January 29, 2025

NADS Has Something for EVERYONE:

HAPPENING THIS SATURDAY!!

February 1 at 2pm

Ancho and Agave in Lombard


We'll get the food,

You get the drinks!

Let us know if you're coming!

 
RSVP TODAY!

Sign Up to Receive Notifications about future NADS Dads Events HERE:

https://forms.gle/ZwGv2Wv24TdtztPn6

IT'S GAME TIME!!

BULLS VS. Pistons



Wednesday, February 12th 7:00 p.m. CT

Join NADS for a legendary group outing with the

Chicago Bulls!

Get your discounted tickets today -

you choose where you want to sit with your party!



A portion of each ticket purchase goes to NADS!

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

JOIN US FOR OUR UPCOMING CONNECTIONS CALL!!

Social and Emotional Support for School and Home


Tuesday February 25th at 6:30pm (Central)

Hosted by:

Maggie Hanely, Social Worker

Jessica Mark, NADS Family Resource and Outreach Coordinator


You won't want to miss this amazing VIRTUAL program!

REGISTER HERE!!

Spread the LOVE to other families just like yours!

Help us continue our great work toward independence for all individuals with Down syndrome.

All donations, large and small, are greatly appreciated!

Do you have photos to share for our

#NADStrong  campaign?!

Please send them to aleonard@nads.org!

 

HAPPENING TONIGHT!

When: Wednesday, January 29th

What: Trivia Night 

Time: 7:00p.m. Central

Where: On Zoom!!

IN-PERSON GET TOGETHER ON FEB 12!!

Are you a Chicago Bulls Basketball Fan? 


If so, Come join NADS as we celebrate a night together cheering on the Bulls against the Pistons at the United Center!

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!

Interested in joining the SAIA Group?

SIGN UP HERE!!

 

Down Syndrome FEEL GOOD Feature:

London Marathon: Runner with Down's syndrome gets youngest record

Lloyd Martin's London Marathon run makes him the youngest in his disability category to finish one.

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Spain elects first parliamentarian with Down syndrome

Mar Galcerán is an advocate for those with intellectual disabilities. Her ascension is a huge moment for those with the genetic condition.

Read More
 

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!

Help Spread Awareness All Year Long!

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!

Don't Forget to Rock Your Socks:

Promote Down Syndrome Awareness through small donations!

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!

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!

Refer a Family HERE!

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.)

Join Babies in Bloom HERE!

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.

Join NADSDads HERE!

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.

DONATE TODAY!
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