December 28, 2022

SAVE THE DATE!!


We will be back

in person for the

Bowl-a-Thon this year!

Sunday, March 5th

at Bowlero in Naperville!

Registration and details to follow soon.

Date: January 21

Time: 9am (Central)

REGISTER HERE!

Registration Required! Please RSVP by January 20


This will be a VIRTUAL meeting.

The link will be shared after registration and closer to the session.

It's time to get cozy by the fire with

Performing heARTS!


Tune in the hear your favorite pop songs performed by those with disabilities, including a special appearance from NADS Self-Advocate Jacob Spenadel!


February 5

3pm (Eastern)

On Zoom!

This amazing program focuses on giving those with disabilities a chance to take on leadership roles and to artistically impact individuals of all ages with special needs through the teaching of musical theater. Founded by high school senior Jordyn Brandman, Performing heARTS continually hosts fundraisers in which 100% of proceeds go to other non-profits.

RSVP to the Event HERE!
Help Performing heARTS support NADS HERE!

THANK YOU PERFORMING HEARTS

FOR CHOOSING NADS TO RECEIVE THE PROFITS FROM YOUR WINTER FUNDRAISER!


To learn more about this fantastic project, please check out their website HERE.

THANK YOU to the Linus Project

for donating these adorable blankets for our New Baby Congratulations Basket program!

To learn more about NADS Congratulations Basket program, click HERE.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

NADS is proud to announce the very first winner of our NEW Baby Referral Incentive Program!


Congratulations to the proud parents for welcoming a baby girl on December 19!

This sweet little lady and her family will get to enjoy some extra special gifts in their NADS Congratulations Basket for welcoming their Holiday baby!


And THANK YOU, Evanston Hospital,

for referring this family to us for support!

Want to join the fun?

Email your pics to aleonard@nads.org

JOIN US TONIGHT!

December 28

7-8pm (Central)

on Zoom


Bring Your Holiday stories and fresh ideas for planning the New Year!

Interested in joining the SAIA Group?

SIGN UP HERE!!

Down Syndrome Stories in the News

The inspirational story behind Down Syndrome Ironman history maker Chris Nikic

Chris Nikic is one of those rare individuals in life who has the ability to make people genuinely believe they can achieve their dreams. The Florida native was born in 1999 with Down syndrome and had open-heart surgery at five months old He was not able to walk well until he turned four.

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Strictly's George Webster's BAFTA-winning career to life with Down's Syndrome

Actor and presenter George Webster will be strutting his stuff on the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special in a bid to be crowned the champion.

Read More
Watch George dance HERE!

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

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

Shop HERE!
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
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