August 9, 2023

Help NADS to Grow and Improve!

What Programs do you love?

Where could you use more support?

We would love to hear from YOU!

Please take a moment to fill out our questionnaire and be entered to win a raffle prize at the end of August!

(Entries must include contact information to claim the raffle prize.)

Get Ready to Celebrate Down Syndrome!

The 2023 NADS Fashion Show

October 1, 2023

10:30am

Abbington Distinctive Banquets

Glen Ellyn, IL

Raffles, auctions, a 3-course luncheon, and of course,

all our amazing models on the runway!

Show off what makes you... YOU!

The NADS Fashion Show is a celebration of all the things that make each of us unique!

The latest Fall fashion, a jersey from your favorite sports team, or even a Halloween costume -

We want to feature YOU walking the runway in the outfit that spotlights your individuality!

Help Make Our Auctions SPECTACULAR!

• Do you have sports tickets you could spare?

• A weekend at your cottage or lake house

you'd be willing to share?

• Signed sports memorabilia lying around?

We are looking for great prizes for our auctions

at the Fashion Show!

Email aleonard@nads.org if your family or business can donate!

Would You be able to Support a MODEL:

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

Can you help?

en español

¿Preguntas? Correo electrónico:

areinertson@nads.org

PREPÁRATE PARA EL REGRESO A LA ESCUELA

Conexiones NADS - Español

RESERVA ESTA FECHA:

Martes 22 de agosto

a las 6:30pm hora central.

TEMA: TODO SOBRE IEPS

(Programas de Educación Individualizada)

Nuestra oradora invitada es Wanda Malone

¡ESPERAMOS TENERTE CON NOSOTROS!

OCTOBER IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!!

The NADS Shop has EVERYTHING you need to celebrate!!

Get your Yard Sign, car magnet, hoodies, mugs, and tees today!

August 10^th is

National S'mores Day!!

NADS likes to celebrate the sweet things in life!

Each day we offer support and programming for our community so that every individual with Down syndrome can reach their full potential!

Have you received one of our New Baby Welcome Baskets? Or participated in one of our NADS Connections calls or More Than Down Syndrome Workshops? As a non-profit, we rely on the generosity of supporters like you to keep these opportunities available!

Be sure to send s'more love to NADS!

Do you have photos to share for our

#NADStrong  campaign?!

Please send them to aleonard@nads.org!

Let's Come together - TONIGHT!!

In-Person Service Project

Help us to help others!!

Join us on

Wednesday, August 9th at 7pm

in Carol Stream

to help Jennifer, the owner of The Domino Effect,

for an upcoming NADS partnership!

(Check your email for all the details!)

🚨 Don't Forget to Sign Up to Model in the Fashion Show!

Join the fun on October 1!

Interested in joining the SAIA Group?

SIGN UP HERE!!

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!

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

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!

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.