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National Association for Down Syndrome

@NADSChicago

The National Association for Down Syndrome (NADS) is the oldest organization in the country serving individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

Joined August 2014
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Register now for our Golf Outing on August 4th, 2021 in Orland Park, IL! ⛳ There are several sponsorship opportunities, prizes, raffle items and a lot of fun to be had! Register here: interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLin… For more info: nads.org/events/2021-na… We hope to see YOU there!

NADSChicago's tweet image. Register now for our Golf Outing on August 4th, 2021 in Orland Park, IL! ⛳

There are several sponsorship opportunities, prizes, raffle items and a lot of fun to be had!

Register here: interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLin…

For more info: nads.org/events/2021-na…

We hope to see YOU there!
NADSChicago's tweet image. Register now for our Golf Outing on August 4th, 2021 in Orland Park, IL! ⛳

There are several sponsorship opportunities, prizes, raffle items and a lot of fun to be had!

Register here: interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLin…

For more info: nads.org/events/2021-na…

We hope to see YOU there!
NADSChicago's tweet image. Register now for our Golf Outing on August 4th, 2021 in Orland Park, IL! ⛳

There are several sponsorship opportunities, prizes, raffle items and a lot of fun to be had!

Register here: interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLin…

For more info: nads.org/events/2021-na…

We hope to see YOU there!
NADSChicago's tweet image. Register now for our Golf Outing on August 4th, 2021 in Orland Park, IL! ⛳

There are several sponsorship opportunities, prizes, raffle items and a lot of fun to be had!

Register here: interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLin…

For more info: nads.org/events/2021-na…

We hope to see YOU there!

The National Association for Down Syndrome celebrated our 60th Anniversary on Friday! IL Senator @robertmartwick, IL Rep. Seth Lewis & Park Ridge Mayor Marty Maloney presented certificates to honor our 60th Year of Service. Thank you to all who joined us for this celebration!

NADSChicago's tweet image. The National Association for Down Syndrome celebrated our 60th Anniversary on Friday!

IL Senator @robertmartwick, IL Rep. Seth Lewis & Park Ridge Mayor Marty Maloney presented certificates to honor our 60th Year of Service.  

Thank you to all who joined us for this celebration!
NADSChicago's tweet image. The National Association for Down Syndrome celebrated our 60th Anniversary on Friday!

IL Senator @robertmartwick, IL Rep. Seth Lewis & Park Ridge Mayor Marty Maloney presented certificates to honor our 60th Year of Service.  

Thank you to all who joined us for this celebration!
NADSChicago's tweet image. The National Association for Down Syndrome celebrated our 60th Anniversary on Friday!

IL Senator @robertmartwick, IL Rep. Seth Lewis & Park Ridge Mayor Marty Maloney presented certificates to honor our 60th Year of Service.  

Thank you to all who joined us for this celebration!
NADSChicago's tweet image. The National Association for Down Syndrome celebrated our 60th Anniversary on Friday!

IL Senator @robertmartwick, IL Rep. Seth Lewis & Park Ridge Mayor Marty Maloney presented certificates to honor our 60th Year of Service.  

Thank you to all who joined us for this celebration!

“If I could sit with others with Down syndrome, I’d say, ‘Go to college.’ I want to show them how they can do it themselves. Because I socialize with people of all abilities,” she said. Congrats on graduating from the University of Georgia, Marina! 🎓🎉 news.uga.edu/destination-da…


A Greensboro man is overjoyed to be able to return to work after a long year in quarantine. Chris Armstrong, who has Down syndrome, is now back on the job at a coffee shop after having to wait a year to do so. spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/triad/news/…


We added new Down syndrome awareness merch to our online store including T-shirts, sweatshirts, onesies, mugs & more! There are various colors, designs and sizes so there's something for every member of the family! 💙💛 Check them out and order at nads.org/shop! 🛍

NADSChicago's tweet image. We added new Down syndrome awareness merch to our online store including T-shirts, sweatshirts, onesies, mugs & more!

There are various colors, designs and sizes so there's something for every member of the family! 💙💛 Check them out and order at nads.org/shop! 🛍
NADSChicago's tweet image. We added new Down syndrome awareness merch to our online store including T-shirts, sweatshirts, onesies, mugs & more!

There are various colors, designs and sizes so there's something for every member of the family! 💙💛 Check them out and order at nads.org/shop! 🛍
NADSChicago's tweet image. We added new Down syndrome awareness merch to our online store including T-shirts, sweatshirts, onesies, mugs & more!

There are various colors, designs and sizes so there's something for every member of the family! 💙💛 Check them out and order at nads.org/shop! 🛍
NADSChicago's tweet image. We added new Down syndrome awareness merch to our online store including T-shirts, sweatshirts, onesies, mugs & more!

There are various colors, designs and sizes so there's something for every member of the family! 💙💛 Check them out and order at nads.org/shop! 🛍

TSA To Improve Screening For Travelers With Disabilities! "The TSA is set to start implementing new staff training and screening procedures to better serve individuals with disabilities as they make their way through airports across the country.“ disabilityscoop.com/2021/04/27/tsa…


There's still time to RSVP for our next Virtual More Than Down Syndrome Workshop! Register here: interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLin…

The next Virtual More than Down Syndrome Workshop is on Saturday, May 15th from 10:00-11:30 a.m. CST. The topic will be: Communication Strategies & Resources for Caregivers of Individuals with Down syndrome and Autism. Please click here to RSVP by 5/14: interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLin…

NADSChicago's tweet image. The next Virtual More than Down Syndrome Workshop is on Saturday, May 15th from 10:00-11:30 a.m. CST.

The topic will be: Communication Strategies & Resources for Caregivers of Individuals with Down syndrome and Autism.

