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  • To assist and support, through fellowship and action, the fathers, and families of individuals with Down syndrome.

  • DADS Omaha is one of over 50 Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome chapters in the United States. Our chapter held its first meeting in April 2008 and serves the entire Omaha/Council Bluffs metro area.

  • Our foundational pillars are Support, Fellowship, and Action.

OUR MISSION

Help D.A.D.S. continue our Mission of assisting and supporting the fathers and families of individuals with Down syndrome

Submit your information here to join our mailing list.

DADS meets the last Thursday of each month from January to October. Follow us on Facebook for meeting updates!

Monthly Meetings

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Our monthly meetings and events give DADS the opportunity to learn from other DADS as we share the unique experiences of raising a child with Down syndrome.  We visit about the many challenges, mentor one another, and best of all, we love celebrating our special kiddo’s accomplishments together.  

 

We have a common thread that brings us together and where we can be vulnerable with one another.  Often our conversations are about health, mobility, behaviors, IEPs, and things that are just not easy to learn on your own.  This is not just valuable for new fathers, but all along the parenting path as our children grow and change.

 

We invite expert speakers to discuss medical, educational, financial, social, and any other issues that affect our children's lives. And of course, we share stories and experiences that are unique to fathers of children with Down syndrome. 

 

DADS meets the last Thursday of each month from January to October. Follow us on Facebook for meeting updates or submit your information to join our mailing list.

Events

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Events include sporting events, summer picnics, holiday parties, and more.  Follow us on Facebook for meeting updates or submit your information to join our mailing list.

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DADS Annual Holiday Party

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Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk

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DADS Camping Weekend

Our Board

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President

Mark Kuecker

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Activities Director

Josh Kimminau

Business Introduction

Treasurer

Kris Turner

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In Memory Of

 

Mike Adams

1967 – 2024

As one of the co-founders of DADS Omaha, long-time Board member and Chairman of Divots for Down Syndrome, Mike remains at the heart of our mission and inspiration to DADS.

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Vice President

Tashone Pine

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Social Media / Website Director

J.J. Arcishewsky

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Secretary 

Eric Norman

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