June Newsletter

June Newsletter
The National Down Syndrome Society

We are kicking off summer with lots of activity! From Advocacy Alerts to upcoming events, read on to learn the latest news from our NDSS team.

As always, we are so grateful for your support, and we would love to hear from you. Please mail info@ndss.org if you have ideas for ways we can better support and engage you and your family.

NDSS Founding Day - #NDSSDay

NDSS was founded on June 20, 1979. This year, we are launching #NDSSDay on Saturday, June 20 to celebrate all the people who have inspired and supported NDSS over the past 41 years. Keep an eye on our social media platforms and your inbox for information on how you can participate in this online celebration!

2020 NYC Buddy Walk®

We have launched our Times Square Video submissions! Learn more below and submit for your chance to be featured in Times Square.

Later this month, we’ll share plans for our annual NYC Buddy Walk®. Stay tuned!

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2020 Virtual Adult Summit

We are so grateful to our sponsors, exhibitors, speakers and more than 200 attendees for helping make our first ever Virtual Adult Summit a big success!

Thank you to our sponsors: Square, Voya Cares, Laurie T. Jarrett, American Optometric Association, Southern Arizona Network for Down Syndrome, LuMind IDSC, Global Down Syndrome Foundation, Inclusive U and DS Network Arizona.

If you missed the Summit but are interested in the recordings, we are excited to offer a specially priced ticket that will give you access to 60+ recordings and session materials. Register below and access them immediately!

Call to Action

NDSS is calling on you to reach out to your Members of Congress! Click below to see our Action Alerts related to COVID-19.

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Self-Advocate Corner

NDSS wants to do even more to support Self-Advocate owned businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. If you are part of a Self-Advocate owned business or a proud supporter of one, please let us know. We would love to feature new businesses on our social media platforms and in our newsletter. Submit your suggestions below!

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We are so grateful to those who continue to support NDSS during this difficult time. If you are able, please consider making a donation today. Your gift ensures we can keep providing resources and support to the community.

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