March 20, 2024

WDSD is TOMORROW!!

Join NADS and those around the world as we raise public awareness and create a single global voice to advocate for the rights, inclusion, and well being of individuals with Down syndrome!

Celebrate with Us:

MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

Donate $21 today and help us reach our goal of raising $3,210 for World Down Syndrome Day!

Join Us at Penn Station Subs!

NADS Staff and Board members will be at the Lombard Penn Station location!

Come celebrate WDSD with us!

When: Thursday, March 21

5:30-7:30pm

Where: Penn Station

801 Butterfield Rd

Lombard, IL

Help bring awareness and raise funds for Down syndrome!

To find a Penn Station near you, click HERE!

GET READY TO SHOP TOMORROW!!

River Bend Gallery is generously donating 21% of all sales proceeds on World Down Syndrome Day (Thursday 3/21) to NADS!

River Bend Gallery in Galena, IL features the amazing photography of it's owner, Geoffrey Mikol. As a person born with Down syndrome, Geoffrey has found a special connection with photography as a means of expressing his creative side. He is amazing!

Get your cart ready:

https://www.riverbendgalleries.com/

🪻🌹🌺Our first meeting truly flourished! 🏵️🌷🌻

Thank you to all the families that joined us this past Saturday for our Babies in Bloom get together!

Do you have a child with Down syndrome age 4 and under?

Join our Babies in Bloom group on Facebook today!

CLICK HERE!

🚩 ATTENTION GOLFERS: It's Time for Fun!

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!

📣 Dads: We Want to Hear from YOU!

To Get Involved CLICK HERE!

📆 Save these Dates!

Do you have photos to share for our

#NADStrong  campaign?!

Please send them to aleonard@nads.org!

THANK YOU ALL FOR COMING!!

We had a great time talking about

wHaT iF?! Scenarios with you!

🍿🎉🍕🍸☕🍨

JOIN US TONIGHT!!

When: Wednesday, March 20th

6:30p.m. Central



Session: Cooking with Chef Sofya

***Please note the earlier meeting time!

Be sure to check your email for recipe ingredients and details!

Interested in joining the SAIA Group?

SIGN UP HERE!!

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!

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.