hope for better treatments and ultimately a cure for Rett syndrome. Questions and comments submitted in advance will be addressed, and there will be plenty of time for write-in questions during the session. Registration & Information
Oct
24
Thu
Rett Syndrome Ed Day: Communication and Literacy for Individuals with Complex Communication Needs @ Monmouth University
Oct 24 @ 9:00 am
WHEN | Thursday, October 24th, 2019 TIME | 9:00am WHERE | Monmouth University: Directions | Website Registration Information
Nov
12
Tue
RettEd: Orthopedics: A Focus on Scoliosis and Hips
Nov 12 @ 1:00 pm
Please join us as we speak to an orthopedic expert in neuromuscular scoliosis and developmental hip dysplasia. We will discuss how and when these typically occur in Rett syndrome, and what we can do about it. Questions and comments submitted in advance will be addressed, and there will be plenty of time for write-in questions during the session. RettEd Webinars are a free resource designed to empower families affected by Rett syndrome and their care teams. Register Today
Dec
10
Tue
RettEd: Clinical Trial Enrollment Opportunities and Status Update
Dec 10 @ 1:00 pm
Please join us as Tim Benke, MD PhD, Director, Rett syndrome Clinic, Children's Hospital Colorado, and Rettsyndrome.org Medical Advisor and Paige Nues, Director of Family Empowerment at Rettsyndrome.org to explore the clinical trials landscape outlook for 2020. This live webcast will be especially helpful to caregivers who are wondering if participating in a clinical trial could be an option for their family and how to become research-ready. We will discuss what clinical trials are enrolling, about to enroll, or have closed enrollment. We will also discuss enrollment criteria, what it means to participate in a trial, and hear from a panelist of parent trailblazers whose children have participated in a Rett syndrome clinical trial to hear how they did it. Questions and comments submitted in advance will be addressed, and there will be plenty of time for write-in questions during the session. RettEd Webcasts are a free resource designed to empower families affected by Rett syndrome and their care teams. Register Today