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National Association for Down Syndrome

Wilmette, Illinois

Cause Description:
The National Association for Down Syndrome (NADS) is a not-for-profit organization, which was founded in 1961. It is the oldest organization in the country serving children and adults with Down syndrome and their families. NADS concentrates its energies and services primarily in the Chicagoland area. It provides critical counseling and support for parents of newly diagnosed infants with Down syndrome as well as advocacy, referral and information services. In addition, NADS sponsors conferences and educational programs for parents and professionals, and conducts in-services for medical personnel and educators. Through a partnership with the Adult Down Syndrome Center (which it helped found) NADS delivers health, psychosocial services and therapeutic programs to teens and adults with Down syndrome. NADS keeps its members and friends abreast of important information pertaining to Down syndrome through its bimonthly newsletter and web site. NADS receives no state or federal funding and is funded solely by private grants and donations.

Type: Environmental
Listed on iGive since: July 2003
iGive members supporting: 59

Website: www.nads.org

Raised through iGive: $177.47 across 5 checks, December 2003 to March 2008.

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