One of the most frustrating aspects of EDS is the lack of knowledge about this devastating disorder, the lack of skilled physicians who have experience with it, and the feeling of isolation. This year learn more about the devastating connective-tissue disorder Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS); meet doctors, nurses, physical therapists, and patients who share your concerns; talk candidly with health care professionals who understand this disorder; and hee-haw with your new-found friends. ..:NAMESPACE PREFIX = U1 />..:NAMESPACE PREFIX = O />

It's all happening at the 17th Annual EDNF Conference at the Renaissance Hotel in ..:NAMESPACE PREFIX = ST1 />Houston, Texas, July 31-August 2, 2008. We start with an informal evening reception on Thursday, delve into jam-packed medical sessions on Friday and Saturday, and close with our awesome Banquet and Award Ceremony on Saturday evening.

Thursday, July 31

Group Leader Meetings (morning and afternoon)
Social Security Disability presentation and one-on-ones (afternoon)
Opening Reception (evening)

Friday, August 1

Presentations (all day)
CEU sessions (all day)
Vendor booths (all day)
Dinner on your own (evening)

Saturday, August 2

Presentations (all day)
CEU Sessions (all day)
Vendor booths (all day)
Awards Banquet (evening)

We're gearing up for another fabulous event with top-notch speakers, information-packed seminars, CEUs for nurses and physical therapists, vendors at your fingertips, and all your EDS friends. And the price of the entire conference is still only $200 (until December 31, 2007) and includes the opening reception, all meals––except Friday night––all medical and enrichment sessions, all CEU sessions, and the fabulous Awards Banquet.

Although we're still finalizing some of the details, we thought you'd like a little extra time to start saving. It might be the best money you ever spent. You can register through the link below. Early registration prices will be in effect through 2007. Ready to book your hotel reservation? Just call the hotel at 713-629-1200 and ask for the EDNF rate of only $109/night. This rate is available for July 27-August 4, 2008, if you want to plan a vacation around the Conference.

These web pages will continue to grow as Conference events unfold. As we confirm our speakers and other activities, we will update our pages here, as well as provide information in Loose Connections and The Hinge. If you have a specific question about information you see here, you can also contact our Conference Director, Michele Hegler, at 281-486-5521 or .. language=JavaScript type=text/javascript> --> var prefix = '&109;a' + 'i&108;' + '&116;o'; var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; var addy13924 = 'm&105;ch&101;l&101;.h&101;gl&101;r' + '&64;'; addy13924 = addy13924 + 'sbcgl&111;b&97;l' + '&46;' + 'n&101;t'; document_write( '' ); document_write( addy13924 ); document_write( '<../a>' ); //-->..n ..> michele.hegler@sbcglobal.net .. language=JavaScript type=text/javascript> --> document_write( '' ); //--> ..> This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .. language=JavaScript type=text/javascript> --> document_write( '' ); //--> ..> .

Take charge of your EDS!

To view the below links, go to ednf.org and click the advertisment on the left.

Conference Information Links

Registration

Speakers 

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Silent Auction

Vendor Prospectus