Please click here to RSVP by 5/14: interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLin…


Thank you to Janey Sarther, Education Coordinator at McAninch Arts Center (@AtTheMAC) at College of DuPage for teaching our SAIA group about Frida Kahlo and showing us how to draw a picture of her. It was a lot of fun!

NADSChicago's tweet image. Thank you to Janey Sarther, Education Coordinator at McAninch Arts Center (@AtTheMAC) at College of DuPage for teaching our SAIA group about Frida Kahlo and showing us how to draw a picture of her. It was a lot of fun!

Did you know that your Amazon purchases can make a difference at no cost to you?! AmazonSmile donates to NADS when you do your shopping here and select the National Association for Down syndrome as your charity: smile.amazon.com/ap/signin?_enc…

NADSChicago's tweet image. Did you know that your Amazon purchases can make a difference at no cost to you?!

AmazonSmile donates to NADS when you do your shopping here and select the National Association for Down syndrome as your charity: smile.amazon.com/ap/signin?_enc…

Thank you so much to Brianna Lynn Photography for partnering with NADS for Mother's Day "Mommy & Me" mini photography sessions! 📸 Everyone had a wonderful time last weekend and the photos turned out AMAZING! We are so grateful for your support! [Link: briannalynnphotography.net]

NADSChicago's tweet image. Thank you so much to Brianna Lynn Photography for partnering with NADS for Mother's Day "Mommy & Me" mini photography sessions! 📸

Everyone had a wonderful time last weekend and the photos turned out AMAZING!

We are so grateful for your support!

[Link: briannalynnphotography.net]
NADSChicago's tweet image. Thank you so much to Brianna Lynn Photography for partnering with NADS for Mother's Day "Mommy & Me" mini photography sessions! 📸

Everyone had a wonderful time last weekend and the photos turned out AMAZING!

We are so grateful for your support!

[Link: briannalynnphotography.net]
NADSChicago's tweet image. Thank you so much to Brianna Lynn Photography for partnering with NADS for Mother's Day "Mommy & Me" mini photography sessions! 📸

Everyone had a wonderful time last weekend and the photos turned out AMAZING!

We are so grateful for your support!

[Link: briannalynnphotography.net]

The next Virtual More than Down Syndrome Workshop is on Saturday, May 15th from 10:00-11:30 a.m. CST. The topic will be: Communication Strategies & Resources for Caregivers of Individuals with Down syndrome and Autism. Please click here to RSVP by 5/14: interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLin…

NADSChicago's tweet image. The next Virtual More than Down Syndrome Workshop is on Saturday, May 15th from 10:00-11:30 a.m. CST.

The topic will be: Communication Strategies & Resources for Caregivers of Individuals with Down syndrome and Autism.

Please click here to RSVP by 5/14: interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLin…

Enya, a social media influencer with Down syndrome, is Glamour's newest cover star! 🌟 google.com/amp/s/www.yaho…


NADS is busy preparing for the next time we can host in-person events! Yesteeday, NADS staff was able to take part in a CPR/First Aid certification course held by the Park Ridge Fire Department. Thank you, Frank, for taking the time to make sure we are properly certified!

NADSChicago's tweet image. NADS is busy preparing for the next time we can host in-person events! 

Yesteeday, NADS staff was able to take part in a CPR/First Aid certification course held by the Park Ridge Fire Department.

Thank you, Frank, for taking the time to make sure we are properly certified!
NADSChicago's tweet image. NADS is busy preparing for the next time we can host in-person events! 

Yesteeday, NADS staff was able to take part in a CPR/First Aid certification course held by the Park Ridge Fire Department.

Thank you, Frank, for taking the time to make sure we are properly certified!

An increasing number of students with disabilities across the nation are graduating high school, according to new federal figures. The high school graduation rate for those with disabilities rose to 68.2% for the 2018–2019 school year. disabilityscoop.com/2021/04/19/ed-…


NADS Executive Director Linda Smarto and Self-Advocate/VP Bridget Brown were featured in this @ABC7Chicago news segment while volunteering at the @ItascaParkDist's Vaccine Clinic! abc7chicago.com/10531781/


National Association for Down Syndrome Reposted

Illinois COVID vaccine supply and appointments are more readily available now, so volunteers are focused on helping disabled and homebound people get their Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson and Johnson shots.​ abc7chicago.com/10531781/?ex_c…


Yesterday, NADS participated in a Vaccine Clinic at @ItascaParkDist for individuals with disabilities and their caretakers. Those who facilitated the clinic that are featured in this photo are Maryfran Leno, Osman Meah, Linda Smarto, Self-Advocate Bridget Brown, and Nancy Brown.

NADSChicago's tweet image. Yesterday, NADS participated in a Vaccine Clinic at @ItascaParkDist for individuals with disabilities and their caretakers.

Those who facilitated the clinic that are featured in this photo are Maryfran Leno, Osman Meah, Linda Smarto, Self-Advocate Bridget Brown, and Nancy Brown.

Getting down on one knee to re-enact the proposal during a walk in Carmarthen Park, Chris said: "Ffion, you make my heart fly. Can I have your hand for marriage? My heart is always with you, every time." Congrats on your engagement, Chris and Ffion! ❤️💍 bbc.com/news/uk-wales-…


National Association for Down Syndrome Reposted

Save The Date: Join @NADSChicago on Saturday, May 15th at 10:00 am CT for a virtual workshop on on ‘Communication Strategies and Resources for Caregivers of Individuals with Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder’. RSVP to Linda Smarto at lsmarto@nads.org

AllOurKin's tweet image. Save The Date: Join @NADSChicago on Saturday, May 15th at 10:00 am CT for a virtual workshop on on ‘Communication Strategies and Resources for Caregivers of Individuals with Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder’. RSVP to Linda Smarto at lsmarto@nads.org

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