Family Lounge

The Family Lounge is located directly across the hall from the main conference room on the 8th Floor. This is a large room with comfortable furniture, foam floor mats, and crafts and activities. This space is for families and siblings to network and take breaks between sessions.

Family Lounge schedule:

  • Thursday, July 18 from 8am-5pm

    • Meet Stripey the Zebra: 9am-10am

    • Dance Party: 11-11:30am

  • Friday, July 19 from 8am-5pm

    • Meet Stripey the Zebra: 9am-10am

    • Dance Party: 11-11:30am

    • National Aquarium visit (please choose one):

      • Program 1: 2:30-3:30pm

      • Program 2: 3:30-4:30pm

  • Saturday, July 20 from 8am-5pm

    • Meet Stripey the Zebra: 9am-10am

    • Dance Party: 11-11:30am

    • Port Discovery visit

      • Program: 1-2pm

      • Playtime: 2-3pm

  • Sunday, July 21 from 8am-12:30pm

    • Meet Stripey the Zebra: 9am-10am

    • Dance Party: 11-11:30am

Please note: No supervised care is provided. Children must be supervised by a parent or other responsible caregiver in this space.

Additional onsite resources for families

Therapy Garden

Access to the Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Therapy Garden will be available during designated times. Instructions on how to access the Therapy Garden and hours of availability will be posted closer to the event.

Family bathroom

A family bathroom with a universal changing table is directly across from the main conference room and next to the Family Lounge on the 8th Floor. We ask that attendees who do not need the universal changing table please use the other restrooms on the 8th Floor.

Quiet Room

A room on the 8th Floor will be a designated quiet room for individuals needing sensory breaks.

Lactation Room

There is a designated Lactation Room with privacy screens on the 8th Floor.

Nearby restaurants and amenities

Restaurants and dining options

Located within the Residence Inn Baltimore at Johns Hopkins Medical Campus:

The following restaurants are located in the same block as the Residence Inn Baltimore at Johns Hopkins Medical Campus:

Other restaurant and dining options within walking distance of the hotel include:

Pharmacies and convenience stores

Grocery stores

There is no substantive grocery store within walking distance of the conference area. If you need groceries, we recommend driving or taking a taxi/ride share to Safeway (2610 Boston Street), or ordering Safeway delivery via Instacart or DoorDash.

Thank you to our event sponsors!

  • Lauren and Jimmy Adams

    Platinum Sponsor ($10,000)

  • Leo's Lighthouse

    Gold Sponsor ($5,000)

  • Jamie and Daniel Ordower

    Gold Sponsor ($5,000)

  • Ultragenyx

    Partner ($500)

  • 4imprint One by One program

    Partner ($500)

  • Costco

    In-kind support