March 12, 2025

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Join us on

3-21 as we

Dance

for Down syndrome

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Did You Know NADS Offers

💙Pre/Postnatal Support

💛Congratulations Basket for New Parents

💙NADS Parent Connections/NADS Parent Support

💛DADS-Dads appreciating Down syndrome

💙More than Down Syndrome Workshops

💛Self Advocates In Action Group (SAIA)

💙Public Awareness & Speaker Outreach Program

💙Resources and Information/Webinars and Zoom

💛On-Line & Phone Support (servicing worldwide)

💙Weekly Eblasts & Website translations in 10

languages

Support NADS Today!

DONATE HERE

Get Your NADS Gear at the WDSD event or NADS.ORG

Yard signs, car magnets, notepads, hats, t-shirts, and more!

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PURCHASE HERE

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

April 3 @ 6:30 PM CST

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

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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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SAIA 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. Sign up below to join us!

JOIN SAIA

Davenport basketball player with Down syndrome inspiring teams across QCA

Store owner relocates his shop for his best customer, a woman with Down syndrome

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 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

NADS' Supports and Services

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

Schedule a COMPLIMENTARY presentation for your

school or workplace!

NADS offers informative "Abilities Training" presentations to spread our message of awareness, acceptance, and inclusion for individuals with Down syndrome. In-person and Zoom options available! EMAIL ANNE for more information.

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 HERE

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.

JOIN 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!

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