December 21, 2022

The NADS Staff hopes that you and yours are truly blessed this holiday season!

Pictured from left to right:

Ann Leonard, Communications and Development Coordinator

Carmella LoCascio, Family Resource and Outreach Coordinator

Linda Smarto, Executive Director

Deb Kracik, Office and Bookeeping Coordinator

Anne Reinertson, Program and Outreach Coordinator

This holiday season, we invite you to join NADS in our mission to help all individuals with Down syndrome reach their full potential.

PLEASE HELP US SUSTAIN OUR PROGRAMMING:

• Supporting 46 hospitals with Congratulations Baskets that are shipped to the home.
• Answering and assisting Calls and Emails from all across the world.
• Providing Support and Resources to parents, siblings, grandparents and caregivers.
• Bereavement support.
• Offering quarterly “More Than Down Syndrome” workshops for families with dual diagnosis.
• Bi-weekly “Self Advocates In Action" sessions for teen and adults with Down syndrome.
• Monthly Connection Calls in both English and Spanish for families who want to be in contact with other parents and professionals.

• Complimentary Outreach Presentations by trained parents and Self-Advocate speakers.
• Providing Continuing Education to Hospitals, Educators and others interested in the Down syndrome community.
• Printed Materials in English and Spanish and website translations in 10 different languages.
• Hosting Events to celebrate the community.
• Showcasing our community by celebrating and supporting Down syndrome awareness by offering our annual Yard Signs, Merchandise, and Apparel.

To share your blessings with others and help the

Down syndrome community, please support NADS today.

Still grabbing those last minute gifts?

Did you know that your Amazon purchases can easily help NADS?!

Select NADS as your favorite charity and shop for all those festive goodies

as you normally would. Share your spirit of giving with NADS!



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Mark Your Calendar!

You won't want to miss our upcoming virtual

More Than Down Syndrome Workshop

January 21, 2023

Guest Speaker: Mary Anne Ehlert

President and Founder of Protected Tomorrows

Geared toward those diagnosed with BOTH Down Syndrome and Autism

Do you have topics that you'd like covered in an upcoming MTDS Workshop?

You can simply reply to this newsletter email with your questions/ideas!

Want to join the fun?

Email your pics to aleonard@nads.org

Thank You Julia!!



For hosting such a fun holiday-themed Trivia night!

❄️🎁🎅🎄❄️

Up Next...

⭐ December 28 ⭐

7-8pm (Central)

on Zoom

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Get your Down syndrome hoodies, mugs, and tees today!