February 28, 2024

World Down Syndrome Day is Coming Up:

Get Ready!

Starting March 1, let's come together for World Down Syndrome Day!

Donate $21 and help us reach our goal of raising $3,210 in 21 days!

Inclusion is Important!

Create Awareness and Promote Acceptance to Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on 3/21!

Here's how you can help:

⭐ 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 FREE presentation HERE!

⭐ Create your own simple fundraiser

to help advocate for and promote Down Syndrome Awareness!

Declare a "Crazy Sock Day" or "Show Off Your Jeans/Genes Day"!

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! 💙💛

⭐ Wear Your Favorite Down Syndrome Gear!

SHOP HERE for a new tee, hoodie, or hat to show off your Ds pride!

LAST CALL for your FREE YARD SIGN!

Yard Signs also available for purchase in our online store HERE!

If you are part of the Black and Brown community and would like to make a difference, we would love to connect with you-

Join a group, volunteer, or simply provide photos of your child or family for our EBlast, resources, and materials! 

We welcome your questions and comments

on how we can better meet your needs!

Please send your feedback to info@nads.org

This past Saturday we had our first NADS Dads get together. We had such a great turnout and can’t wait to do it again! Thanks for coming guys!

Want to join us next time?

Thank You to everyone who came and visited us at the Resource Fair put on by the Batavia Special-Education Parent Network last Thursday!

Pictured are: Self-Advocate Julia Smarto, Executive Director Linda Smarto, and Self-Advocate Rachel Giagnorio

Moms and Dads of little ones:

We're Here for You!

Come build your community with other families in your area whose children with Down syndrome are aged 4 and under!

Light refreshments provided.

WHEN: Sat. March 16th

10-11:30a.m.

WHERE: Darien Sportsplex

451 Plainfield Rd, Darien, IL

To join the Babies in Bloom group on Facebook, CLICK HERE!

📅 GUYS: Mark Your Calendar!

2024 NADS Golf Outing Carriage Greens Country Club Darien, IL



Friday, June 14

9am shotgun start

18 holes of golf with cart • buffet • drinks • raffles

This is a perfect Father's Day gift for Dads, Grandpas, and Uncles!

REGISTRATION OPENING SOON!

We are on the look out for event sponsors, hole sponsors, and raffle prizes!



CLICK HERE TO BECOME A SPONSOR!

📣 Dads: We Want to Hear from YOU!

To Get Involved CLICK HERE!

Do you have photos to share for our

#NADStrong  campaign?!

Please send them to aleonard@nads.org!

HAPPENING TONIGHT!!

Cooking with "Just A Dollop"

When: Wednesday, February 28th

Where: Zoom

Time: 6:30p.m. CST

Check your email for the ingredient list!

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!

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.

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!

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 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

your kindness and support of the National Association for Down Syndrome.