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Her speeches are tailored to the theme of the conference or workshop. Some past themes have included:

• Strategies for education and inclusion
• The importance of friendship
• Early intervention
• Overcoming difficulties
• Living with Down Syndrome

Public Speaking Engagements & Audiences Reached in 2002

DATE	ORGANIZATION	AUDIENCE
January 10, 2002	Benson High School, Occupational Health Class	High School Students
January 26, 2002	CASA	Supporters of CASA, fundraiser
January 29, 2002	Willamette Valley Down Syndrome Association	Parents of children born w/ disabilities
February 5, 2002	Portland Rotary/ Special Olympics	Local Representatives, service staff, professionals
February 18, 2002	Special Olympics, Jackson WY	Professionals, athletes, students
March 2, 2002	Gold Coast D.S. Association, Boca Raton FL	Parents, educators, professionals
March 12, 2002	Portland State University	University faculty
March 23, 2002	Kennedy Krieger Inst., D.S. Parent Conference	Parents, educators, therapists
April 6, 2002	Oregon State Masters	Swimming Athletes
April 18, 2002	Cascade Middle School	Students and educators
April 25, 2002	Thomas Edison School	Students and educators
May 14, 2002	MAC Gymnastics Banquet	Gymnastics Athletes
May 15, 2002	Nat. Asso. Of Insurance and Financial Advisors	Professionals
May 17, 2002	Canadian Down Syn. Society, Winnipeg Manitoba	Educators, administrators, respite workers, families
May 21, 2002	Family Support Network, Chehalis WA	Self-advocates, support staff, families
May 30, 2002	Multnomah County ESD	Educators and paraprofessionals
June 9, 2002	Arc Northern Chesapeake, Aberdeen MD	Self-advocates, support staff, state representatives
June 24, 2002	Pacific University	Students and educators
June 28, 2002	Portland State University	Students and educators
July 6, 2002	National Down Syndrome Society, Nashville TN	Educators, administrators, families, advocates
July 12, 2002	Tualatin Hills Swim Club	Swimming Athletes and families
July 15 - 16, 2002	Youth Leadership Forum, Nampa ID	Self-advocates and support staff
July 31, 2002	Portland State University	Students and educators
August 20, 2002	Early Head Start Pre-service	Educators and paraprofessionals
August 23 - 24, 2002	National Down Syndrome Congress, Denver CO	Educators, administrators, families, advocates
October 3, 2002	OHSU Celebrate Wellness III, Eugene OR	Advocates, family members, health care providers, educators
October 12, 2002	Buddy Walk	Individuals with Down syndrome and their families and supporters
October 16, 2002	Wa. State Residential Care Council, Lynnwood WA	Adult family home providers and support staff
October 28, 2002	Oregon Municipal Finance Officers Association	Professionals
October 30, 2002	Portland State University	Students and educators
November 2, 2002	Circle of Support, Woodbridge VA	Parents, educators, professionals
November 16, 2002	Down syndrome Association of Jacksonville FL	Self-advocates, families and support staff
November 19, 2002	Lion's Club	Members of the Lion's Club
November 22, 2002	C.S. Lewis School	Students and educators
December 6, 2002	Laurelhurst Elementary School	Students and educators
December 11, 2002	Building Owners and Managers Association	Professionals
December 12, 2002	Portland State University	Students and educators

Karen spoke at the following locations in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and is booking conferences for 2008.

For more immediate updates and information please contact us at kgaffney@teleport.com.

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