May 17, 2023

There's Something FUN for EVERYONE!

Join us at

Salt Creek Golf Course

Wood Dale, IL

Thursday, July 27

Get ready for a day of adventure including:

⛳ traditional golf

👟 foot golf

🍽️ dinner

🕺 a dance party

What is "FootGolf"? FootGolf is a combination of the popular sports of soccer and golf. Instead of golf clubs and golf balls, the game is played on a unique course with a soccer ball that you kick into the 21-inch diameter cup!

If you can kick a ball, you can play FootGolf - 50% golf, 50% soccer, 100% FUN!

Registration coming soon!

NADS offers both

prenatal and postnatal support

to new families with Down syndrome!



As the oldest Down syndrome organization in the country, we are proud to have connections with 46 hospitals in the Chicagoland area!

When NADS is notified that a new baby with Down syndrome is born, we send out our Congratulations Baskets to the family to help them welcome their beautiful new blessing! These baskets include large mirrors for the baby, crochet sets, socks, blankets, tees, and SO much more for a value close to $150 each! NADS also includes a wealth of information about what the family can expect in the years ahead, and even connects the family with a trained parent support mentor, as well as making other connections or referrals in the area and through NADS!

Do you know a family that would benefit from all NADS has to offer?

Refer them today!

It's Time to Get Together!

Please note: NADS staff will be present as a resource and to facilitate family connections. Guests are responsible for their own food and beverage purchases.



Questions? Email Carmella at clocascio@nads.org

When: Wednesday, May 24

9:30-11:30am

Where: Panera

369 Randall Road

South Elgin

What: This casual meetup is a chance for folks to come together and share some laughs! Join the fun and build relationships with other families with Down syndrome in your local area. New families and familiar faces! All ages welcome!!

Stop on by and enjoy some great company!

New More Than Down Syndrome Workshop!

TOPIC: Tips for Managing Difficult Behaviors

WHEN: Saturday, June 24

9-10:30am (Central)

on Zoom

Please join us as we welcome guest speaker:

Heather Risser, PhD

Assistant Professor - Mental Health Services and Policy Program, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University

This FREE seminar is for parents/family/caregivers of a person (any age) with a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome PLUS Autism Spectrum Disorder. Registration Required.

Be Sure to Mark Your Calendar!

NADS Fashion Show

October 1, 2023

Abbington Distinctive Banquets

Glen Ellyn, IL

More details coming soon!

THANK YOU so much to Knights of Columbus Corpus Christi Council 10958 in Carol Stream for always including NADS in the Fall Tootsie Roll Drive.

Your generous donations is so very appreciated!

THANK YOU to Advocate Aurora Lutheran General Hospital Outpatient Rehab for choosing NADS as your chosen charity for your recent

"Jeans Day" at work!

We love seeing Down syndrome celebrated all the year though with those crazy socks!

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Show off your Down syndrome pride WHEREVER you are! 💙💛

Whether you're relaxing at home or out and about, NADS has the perfect accessories for you!

Get your Yard Signs, car magnets, and all sorts of other Ds goodies in the NADS online store!

Thank You MOMS for all you do!

In case you missed it, here's our Mother's Day tribute video!

Want to join the fun?

Email your pics to aleonard@nads.org

THANK YOU

FOR JOINING US!!

We had so much fun answering "What IF?" questions this last week!

Mark Your Calendar!

Wednesday, May 24

7pm

More details will be out soon!

Interested in joining the SAIA Group?

SIGN UP 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.

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!

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

The NADS Shop has EVERYTHING you need to celebrate Down syndrome!!

Get your Down syndrome hoodies, mugs, and tees today!

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

or joining our NADS Board of Directors!

Click HERE to have a NADS member contact you!

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.