1. SUPPORT FELLOWSHIP ACTION
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Join us for the PDSSN Important topics addressed
in kickoff meeting
D.A.D.S. Kickoff Meeting • hat is D.A.D.S and why
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is it important
• athers share their stories
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Tuesday, May 28, 6pm and talk about their kids
Winston-Salem, NC • Action steps for starting a D.A.D.S. chapter
• Outline for successful meetings
• Working collaboratively with USOD
Location TBD • Leadership roles available within D.A.D.S chapters
• Areas of focus D.A.D.S groups may wish to adopt
RSVP to Bill Donahue at
What does a D.A.D.S. group do?
bdonohue@triad.rr.com • Monthly meetings with topics relevant to fathers
• upports local Down Syndrome group fundraising
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events through manpower and financial resources
• rovides ongoing communication and support for fathers
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• reates programs, events and opportunities for fathers
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Your Presenter: to become strong advocates
Joe Meares is the founder of D.A.D.S.
and serves as chair of D.A.D.S
National and board president of Goals for D.A.D.S. groups
the Down Syndrome Affiliates in • o create a network of fathers willing to develop a
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Action Trade Association. Joe has program based on the needs of the men involved
been honored with several national • o enhance a father’s knowledge and resources on
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awards for his service to the Down supporting a child/teen/adult with Down syndrome
syndrome community and he speaks • o enhance personal advocacy skills
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often at state and national conferences • o heighten a family’s ability to cope with unique
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on D.A.D.S., advocacy and other topics. challenges associated with Down syndrome
D.A.D.S Mission: Our mission is to assist and support,
through fellowship and action, the fathers and families
of individuals with Down syndrome.