We celebrated our 60th Anniversary on Friday, June 11! It was a beautiful day and so nice to be together “in person” celebrating NADS 60 years of service. Thank you to Senator Robert Martwick, the Mayor of Park Ridge, Marty Maloney and State R... Read more
The Illinois Down Syndrome Advocacy Coalition focuses on legislation and policies that need to be addressed and shared regarding the Down syndrome community, especially urgent matters and call to actions. If you would like to join the Facebook group and l... Read more
REGISTRATION: $160/Golfer Registration includes: 18 Holes of Golf, Hole Events & Prizes, Complimentary Breakfast & Lunch, Complimentary Drink Tickets for Beer, Wine, or Soda. To learn more about the event, please click here: 2021 NADS Golf Outing... Read more
We received clarification from the State Rep. that the fine print in red does include the expansion of the word “disability”. It is notated under 1. Therefore, this should be clear that our community is included in the expansion of 1B in I... Read more
The National Association for Down Syndrome started a petition on February 9th, 2021, to move adults with Down syndrome in Illinois to Phase 1B for COVID-19 vaccination. Please help NADS by signing this petition and sharing it widely with family, friends, ... Read more
2021 NADS Virtual Dance-A-Thon: Dance For Down Syndrome When: Sunday, March 21st from 1:00-2:30 p.m. (Central Time) Where: ZOOM! NADS is hosting our first ever Virtual Dance-A-Thon Fundraiser: Dance for Down Syndrome in celebration of our 60th Anniversary... Read more
Email Subject: Prioritize People with Down syndrome for COVID-19 Vaccine! Dear Senator/Representative [LAST NAME], I’m writing to ask for your support in prioritizing individuals with Down syndrome to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in category 1b. This ma... Read more
SHARED FROM DSMIG-USA: INFORMATION REGARDING COVID-19 VACCINE & DOWN SYNDROME DSMIG-USA IDD COVID-19 Vaccination Position Statement: The Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group – USA (DSMIG-USA) issued an updated position statement on the COVID-1... Read more
🎁 NADS Inclusive Holiday Gift Guide 2020 🎁 We wanted to highlight some of our favorite “small shops” that also give back, promote inclusion and awareness, and help to create a better world by creating products with diversity in mind. These shops... Read more
