February 7, 2024

BOWLING THIS SUNDAY -

DON'T FORGET!!

REGISTER TODAY!

Deadline to Register is this Friday 2/9/24

Join us for this SUPER BOWLing Fun Day!

Parkside Lanes

34W185 Montgomery Rd, Aurora, IL

Gather your friends and neighbors

for this fantastic community event!

All are welcome - not just those with Down syndrome!

EVERY BOWLER GETS A GOODIE BAG!

In honor of Black History Month,

we want to hear from the community!

If you are part of the Black and Brown community and would like to make a difference, we would love to connect with you-

Join a group, volunteer, or simply provide photos of your child or family for our EBlast, resources, and materials by clicking the links below:  

We welcome your questions and comments

on how we can better meet your needs!

Please send your feedback to info@nads.org

HOT OFF THE PRESS:

Get your BRAND NEW

NADS 2024 Yard Sign Today!

🌟Be sure to take advantage of this LIMITED TIME OFFER!!

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

• OR • SAVE ON SHIPPING and grab your Yard Sign at this Sunday's Bowling Event!

CHECK OUT THESE UPCOMING EVENTS:

🗣️ Hey You Guys:

This one is for all the DADS!

We can't wait to see you at this casual meetup.

Appetizers will be served.

When: Saturday 2/24, 3-5 pm

Where: Buffalo Wild Wings

207 E Roosevelt Rd

Lombard, IL

Can't make it to this, but want to hear about the next one?

Join the NADS Dads email list HERE!

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!

Questions? Contact Anne at areinertson@nads.org.

"BABIES IN BLOOM" GATHERING!

Sat. March 16th

10-11:30a.m.



Darien Sportsplex at 451 Plainfield Rd, Darien, IL

Come build your community with other families in your area whose children with Down syndrome are aged 4 and under!

Light refreshments provided.

RSVP to Carmella at clocascio@nads.org!

To join the Babies in Bloom group on Facebook, CLICK HERE!

Recognizing and honoring the partnership that NADS has with Judson University in educating each semester for the past decade the student teachers from Professor Lani Donoho’s class!

World Down Syndrome Day (3/21)

is right around the corner!

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!

Do you have photos to share for our

#NADStrong  campaign?!

Please send them to aleonard@nads.org!

HAPPENING TONIGHT!!!

NAME THAT QUOTE!



When: Wednesday, February 7th 

Where: Zoom

Time: 7:00p.m. CST

🗓️ Be Sure to SAVE THE DATE:

Cooking with "Just A Dollop"

When: Wednesday, February 28th

Where: Zoom

Time: 6:30p.m. CST

Interested in joining the SAIA Group?

SIGN UP 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.