AUGUST 14, 2024

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!

Guest Speaker:

Catherine Whitcher, M. Ed

Founder of the Master IEP Coach® Mentorship and host of the

Special Education Inner Circle podcast

HERE'S ANOTHER GREAT PROGRAM!

Babies in Bloom and Brew Crew are teaming up for a GET TOGETHER!

Tuesday, August 27th

9:30a.m.

Panera

1600 W. Lake Street

Addison, IL

Join us for a relaxing morning of coffee and community with other families who have members with Down syndrome!

All ages welcome!

RSVP to Carmella at clocascio@nads.org today!

📣 HEY DADS! This one's for YOU!!

Thursday

September 5th

7pm

Buffalo Wild Wings

207 E Roosevelt Rd

Lombard

🍗🍗WINGS ARE ON US! 🍻

Questions? DADS@NADS.ORG has the answer!

Help Make the Fashion Show a Success!

Do you have event tickets you could donate? A time share rental weekend to spare? Extra gift cards laying around?

We could really use them!

Let us know how you are able to help by emailing Ann at aleonard@nads.org!

MAKE SOMEONE'S DREAMS COME TRUE!

Here are all the items we need to boost our raffle and auction packages - Shop til you drop while supporting a good cause!

⭐SEE YOUR NAME IN LIGHTS!!⭐

Showcase your business by supporting the Fashion Show:

Sponsorships Now Available!

Click HERE for more information!

HELP A MODEL IN NEED

Cover costs for a model that otherwise wouldn't be able to participate!

Models of all ages with Down syndrome are invited to join us at the Fashion Show on October 6!

Celebrate Down Syndrome

Awareness Month by showing off

what makes you unique! 💙💛

Crowdfund over $500 and earn a FREE MODEL TICKET!!

📅 Be sure to SAVE THE DATE for the FASHION SHOW!

Tickets go on Sale in September!

OUR SUPPORT IS SECOND TO NONE!

NADS is proud to be the oldest organization in the country serving families with Down syndrome!

Every day NADS staff is at the ready to help those in need:

💗by sending Congratulations baskets to welcome new babies

💗by educating hospital staff so they can better serve the Ds community

💗by offering COMPLIMENTARY webinars on important topics

💗by lending an ear if you have a question

💗AND SO MUCH MORE!

WE'RE HERE FOR YOU!!

Help us continue to support families with Down syndrome each week by making a donation.

All donations, large and small, are greatly appreciated!

You can reach us any time at info@nads.org!

MAKE SURE YOUR READY FOR

DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH

IN OCTOBER!!

Yard Signs, Car Magnets, and More!

Get all your Ds Pride Swag from NADS!

Do you have photos to share for our

#NADStrong  campaign?!

Please send them to aleonard@nads.org!

We Were Trivia All Stars!!

THANK YOU to everyone who joined us!

We had so much fun!!!



🎉🍧🍹🍨🥳

CHECK OUT WHAT'S NEXT:

Join us and chat about what you would do in different situations!

WHEN: Wednesday, August 21st, 2024 

Time:  7:00p.m. (Central Time)  

Where: Virtually on Zoom!

See you there!

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! 💙💛

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 COMPLIMENTARY presentation 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.