JANUARY 4, 2023

We Have Lots of NEW and Exciting Things to Share!

Start the year off right with a donation to NADS!

Get a head start on your New Year's resolution to support the Down Syndrome Community!

Help NADS usher in a year of acceptance, inclusion, and excitement for individuals with Down syndrome and their families!

And don't forget to ask your employer about their corporate gift giving and corporate donation match programs!

It's a simple, no stress way to double your contribution!

New NADS Yard Sign for 2023!

Check out this year's brand new Yard Sign design!

We are taking preorders NOW!

Simply reply to this newsletter email and let us know how many you need!

Didn't get exactly what you were hoping for?

Donate your unwanted gifts to NADS' upcoming fundraiser!

Email aleonard@nads.org to organize

drop off/pick up.

(New, unopened items only please.)

Coming Up Soon!

Date: January 21

Time: 9am (Central)

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.

IN PERSON! Sunday, March 5th

at Bowlero in Naperville!

Registration and details to follow soon.

CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER!!

NADS is proud to celebrate another winner of our

NEW Baby Referral Incentive Program!

A beautiful baby girl was born on December 27! Best Wishes to the new family!

THANK YOU Northwest Community Hospital, for referring this family to us for support!

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.

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.

Want to join the fun?

Email your pics to aleonard@nads.org

THANK YOU ANNE AND CARMELLA!

We loved having special guest hosts this week - together we shared our plans and event ideas for the new year!

SAIA has exciting times ahead!!

🎉🥳🥂🍾🎊

Coming up Next...

⭐ January 11 ⭐

7-8:30pm (Central)

on Zoom

*Half an hour longer than usual!*

Join us on a "Character Adventure" with A.B.L.E. -

Together we will use our imaginations to solve a series of puzzles and improve games to go on an adventure together!

Check your email for more details!

Find more info about ABLE Ensemble HERE!

Interested in joining the SAIA Group?

SIGN UP HERE!!

Supporting NADS is Easy!

Simply select NADS as your charity of choice and shop on Amazon as you normally would! They send a percentage of your purchase to NADS automatically! We appreciate your support!

Sign up today!

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

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