October 8, 2025

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Celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month with NADS!

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2-Hour Shifts from 12-2 PM

Self-Advocates & Coaches

help sell raffle tickets.

Contact Linda at lsmarto@nads.org to sign up

Volunteers Needed!

Can you join NADS at the Chicagoland Buddy Walk taking place this Sunday, October 12?

2001 Rodeo Drive

Bolingbrook, IL 60590

Penn Station is donating local proceeds to NADS!

Buy your book at the Lombard

Penn Station today

and support NADS!

801 Butterfield Rd, Lombard, IL 60148

Visit Penn Station during the month of October and take advantage of their Deals for Down syndrome fundraiser!

When customers purchase Deals for Down syndrome coupon book at their local Penn Station, 100% of the proceeds go directly to support their community's Down Syndrome Association.

Promote Down syndrome awareness with a yard sign and merch!

Visit the NADS' website to purchase 2025 yard signs, NADS' branded gear, and Down syndrome t-shirts and accessories.

PURCHASE HERE

Save the Date Wednesday, October 15

7:00p.m. Central on Zoom

Details to be sent the Tuesday before

Thank you to everyone who joined Disney Trivia last week. We had a great time!

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.

JOIN SAIA

Do you have photos to share for our

#NADStrong campaign?

Please send them to bcovino@nads.org

EXCLUSIVE: 'Scrubs' Star John C. McGinley Is a Fighter. His Son with Down Syndrome Is His Favorite Cause

Actor John McGinley, Dr. Perry Cox on "Scrubs," describes life with his three kids: his oldest son Max, who has Down syndrome, and his teenage daughters.

More than a forecast: Young man with down syndrome spreads joy through weather updates

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the abilities and contributions of people with Down Syndrome in a spirit of inclusion and respect.

GET INVOLVED WITH NADS!

Follow NADS on Social Media!

FOLLOW NADS on Facebook @ NADSfan, Instagram @nadschicago, and LinkedIN @national-association-for-down-syndrome

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

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

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!

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

MAXIMIZE YOUR IMPACT

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!

REFER A NEW FAMILY

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.

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.

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.

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

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! 💙💛

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.

DONATE TODAY!

NADS | 630-325-9112 | info@nads.org | www.nads.org

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