On October 28, over 400 attendees and 35 models celebrated the beauty and individuality of people with Down syndrome at our 13th annual fashion show. The show – appropriately named “Shine Bright Like A Diamond” –was our biggest and brightest yet... Read more
Linda Smarto, NADS Director of Programs and Advocacy, appeared on Channel 7 Sunday morning to talk about Down Syndrome Awareness Month and to promote NADS upcoming Fashion Show. Also with Linda were Brogan Hora, Hope Komacki, Dillon Pusatera and Natalie ... Read more
Down Syndrome Awareness Month is an annual designation observed in October. The National Down Syndrome Society started Down Syndrome Awareness Month in the 1980’s. Celebrate and raise awareness in your neighborhood by purchasing a Support Sign and ... Read more
Filmmaker Rachel Dretzin adapts author Andrew Solomon’s bestseller Far From The Tree into a beautifully crafted documentary that tells the stories of families raising exceptional children who not only learn to deal with their challenges but also fin... Read more
**Research Information** We are excited to announce that Dr. Alberto Costa of Case Western Reserve School of Medicine will be coming to Chicago to present to UPS for DownS families, and other interested individuals, about his study on Memantine and its ef... Read more
