May 1, 2024

 🌷 Moms, Grandmas, and Godmothers! 💐

We want to feature YOU!!

Please send in a photo of the extra special ladies in your life so we can honor them!!

(Moms, feel free to send in your own photo - you deserve to be celebrated!!)

**Memorial photos also welcome!**

Send pics to Ann at aleonard@nads.org today!

NADS Annual PUBLIC

Board Meeting

Monday, May 13, 2024

7pm (Central) on Zoom

Come see how NADS supports our community throughout the year and learn more about all we have to offer!

(Zoom link will be emailed out closer to the meeting date.)

⛳ GOLFERS WANTED!! 🏌️🏌️‍♀️

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!

Let US advertise for YOU!

Do you own a business? Do you know someone who does? Please let us know!

We are in need of donations, raffle baskets,

and sponsorships!

GET MORE INFORMATION HERE!

🚩HAPPENING TOMORROW NIGHT!

Thursday 5/2, 5-7pm

Buffalo Wild Wings

207 E Roosevelt Rd

Lombard, IL

Wings are on us!

Join Us for a Brew Crew NEAR YOU!

Email aleonard@nads.org to become a model!

Did You Know?

NADS partners with over 46 Chicagoland hospitals to offer support for families welcoming a new baby with Down syndrome!

We also offer complimentary training for hospital staff so they can better support these families as well!

Help us continue to welcome, educate, and advocate for all individuals with Down syndrome by making a donation.

We appreciate your generosity!

🪻Happy Spring! Get Your Yard Sign Today!

Celebrate Down syndrome every day!

Yard Signs, Car Magnets, and More

to accessorize with Ds pride!

Do you have photos to share for our

#NADStrong  campaign?!

Please send them to aleonard@nads.org!

THANK YOU ADRIAN!!

Thank you to Adrian who hosted this last session in making with

one of his favorite 

recipes.  

👨‍🍳

The Peanut Butter and Potato Chip Truffles were OUTSTANDING!!!

⭐Save the Dates for May:

WHEN: Wednesday, May 15 and

Wednesday, May 29

Time:  7:00p.m. (Central Time)

Where: Virtually on Zoom

Interested in joining the SAIA Group?

SIGN UP HERE!!

Help Spread Awareness All Year Long!

Rock Your Socks:

Donations to help promote Down Syndrome Awareness are encouraged!

Declare a special dress day and collect a small donation from each person who participates with proceeds to benefit NADS! And don't forget to take a photo of your group so we can share your Ds Spirit! 💙💛

Schedule an "Abilities Training" for your school or workplace!



NADS offers informative presentations to spread our message of awareness, acceptance, and inclusion for individuals with Down syndrome.

Request your COMPLIMENTARY presentation HERE!

Maximize Your Impact!

Did you know that 65% of Fortune 500 companies offer matching gift programs?!

Be sure to inquire at work about corporate donation matching! Many companies even allow employees to submit match requests for 1 year following the date of the donation!

CLICK HERE to see if your employer offers this option!

If you would like to honor a loved one with donations to NADS, we would be happy to send you a packet of specialized envelopes for easy collection.

Email aleonard@nads.org for more information.

Celebrate your Birthday with NADS!

Don't need anything for your special day?

Spread the love you get from others within the Down syndrome community!

Designate NADS as a gift recipient by setting up a fundraiser on Facebook or by simply sharing this link with your friends and family:

http://weblink.donorperfect.com/nadsdonation

Do you know a family that would benefit from NADS' Support and Services?

While we pride ourselves on partnering with 46 hospitals in the Chicagoland area, you don't have to work in the medical field to connect a family with NADS!

Family, friends, neighbors - if you know of someone who has or is expecting a child with Down syndrome, we would love to connect with them!

Grow Your NADStrong Community:

Come share your stories, triumphs, and challenges with other parents of babies and toddlers with Down syndrome!

(This group is exclusively for families whose children with Ds range from prenatal to age 4.)

This group is just for the guys! Dads, Grandpas, Uncles, Godfathers...

Join this group for a place

to share successes,

ask questions, or just hang with other men who have a loved one with Down syndrome.

Support our cause with every purchase!

No extra work is required - simply shop all your favorite stores through GoodShop as you normally would and they donate a percentage to NADS!

A simple way to give back!

Calling All Volunteers!!

Want to make a difference in the

Down syndrome community?

Come share your time and talent with us!

NADS is always in need of great people to help with events and activities! Please consider volunteering!

Click HERE to have a NADS member contact you!

We are proud to be the oldest

Down Syndrome Organization in the nation!

For over 60 years, NADS has been a leader in the Down syndrome community. Please consider helping us carry out our mission: "To ensure that all persons with Down syndrome have the opportunity to achieve their full potential in all aspects of community life."

Your tax deductible gift will help us continue to educate, congratulate, and spread our message. Thank you for

your kindness and support of the National Association for Down Syndrome.