July 31, 2024

Fresh Education Opportunities for Your Family!

NADS Webinar

August 17, 2024

9:30am (Central)


TOPIC:

IEPs: 12 Questions Parents & Teachers Need to Ask


Guest Speaker:

Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed

Founder of the Master IEP Coach® Mentorship and host of the Special Education Inner Circle podcast



Register HERE for theIEP Webinar!

MTDS Workshop

September 7, 2024

9:30am (Central)


TOPIC:

Improving Communication with Individuals with Down syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder


Guest Speaker:

Elise V. O’Brien, MA, CCC-SLP

Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist II at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Register HERE for the MTDS Workshop!

READY ON THE RUNWAY!

Get Ready for our Biggest Celebration of Down syndrome of the Year!

Register to Model TODAY!

All ages of individuals with Down syndrome are welcome to model!

Questions? Email Ann at fashionshow@nads.org for more information.

Showcase your business by supporting the Fashion Show:

Sponsorships Now Available!



Click HERE for more information!

Rain or Shine: That NADS

Yard Sign looks fine!


Show off your Down syndrome pride

with this durable sign for all seasons!

Get Yours HERE!

July 31st is National Jump for Jelly Beans Day!


Help NADS keep working toward making life sweeter for all individuals with Down syndrome!

DONATE TODAY!

Do you have photos to share for our

#NADStrong  campaign?!

Please send them to aleonard@nads.org!

Thanks for Mixing and Mingling with Us!

We had a blast spending time together!!


Hope you can join us next time!

Coming Up in 2 weeks


WHEN: Wednesday, August 7th

What:  Guess Who??? 

Time:  7:00p.m. (Central Time)  

Interested in joining the SAIA Group?

SIGN UP HERE!!

Down Syndrome Stories in the News

Mattel introduces new Barbie with Down syndrome

As Disability Pride Month comes to a close, Mattel introduced two new Barbie dolls: a blind Barbie and a Black Barbie with Down syndrome.

Read More

Hugo breaks barriers on world stage for people living with disability

Hugo Taheny, who is ranked world number one in shot-put and discus among those living with a disability, says he is determined to break more records.

Read More

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!

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!

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 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!
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