OCTOBER 16, 2024

💙💛Down Syndrome Awareness Month💛💙

is in full swing and there's

something for EVERYONE!

⚠️NADS NEEDS YOU!⚠️

Are you interested in joining the NADS Family and contributing to the Down syndrome community?

NEW JOB POSTING:  Part-Time Family Support Coordinator

NADS is expanding our programming and we are seeking an additional staff member to join our team!  

We are looking for someone to be able to work independently daily:

1-2 days each week at our office in Park Ridge and the remainder remotely.

The ideal candidate would have a passion for the Down syndrome community, be well-organized, enthusiastic, and a wonderful team player. 

Strong communication skills and an enjoyment for working with people encouraged. Training will be provided! 

Those interested, please contact Linda Smarto at lsmarto@nads.org

*Be sure to include "RE: Job Posting" in the Subject Line!*

HEY DADS: This One's for YOU!

Join us at the BWW in Lombard!

207 E Roosevelt Rd

Sunday, October 27

12-3pm

Wings are ON US!!

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To make sure you get all future NADS DADS communications, join the list HERE:

https://forms.gle/gVAJpKGd9y8gKEwb6

Promote Awareness this October!

Schedule a COMPLIMENTARY "Abilities Training" presentation for your school or workplace!



NADS offers informative 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!

SPREAD THE LOVE!

Make sure your house is the best decorated on the block!

Your Yard Sign spreads a message of acceptance for Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

Get the 2024 design

before it's sold out!

Enjoy all the beautiful photos shared by VIP Photography!

Continue to support our Models

throughout October!

Support Our Community for DSAM

Get Great Deals and Support NADS at the SAME TIME!

Grab a bite to eat from your local Penn Station and “Round Up” your purchase between

October 7 – 21 to raise money for Down syndrome!

Penn Station will even match your donation!

Adaptive footwear for everyone!

Shop the awesome selection from BILLY Footwear and give back to NADS when you purchase from our specialized link!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Chicagoland Buddy Walk this past weekend!

We had such a great day together!

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Do you have photos to share for our

#NADStrong  campaign?!

Please send them to aleonard@nads.org!

HAPPENING TONIGHT!

Come Learn some Spooky Facts!!

🦇🎃🖤👻🪦

WHEN: Wednesday, October 16

Time:  7:00p.m. (Central Time)

Where:  on Zoom!

Interested in joining the SAIA Group?

SIGN UP HERE!!

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!

Rock Your Socks:

Donations to help promote Down Syndrome Awareness are encouraged!

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!

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.

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.