July 19, 2023

You Asked, We Listened!

Join us for this fabulous IN PERSON get together!

Come together with the community and enjoy a beautiful day of golfing, raffles, and family fun!


πŸŒοΈβ€β™‚οΈ9 holes of traditional golf β›³

πŸ‘Ÿ9 or 18 holes of FootGolf ⚽

πŸ” Dinner and Drinks🍹

🎟️ Raffle Prizes 🎁

πŸ•ΊA DJ Dance Party πŸ’ƒ


An amazing day for all ages

and abilities at breathtaking

ο»ΏSalt Creek Golf Club!

REGISTER TODAY!!

Golf β€’ Dinner β€’ Dancing β€’ Raffles β€’ FUN!!

For pricing and event details visit: https://www.nads.org/events/golfouting/

Elite Sponsors:

Our Donors:

Join our prestigious list of Sponsors and let NADS advertise for you!!

Businesses, Families, Memorials, or Honorariums-

We have a level of sponsorship that works for you!

Click HERE to Become a SPONSOR!

πŸ“£ Calling All Dads!!

Looking for a great group of guys in the Down syndrome community?


A place to share stories, advice, triumphs, and tragedies?


Get ready for a brand NEW group-

Follow us on Facebook for more info!

Join NADS Dads HERE!

2023 Fashion Show: October 1, 2023

MODELS NEEDED!


Are you ready to

STAND OUT?


We need you to show off everything that makes you unique!

MODEL Sign Up HERE!

Raffles, auctions, luncheon, and of course, all our amazing models in their very own Fashion Show! Be sure to save the date!


The 2023 NADS Fashion Show

October 1, 2023

Abbington Distinctive Banquets

Glen Ellyn, IL

Support a MODEL:


We have models who would like to participate in the Fashion Show, but need financial assistance.

ο»ΏCan you help?

Sponsor a Model HERE!

Thanks to our educational partners at School Photographers of America

for inviting NADS to present at the 2023 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY AND YEARBOOKS held in Greensville, SC!!



Photographed are NADS Self Advocate Julia Smarto, SPOA Executive Director David Crandall, and NADS Executive Director Linda Smarto

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Want to join the fun?

Email your pics to aleonard@nads.org

Happening TONIGHT!!

Self Defense/Fundamentals of Boxing

with Angel's Boxing Academy


Wednesday, July 19th

7pm Central on Zoom


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And Don't Forget to Register

for the Golf Outing!


Join us IN PERSON for the

social event of the season!


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Interested in joining the SAIA Group?

SIGN UP HERE!!

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Down Syndrome Stories ο»Ώin the News

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Rizzoli brings joy to everyone in his life. Now he has even more to be proud of: he's a black belt in karate.

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Child star and activist Mia Armstrong has a picture book coming out next year about her experiences with Down syndrome.

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NADS is now on GOODSHOP!

Support your 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!

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.

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!

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

The NADS Shop has EVERYTHING you need to celebrate Down syndrome!!

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

Shop 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

or joining our NADS Board of Directors!

Click HERE to have a NADS member contact you!

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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

ο»Ώyour kindness and support of the National Association for Down Syndrome.

DONATE TODAY!
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