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OPWSA and FPWR Canada support individuals with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) through education, advocacy, and community connection. They host events like the PWS National Family Conference to share knowledge and foster peer support among families.

OPWSA and FPWR Canada are partnering to host the 2026 PWS National Family Conference on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at The Kingbridge Centre in King City. The conference will feature presentations from experts in the field on such topics as the latest in PWS research, behaviour, nutrition, and health considerations. The conference will also provide ample time for parents and caregivers to connect. It&#39;s sure to be a great day of learning, information sharing, networking, peer support, and fun including wonderful programming for individuals with PWS of all ages and their siblings. The Kingbridge Centre has great amenities for our Friends and Fun Club, including a gymnasium, pool, walking track, walking trails (weather permitting), movie theatre, etc. Participants in the Friends and Fun Club will be able to engage in these activities as well as arts and crafts, puzzles, etc. Did you know that SSAH or Passport funding can be used to cover the cost of admission for individuals with PWS into the Friends and Fun Club since it is considered respite? We can provide you with a receipt so that you can claim the expense. Please note that we are hosting a program for Professional Providers on Friday, September 18th. If you are a Professional Provider, please register on the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/2026-pws-national-professional-providers-day" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Professional Providers Day Event Page</a>. Registration for Professional Providers Day is restricted to professional providers only (agency staff, educators, medical professionals, and other professionals that support individuals with PWS). DATES AND TIMES:Friday, September 18, 2026 - Optional Social Meet and Greet - 6:00pm-8:30pmSaturday, September 19, 2026 - 9:00am-5:00pm LOCATIONS:Optional Friday Evening Meet and Greet Social EventThe Kingbridge Centre, Bridges Bar and Library - 12750 Jane Street, King City, ON Please note:&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Those attending the Meet &amp; Greet cover their own food and beverage costs.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">There will be no formal supervision or support provided for individuals with PWS or their siblings during the Meet &amp; Greet, so we kindly ask that children remain under the care of their parents or guardians during this time.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.opwsa.com/_files/ugd/289bc0_cedea04f491b4e139171697c15576d85.pdf" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Click here to view the Kingbridge Bridges Bar Menu.</a></li></ul> PWS National Family Conference &amp; Friends and Fun ClubThe Kingbridge Centre - 12750 Jane Street, King City, ONParking is free at The Kingbridge Centre. ACCOMMODATIONS:The Kingbridge Centre - 12750 Jane Street, King City, ONOvernight rooms are available at the Kingbridge Centre and include breakfast for a cost of $300 +HST per night based on single occupancy, or $347 +HST per night based on double occupancy. If you are interested in staying overnight at Kingbridge Centre, we have a block of rooms available until August 19th. To book a room, contact the Kingbridge Centre Reservations Team at 905-833-3086 and let them know that you are attending the PWS Conference. Please note that you will be responsible for abiding by their cancellation policy and paying for cancellation fees incurred. Other Hotel Options:There are other hotels about 15-20 minutes away near Vaughan Mills, and also around Hwy 400 and Hwy 7 if you are looking for more cost effective options. REGISTRATION FEES:Family Conference AdmissionRegular Price - $185 per person Friends and Fun Club - Program for individuals with PWS of all ages and their siblingsRegular Price - $120 per person **Please note that for kids under the age of 6, it is expected that families provide their own volunteer (parent, grandparent, friend, etc.) to look after their child in the Friends and Fun Club. You do not need to pay for the volunteer, and you will be asked to include the volunteer&#39;s information as part of the registration form. ***Every participant in the Friends and Fun Club must register (regardless of whether you are providing your own volunteer). ****Did you know that SSAH or Passport funding can be used to cover the cost of admission for individuals with PWS into the Friends and Fun Club since it is considered respite? We can provide you with a receipt so that you can claim the expense. IMPORTANT NOTE! Just a quick heads up&mdash;since this is our first time using Zeffy as our conference registration platform, we wanted to flag something you&rsquo;ll see at checkout. We&rsquo;ve chosen to use Zeffy because it allows us to accept payments without platform fees, which helps ensure that more of your money goes directly toward supporting the event, OPWSA, and FPWR Canada. Zeffy adds a suggested contribution to support their platform, which appears as an extra donation by default. If you&rsquo;d prefer not to include this, you can simply select &quot;Other&quot; from the dropdown menu, and adjust the amount to $0 (or any amount you choose) before completing your payment. It&rsquo;s completely optional&mdash;we just didn&rsquo;t want it to catch anyone off guard.&nbsp; VOLUNTEERS:We are looking for volunteers for our Friends and Fun Club! If you know of someone over the age of 15 that would be interested in supporting individuals with PWS and their siblings, please complete the volunteer registration by completing the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://forms.gle/q94WaYpYxxpwhJPT7" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Volunteer Registration Form</a>. SPONSORS:Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the 2026 PWS National Conference. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1785271440/wysiwyg/uvbdat0zc7rkdhwrqwmb.jpg" style="width: 360px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 360px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1788377767/wysiwyg/tltnzfnhztsg8osighvi.png" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1788377781/wysiwyg/jx7vcww25fajewhqkyia.png" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">

