JANUARY 31, 2024

Get Ready to

Spread the Love for Down Syndrome with the NADS 2024 Yard Sign!

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Yard Signs also available for purchase in our online store HERE!

Or... SAVE ON SHIPPING

and grab your Yard Sign in-person

when you join us for:

EVERY BOWLER GETS A GOODIE BAG!

Siblings, Cousins, Coworkers, Neighbors -

All are welcome at this fantastic event, not just those with Down syndrome!

Kick off your Super Bowl Sunday with NADS!

NEW NADS Connections Call Coming Up!

Questions? Contact Anne at areinertson@nads.org.

Celebrate Your Little Ones!

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 3.)

SAVE THE DATE: BABIES IN BLOOM

IS GETTING TOGETHER!

Sat. March 16th

10-11:30a.m.

Darien Sportsplex at 451 Plainfield Rd, Darien, IL

RSVP to Carmella at clocascio@nads.org today!

It's a NADS DADS Event!

When: Saturday 2/24, 3-5 pm

Where: Buffalo Wild Wings

207 E Roosevelt Rd

Lombard, IL

Grab some wings and hang with the guys!

Please send a quick email to let us know you're coming!

Can't make this event? Want to be the first to hear about the next one?

Answer this quick 5 question survey and get on the NADS Dads list!

2024 NADS Golf Outing

Friday, June 14

9am shotgun start

18 holes of golf • food • drinks • raffles

Good food, good friends, good fun!

(More details coming soon.)

We are already on the look out for event sponsors, hole sponsors, and raffle prizes! If you or someone you know would like to support this epic event, please email

Ann at aleonard@nads.org to let us know!

Do you have photos to share for our

#NADStrong  campaign?!

Please send them to aleonard@nads.org!

Thank You All

for attending!



We have so much fun to look forward to in 2024!

SAVE THE DATE:

NAME THAT QUOTE!

When: Wednesday, February 7th 

Where: Zoom

Time: 7:00p.m. CST

Cooking with "Just A Dollop"

When: Wednesday, February 28th

Where: Zoom

Time: 6:30p.m. CST

🎳 Don't forget to sign up for the Super Bowling event on Sunday, February 11!

Interested in joining the SAIA Group?

SIGN UP HERE!!

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

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.

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!

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!

Create Awareness and Promote Acceptance!

Share the joy of Ds with those around you!

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

Schedule your Complimentary NADS presentation TODAY!

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.