December 11, 2024

❄️ SAVE THE DATE ❄️

IT'S TIME FOR A GET TOGETHER!

WHEN:

Sat. January 18th

10-11:30a.m.



WHERE:

Darien Sportsplex

451 Plainfield Rd, 

Darien, IL



Connect with other NADS families in your area!

RSVP to Jessica TODAY

at jmark@nads.org!

MTDS Webinar in January!

Join Us for a

DS-ASD Panel Discussion: Sharing and Learning Together

January 25, 2025 at 9:30am (Central)

Hosted by: Teresa Unnerstall

DS-ASD Consultant and Author of A New Course: A Mother's Journey Navigating Down Syndrome and Autism

Additional Panelists: Donna Narey and Chiara Jaffe

Down Syndrome - Autism Connection Board Members

As we look to the final weeks of 2024, would like to thank you for your support in helping individuals with Down syndrome and their families benefit from all the complimentary programs and services that we offer. Without you, it wouldn’t be possible!

Please consider enhancing and impacting the lives of those that we serve. NADS takes exceptional care of our families prenatally and throughout the lifespan of our community.

We rely on you to continue our mission!

Do You Speak Another Language?

Do you speak a language other than English? If so, we need your help!

Would you be interested in providing support for new parents having questions after receiving a diagnosis of Down syndrome?

Can you spare any extra unused holiday gifts?  If so, please let us know and send them our way!!

We collect items for our fundraisers all year around, so if you have some extra gifts or gift cards we would greatly appreciate them!

Email us at info@nads.org

to coordinate a drop-off or pickup!

Give the Gift of Down Syndrome Awareness

This Holiday season, be sure to spread the love for those with Down syndrome!

Gift the perfect mug, tote, or car magnet to your friends and family.

Order now to get your items just in time!!

Program and Outreach Coordinator, Anne Reinertson, and Executive Director, Linda Smarto, were at Lurie's Children's Hospital this past week to train the Residents in Pediatrics about Ds.

Thank you, ladies, for educating and advocating for Down Syndrome!

Schedule a COMPLIMENTARY presentation for your school or workplace!



NADS offers informative "Abilities Training" presentations to spread our message of awareness, acceptance, and inclusion for individuals with

Down syndrome.

In-person and Zoom options available!

EMAIL ANNE FOR MORE INFORMATION

at areinertson@nads.org!

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! 💙💛

Email Us for more information HERE!

A HUGE shout out to

for their continued support of the Down syndrome community!

Your generosity is amazing!!

Do you have photos to share for our

#NADStrong  campaign?!

Please send them to aleonard@nads.org!

THANKS FOR PLAYING!!!

Thank you to all who joined us for

HOLIDAY TRIVIA

this past Wednesday!

Coming Up Next:

Share your favorite Holiday Traditions and join us for a festive round of Name That Tune!

🦌🐧🎄🎁☃️

When: Wednesday, December 18th

Time: 7:00p.m. Central

Where: On Zoom

Interested in joining the SAIA Group?

SIGN UP HERE!!

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!

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.

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 country!

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.