March 27, 2024

We would like to say THANK YOU to everyone around the world who helped raise public awareness and advocated for the rights, inclusion, and well being of individuals with

Down syndrome this past 3/21! 💙💛

We Are So Close to Meeting Our Goal!

Can you help?


Donate $21 today in honor of World Down Syndrome Day!

It's Not Too Late!

⭐DONATE TODAY! 

LAST CHANCE to grab your FREE Car Magnet!

🚩 Hey Guys: Get Your Foursome Ready! 🏌️

Join us on Friday, June 14 at the stunning Carriage Greens Country Club in Darien!


Enjoy 18 holes of golf (cart included, with lunch on the turn), then come into the clubhouse for an hour of open bar, a deluxe buffet, raffles, and more!

REGISTER NOW!

SPONSORS and DONATIONS NEEDED!

Seeking donations, raffle baskets, and sponsorships!

Do you own a business? Do you know of someone who can help? Please let us know!



BECOME A SPONSOR HERE!

🪻🌹🌺Spring is HERE! 🏵️🌷🌻

Have items you'd like to get rid of?

Donate them to NADS!



We are happy to take new, unused items to use for our upcoming events!


Email aleonard@nads.org to organize a meet up/drop off!

📆 Save these Dates!

MAY 11, 2024

New MTDS Virtual Workshop!


Guest Speaker:

Mary Anne Ehlert of Protected Tomorrows

More Details Coming Soon!

Sunday, October 6

NADS Fashion Show


Come rock the runway!


CLICK HERE to become a model!

Do you have photos to share for our

#NADStrong  campaign?!

Please send them to aleonard@nads.org!

THANK YOU CHEF SOFYA!!l

You always share the best information when we're in the kitchen together!

Coming Up In 2 Weeks: 

When: Wednesday, April 3rd

Time: 7:00p.m. (Central)


See you on the screen!

Interested in joining the SAIA Group?

SIGN UP HERE!!

Down Syndrome Stories in the News

High schooler with Down syndrome crowned prom queen after viral 'prom-posal' from football player

A high school student whose "prom-posal" caught national attention last week was crowned prom queen.

Read More

Inside the N.J. coffee shop celebrating Down syndrome, the 'beauty of being different'

The only café in a tiny New Jersey town has a mission beyond selling coffee.

Read More

Help Spread Awareness All Year Long!

Rock Your Socks:

Donations to help promote Down Syndrome Awareness are encouraged!

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! 💙💛

Schedule an "Abilities Training" for your school or workplace!



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

Request your COMPLIMENTARY presentation 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!

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!

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!

Start Shopping 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 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.

DONATE TODAY!
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