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The Fashion Show is on Sunday!
Last Chance to Purchase Tickets
⚠️Ticket Sales End TONIGHT at 11:59 PM⚠️
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Sunday, September 28
Doors Open at 10:30am for Raffles & Auctions
Lunch is served at noon
💃The Runway Show begins at 1pm
Abbington Distinctive Banquets
3S002 Route 53 Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Luncheon • Raffles • Auctions • Entertainment • Runway Fashion Show
| | Auction Bidding is Now Open! | |
Check out 20 incredible auction items!
All auction bidding will be online before and during the Fashion Show.
Bidding is OPEN and closes Sunday at 1 PM
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We have over 50 amazing raffle prizes!
Raffle tickets will be available to
purchase at the Fashion Show
$5/ticket or 5 for $20
Cash or Credit
| | Check out our Model Leaderboards | |
Who still needs help to reach their goal?
Our models are counting on YOU!
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NADS' Connections Call
Tuesday October 21 6:30-7:30pm
Hosted by Wanda Malone
Bilingual IEP Coach/Advocate
SIGN UP HERE
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CALLING ALL GUYS
who have a loved one with Down syndrome
NADS DADS
Ancho and Agave
92 Yorktown Center
Lombard, IL 60148
Saturday, October 4 at 2:00 PM
Let us know you can make it here!
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Chicagoland Buddy Walk
Sunday, October 12
2001 Rodeo Drive
Bolingbrook, IL 60590
Volunteers Needed!
2-Hour Shifts from 12-2 PM
Self-Advocates & Coaches needed to help sell raffle tickets.
Contact Linda at lsmarto@nads.org to sign up
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More than Down Syndrome
Open Forum: Sharing Strategies for Parents and Individuals with Down syndrome and ASD
Sunday, October 18 at 9:30a.m.
Join NADS Executive Director, Linda Smarto, and
Katie Frank, PhD,OTR/L, from the Adult Down Syndrome Center who will be facilitating the session
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Thanks to all who joined us for
Name that Movie!
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Save the Date for Disney Trivia
Wednesday, October 1
7:00p.m. Central on Zoom
Details will be sent on the Tuesday before
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Are you a Self Advocate who is 16 or older?
Join Self Advocates In Action (SAIA) today!
SAIA is open to all individuals with Down syndrome who are 16 and older. We meet two times a month to learn, build community, and have fun. Most meetings are virtual.
| | | 💙Down Syndrome Awareness Month💛 | | | |
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month.
Visit the NADS' website to purchase 2025 yard signs, NADS' branded gear, and Down syndrome t-shirts and accessories.
PURCHASE HERE
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Do you have photos to share for our
#NADStrong campaign?
Please send them to bcovino@nads.org
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Lily Mae Ivatt talks love, dance and life in the spotlight | Lily Mae Ivatt, down syndrome advocate and performer, talks about stage roles, Spark Live and following her dreams | | | |  |
Plucky 10-year-old leads Snowdon climb to boost education for people with Down syndrome | Long Lawford girl Ella Hands, who goes to school in Ryton-on-Dunsmore, wanted to help youngsters like her who have the condition to receive better education | | | | |
Follow NADS on Social Media!
FOLLOW NADS on Facebook @ NADSfan, Instagram @nadschicago, and LinkedIN @national-association-for-down-syndrome
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Babies in Bloom
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. Click to join the Babies in Bloom Facebook group
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NADS DADS
This group is just for the guys: Dads, Grandpas, Uncles, Godfathers... Join for a place to share successes, ask questions, or just hang with other men who have a loved one with Down syndrome. Click to Join NADS DADS
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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!
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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
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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 one year following the date of the donation!
CLICK HERE to see if your employer offers this option!
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NADS partners with 46 hospitals in the Chicagoland area to support families!
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! NADS gifts these families with a beautiful new baby basket and connects them with resources and supports.
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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 Blair at bcovino@nads.org
for more information.
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Introducing Memorial Candles
NADS has created this beautiful candle to send to the families of people who passed when donations are made in honor of that individual.
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Rock Your Socks: Collect donations to help promote Down syndrome awareness!
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! 💙💛
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We are proud to be the 1st and 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.
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