A FREE seminar for parents/family/caregivers of a person of any age with a dual diagnosis of Down Syndrome PLUS Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The Knights of Columbus Council 10952 are proud to announce a July “dining weekend” at Chrissy’s Bar & Grill @ 552 N. Gary Ave Carol Stream IL 60188, on July 20-21 with proceeds to help support NADS (please read below). Please dine between 7am ... Read more
On Saturday, April 13, NADS Self-Advocates volunteered at the Illinois Food Bank. The service project consisted of nine of NADS Self Advocates and four Parents. The Illinois Food Bank is in Geneva and they worked a 3-hour shift labeling food and boxing up... Read more
We are going to hold a Public Speaker Training and Self Advocacy Training for anyone who wants to expand their skills and outreach into the community. It is open to all volunteers who are interested in being trained in this program. NADS Public Speaker Tr... Read more
NADS welcomes to opportunity to visit schools throughout Chicagoland to educate students and teachers about Down Syndrome. These presentations are complimentary. Please reach out to Linda Smarto at lsmarto@nads.org to schedule a presentation. Photo a... Read more
A suburban school has been celebrating down syndrome awareness day and even brought in a special speaker to help kids better understand the condition. Anayeli Ruiz reports on Channel 5. CLICK HERE to watch the video.
On March 19th, several NADS Self-Advocates answered questions as part of a panel discussion. The event was organized by Besset Sabourin from UPS FOR DOWNS. The NADS Self-Advocates prepared eight answers to the questions asked as the moderator, Linda Sma... Read more
October 27 Donald E. Stevens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL A benefit for NADS — This wildly fun fundraiser helps to financially support the programs and services NADS provides to children and adults with Down syndrome and their families. 10:30 Registr... Read more
