December 18, 2024

Wishing Your Family Health, Happiness, and Peace

this Holiday Season and in the coming New Year!

~The NADS Staff ~

Help NADS continue to help families just like yours!



Your generosity is truly appreciated!

Can you spare any extra unused holiday gifts? 

If so, please let us know and send them our way!!

We collect items for our fundraisers all year around, so if you have some extra gifts or gift cards we would greatly appreciate them!

Email us at info@nads.org

to coordinate a drop-off or pickup!

Do You Speak Another Language?

Do you speak a language other than English? If so, we need your help!

Would you be interested in providing support for new parents having questions after receiving a diagnosis of Down syndrome?

Connect with other NADS families in your area!

WHEN:

Sat. January 18th

10-11:30a.m.



WHERE:

Darien Sportsplex

451 Plainfield Rd, 

Darien, IL

Families in attendance will be entered to win a Door Prize!

❄️️RSVP to Jessica TODAY ❄️️

jmark@nads.org

Complimentary MTDS Webinar!

Join Us for a

DS-ASD Panel Discussion: Sharing and Learning Together

January 25, 2025 at 9:30am (Central)

Hosted by: Teresa Unnerstall

DS-ASD Consultant and Author of A New Course: A Mother's Journey Navigating Down Syndrome and Autism

Additional Panelists: Donna Narey and Chiara Jaffe

Down Syndrome - Autism Connection Board Members

Still looking for great Holiday gifts?

The NADS Shop has EVERYTHING you need!!

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

Do you have photos to share for our

#NADStrong  campaign?!

Please send them to aleonard@nads.org!

JOIN US TONIGHT!!!!!

Get Ready to

Name That Tune

and share your favorite Holiday Traditions!

🦌🐧🎄🎁☃️

When: Wednesday, December 18th

Time: 7:00p.m. Central

Where: On Zoom

Interested in joining the SAIA Group?

SIGN UP 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!

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!

Help Spread Awareness All Year Long!

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

at areinertson@nads.org!

Don't Forget to Rock Your Socks:

Promote Down Syndrome Awareness through small donations!

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! 💙💛

Email Us for more information 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.

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.

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.