April 2, 2025

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FREE CIRCUS TICKETS FOR NADS' COMMUNITY

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Circus Vazquez Donated 200 tickets to NADS!πŸŽͺ


Claim your free tickets today for the circus in Lombard at Yorktown Mall. There are 50 tickets available for each performance: first come first served!

April 18 @ 7 PM

April 24 @ 7 PM

April 25 @ 7 PM

April 26 @ 1 PM

FREE TICKET SIGN UP
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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Register for "8 Must-Know IEP Strategies for Better Support and Inclusion"


TOMORROW!

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April 3 @ 6:30 PM CST


This free, online workshop will be presented by Catherine, Kahl, M.ED., Master IEP Coach.

REGISTER HERE


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NADS Family Meet Up

ο»ΏThis Month!


Join other families for an in-person get together. All ages are welcome! Please RSVP if you plan to attend.


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RSVP TODAY!



ο»ΏThank you

to all who joined us for charades last week!

Save the Date!


Cooking with Chef Sofya

Wednesday, April 9

6:30 PM Central on Zoom



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Are you a Self Advocate who is 16 or older?

Join Self Advocates In Action (SAIA) today!

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What is SAIA?


ο»ΏThis group is open to all individuals with Down syndrome who are 16 and older. We meet two times a month to learn, build community, and have fun. Most meetings are virtual.

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JOIN SAIA
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Save the Date!


The 20th Annual NADS

ο»ΏFashion Show Fundraiser

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Sunday, September 28, 2025


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NADS OUTREACH AND SUPPORT

REFER A FAMILY


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ο»ΏVisit the NADS website to purchase 2025 yard signs, NADS' branded gear, and Down syndrome t-shirts and accessories.

PURCHASE HERE
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Do you have photos to share for our

#NADStrong  campaign?

Please send them to bcovino@nads.org

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Arkansas woman with Down syndrome prepares for biggest challenge yet - Half Ironman Triathlon

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Mary Borman does it all - from swimming to modeling and advocating for Down syndrome rights. Now, she's training to make history.

Incredible Skier With Down Syndrome Continues To Push His Limits On The Mountain

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Tim Sackbauer was raised on the slopes of Vail, taking advantage of the mountains for self-expression and personal growth.

GET INVOLVED WITH NADS!

Babies in Bloom

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.

Click to join the Babies in Bloom Facebook group

NADS DADSο»Ώ

This group is just for the guys: Dads, Grandpas, Uncles, Godfathers... Join for a place to share successes, ask questions, or just hang with other men who have a loved one with Down syndrome. Click to Join NADS DADS

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!

ο»ΏClick HERE to have a NADS member contact you!

MAXIMIZE YOUR IMPACT

Did you know that 65% of Fortune 500 companies offer

ο»Ώmatching 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 Blair Covino for more information.

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

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!

NADS | 630-325-9112 | info@nads.org | www.nads.org

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