1ST AND OLDEST DOWN SYNDROME ORGANIZATION IN THE COUNTRY

April 23, 2025

Help our community continue to bloom🌷—your gift makes a lasting difference.

Donate to

NADS today!

NADS OUTREACH

NADS had a booth at Harper College's

Future Begins Today Fair on April 22nd!

💛NADS Family Meet Up This Saturday💛

IT'S NOT TOO

LATE TO REGISTER!

RSVP TODAY!

Join other families for an in-person get together.

All ages are welcome!

RSVP by the end of TODAY!

CONNECTIONS CALL MAY 6

NADS OPEN BOARD MEETING MAY 12

The annual NADS Open Board Meeting is

Monday, May 12 on Zoom. Members of the public are invited to attend.

More Than Down Syndrome May 31

TONIGHT!

Name that Tune🎶

Hosted by Angie

Wednesday, April 23

7:00 PM Central on Zoom

Are you a Self Advocate who is 16 or older?

Join Self Advocates In Action (SAIA) today!

What is SAIA? This group 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

✔️MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Save the Date!

NADS 20th Platinum Premiere Fashion Show

RUNWAY OF DREAMS!

Sunday, September 28, 2025

Abbington Banquets, Glen Ellyn

Support NADS

in our 20th Year

Fashion Show!

Help us secure donations and sponsorships.

For questions or

more information contact fashionshow@nads.org

💙DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS ALL YEAR💛

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

PURCHASE HERE

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!

Do you have photos to share for our

#NADStrong campaign?

Please send them to bcovino@nads.org

Ball kid with Down syndrome first in solo role

Alessandra Bonomi became the first ball kid with Down syndrome to work unassisted in an ATP Tour match.

Meet Gwen: The World's First Pediatric Down Syndrome Mannequin Changing Healthcare

Gwen will help future doctors and nurses better serve ALL kids.

GET INVOLVED WITH NADS!

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!

MAXIMIZE YOUR IMPACT

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.

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 Blair Covino for more information.

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

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