2026 PWS National Family Conference

OPWSA and FPWR Canada are partnering to host the 2026 PWS Professional Providers Day on Friday, September 18, 2026 at The Kingbridge Centre in King City. Following the success of last year&rsquo;s event, the team from Latham Centers will return to build on the learning and conversations that began at our inaugural Professional Providers Day, while also welcoming those joining us for the first time. Together, participants will explore meaningful ways to support individuals with PWS, their families, and communities through thoughtful discussion and practical insight. The day will include opportunities to work through real-world behavioural scenarios, share experiences with peers, and develop actionable strategies. Professional providers will also gain practical approaches for strengthening collaboration with parents and caregivers. Additional presentations will feature Lynn Garrick (Medical/Research Coordinator, PWSA | USA), who will speak about health considerations and aging, and Kim Tula (Senior Family Support Counselor and Trainer, PWSA | USA), who will present on best practices for nutrition and exercise. Join us for a day dedicated to collaboration, learning, and shared inspiration as we continue building a stronger community of professionals supporting individuals with PWS. Please note that our Friends and Fun Club will only be running on Saturday, September 19th. The Professional Providers Day is for agency staff, educators, and other professionals that support individuals with PWS. If you are a parent, please register for our <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/2026-pws-national-family-conference" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Family Conference</a>. DATES AND TIMES:Friday, September 18, 2026 - 9:00am-5:00pmFriday, September 18, 2026 - Meet and Greet - 6:00pm-8:30pm LOCATIONS:PWS National Professional Providers DayThe Kingbridge Centre - 12750 Jane Street, King City, ONParking is free at The Kingbridge Centre. Optional Friday Evening Meet and Greet Social EventThe Kingbridge Centre, Bridges Bar and Library - 12750 Jane Street, King City, ON Please note:&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Those attending the Meet &amp; Greet cover their own food and beverage costs.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">There will be no formal supervision or support provided for individuals with PWS or their siblings during the Meet &amp; Greet, so we kindly ask that children remain under the care of their parents or guardians during this time.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.opwsa.com/_files/ugd/289bc0_cedea04f491b4e139171697c15576d85.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Click here to view the Kingbridge Bridges Bar Menu.</a></li></ul>ACCOMMODATIONS:The Kingbridge Centre - 12750 Jane Street, King City, ONOvernight rooms are available at the Kingbridge Centre and include breakfast for a cost of $300 +HST per night based on single occupancy, or $347 +HST per night based on double occupancy. If you are interested in staying overnight at Kingbridge Centre, we have a block of rooms available until August 19th. To book a room, contact the Kingbridge Centre Reservations Team at 905-833-3086 and let them know that you are attending the PWS Conference. Please note that you will be responsible for abiding by their cancellation policy and paying for cancellation fees incurred. Other Hotel Options:There are other hotels about 15-20 minutes away near Vaughan Mills, and also around Hwy 400 and Hwy 7 if you are looking for more cost effective options. REGISTRATION FEES:Professional Providers Day AdmissionRegular Price - $260 per person (Save $40 when you buy 4 - $1000 for four attendees from the same organization) IMPORTANT NOTE!&nbsp;Just a quick heads up&mdash;since this is our first time using Zeffy as our conference registration platform, we wanted to flag something you&rsquo;ll see at checkout. We&rsquo;ve chosen to use Zeffy because it allows us to accept payments without platform fees, which helps ensure that more of your money goes directly toward supporting the event, OPWSA, and FPWR Canada. Zeffy adds a suggested contribution to support their platform, which appears as an extra donation by default. If you&rsquo;d prefer not to include this, you can simply select &quot;Other&quot; from the dropdown menu, and adjust the amount to $0 (or any amount you choose) before completing your payment. It&rsquo;s completely optional&mdash;we just didn&rsquo;t want it to catch anyone off guard.&nbsp; FEEDBACK FROM 2025 PROFESSIONAL PROVIDERS DAY:&quot;I gained so much knowledge from the conference. Eg. behaviour, nutrition, learned from other providers experience.&quot; &quot;I believe this conference would benefit my team and would love to have them attend one. Found resources and excited to move forward with them.&quot; &quot;Very relevant topics and great opportunity to network with other service providers.&quot; &quot;All topics were beneficial and I don&#39;t feel needs to be changed. I enjoyed the networking and the reassurance that I was not the only person dealing with certain situations and was able to hear how others were dealing with the situations.&quot; VOLUNTEERS:We are looking for volunteers for our Friends and Fun Club taking place on Saturday, September 19th! If you know of someone over the age of 15 that would be interested in supporting individuals with PWS and their siblings, please complete the volunteer registration by completing the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://forms.gle/q94WaYpYxxpwhJPT7" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Volunteer Registration Form</a>. SPONSORS:Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the 2026 PWS National Conference. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1785271493/wysiwyg/djclmbhecntjyref5u3d.jpg" style="width: 452px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 452px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1788377501/wysiwyg/arbklqjbcabixshk2wjk.png" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1788377572/wysiwyg/lvzawvrffdjmmyhhjx0i.png" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">

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