by Coleen Fryer | Apr 27, 2026 | conference, Convention
2026 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED We’ve reached capacity and registration for this year’s conference is now closed. We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone to Virginia—it’s almost here, and we can’t wait to see you! If you were hoping to attend and would like...
by Laura Kendall | Nov 24, 2025 | Convention
Our Journey Continues “No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it.” – H.E. Luccock Congressman Van Drew meeting with US Thalidomide Survivor’s group in his office on Capitol Hill. Our third trip to Washington D.C. this...
by Laura Kendall | Sep 23, 2024 | Convention
“Winners never quit, and quitters never win.” ~ Vince Lombardi Our march to congress in Washington D.C. this year was powerful, fun, productive and exhausting!!! I can’t wait to tell you how successful it was, but first things first! Thank you to the Event Planning...
by Laura Kendall | Jan 30, 2024 | Convention
Back row: Paul and LorXena Koneczny, Laura Kendall. Front row: Gwen Riechmann and the star of our show, Aragon, on his first big service dog trip. He not only looked mahvelous – he did great! We were missing an important member of our team, Lori Kay. She couldn’t be...
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