March 15, 2023

World Down Syndrome Day is March 21-

AND WE ARE READY TO CELEBRATE!!

World Down Syndrome Day is the perfect time to showcase our amazing NADS community!


Get ready to show off what makes us unique and let everyone know that we are proud to be the lucky few!


Email photos showing off your

Down syndrome pride to

aleonard@nads.org

so we can feature YOU!

FUN FACT: We celebrate World Down Syndrome Awareness Day on March 21 (3/21) every year to represent the 3rd copy of the 21st chromosome which results in Down syndrome!

As the oldest Down syndrome organization in the country, NADS has been providing support, programs, and services to the community for over 60 years!


Please allow us continue to support all individuals with Down syndrome in achieving their full potential!

Will you give $21 in honor of WDSD?

Help Us to Help Others!

🌟 Vote for the NADS and help us win $5,000!

Each day through the end of March, enter

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR DOWN SYNDROME

as your favorite charity so we can reach the top!!

The nonprofits with the most votes will each get $5,000 –

and the non-profit with the overall most votes will get

an additional $10,000!

VOTE HERE!

Voting daily allows NADS to continue our mission and offer events, outreach, and education to promote inclusion and acceptance for all!

PLEASE VOTE AND SHARE!!

🌟 Maximize Your Impact!

Did you know that 65% of Fortune 500 companies offer matching gift programs?! There are more programs out there than you might think!

Be sure to inquire at work about corporate donation

matching programs! Many companies even allow employees to submit match requests for 1 year following the date of the donation!

It's an effortless way to double or even triple your contribution to Down syndrome!

CLICK HERE to see if your employer offers this option!

Get Your Yard Sign Now!

World Down Syndrome Day is less than a week away-

MAKE SURE YOUR YARD

IS READY!


Show off your

Down syndrome pride!

Shop NOW!

🥳 Come Join the Party!! 🎉

We're getting together

to celebrate!


If you live in the Chicagoland area, please join NADS Staff, Board Members, and others in the Down syndrome community for this fun meetup!


When: March 21, 2023 at 6pm


Where: Penn Station Subs

🔸801 Butterfield Rd, Lombard, IL

AND

🔸7158 Carpenter Rd, Skokie, IL

(2 Locations!)

No matter where you're located, you should eat fantastic food and

Support Down Syndrome!


NADS is teaming up with Penn Station to raise money in the month of March

to bring extra attention to World Down Syndrome Day!

Everybody wins with this delicious deal!

Find a PENN STATION SUBS near you!
Register HERE!

Join NADS Connections on Zoom to connect with other new families! 

Learn more about NADS, the Down syndrome community, and all the opportunities available for your child!! Questions? Contact areinertson@nads.org!

Want to join the fun?

Email your pics to aleonard@nads.org

As always we had so much fun together answering some tough "Would You Rather?" questions!


Thank you to all who attended!

Up Next: SAVE THE DATE!

When: Wednesday, March 22

Activity: "Baking for Birthdays"

Time:  7:00p.m. Central Time


Help us celebrate Chef Sofya's birthday and make some special treats too!

🎂🍰

Interested in joining the SAIA Group?

SIGN UP HERE!!

Down Syndrome Stories in the News

First Actor with Down syndrome wins Oscar!

The film he starred in, An Irish Goodbye, won the coveted statuette for Best Live Action Short Film at the 95th Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night. "It doesn't matter if you have Down syndrome," James told the BBC following star-studded ceremony.

Read More

Amazing student with Down syndrome plays lead role in his high school play

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - On the stage in the Chamblee High School auditorium Friday, there were students who are right at home in the spotlight. "I love acting and being a celebrity," junior J.C. Quinby said. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] J.C.

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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

The NADS Shop has EVERYTHING you need to celebrate Down syndrome!!

Get your Down syndrome hoodies, mugs, and tees today!

Shop HERE!

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!

For the last 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!
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