Team Nick, Inc.

Team Nick, Inc. Dispelling the myths and promoting a positive and accurate image of people with Down syndrome in the community.

We are charitable, non-profit organization "officially" created by Nick's Parents on March 7, 2016 dedicated to:

Dispelling the myths and promoting a positive and accurate image of people with Down syndrome in the community. Providing a social and information network for parents of Down syndrome children. Ensuring the availability of appropriate, quality services for all persons with Down syndrom

e. Ensuring that all students with Down syndrome be welcomed in regular classes in their local neighborhood schools, with appropriate programs and support services. Our elected Board of Directors, convenes regularly to provide leadership for the association and to organize events to raise awareness for Down Syndrome. Contact Number: (Contact Maureen Hunley-Barnes for this information).

03/21/2026

Happy World Down Syndrome Day💙💛

03/01/2026
02/08/2026

Team Nick Thanks You For Your Participation💙💛Buffalo Bills Basket Raffle

02/08/2026

I’m sorry the Basket Raffle will start late due to a death in our family. Please stay tuned for the live drawing soon.

There is still time to purchase your tickets 💙💛 စာတို
02/08/2026

There is still time to purchase your tickets 💙💛 စာတို

01/24/2026
Update: Drawing will be held live before the Super Bowl starts. There is still time to purchase your tickets!! Update: B...
01/11/2026

Update: Drawing will be held live before the Super Bowl starts. There is still time to purchase your tickets!!

Update: Buffalo Bills Bar Accessory Set Basket has been added.

Buffalo Bills Basket Raffle!! 1 Ticket for $5 or 3 Tickets for $10. You can pay by Venmo, Zelle or PayPal.

https://venmo.com/u/Maureen-Hunley-Barnes

12/27/2025

This is your official invitation to belong.
Join families, advocates, and leaders from across the country for the Black Down Syndrome Association Family Reunion Conference. A space created for connection, learning, joy, and community. More than a conference, this is a family reunion rooted in culture, care, and collective growth. Save the date and prepare to gather with purpose.

Nick participating in the Polar Plunge to raise funds for Special Olympics 💙💛
12/08/2025

Nick participating in the Polar Plunge to raise funds for Special Olympics 💙💛

11/11/2025

East Aurora & Surrounding Areas! We’re Looking for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)!

Join our team as a DSP & make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual & developmental disabilities build life skills & gain independence!

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What We Offer:
• $19/hr
• Variety & Flexibility in your role
• Supportive work environment
• Impactful, meaningful work

Ready to Start a Fulfilling Career?

Learn more & apply today - tap the link below:

https://ow.ly/gt4E50XngyB
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10/20/2025

In a world that often feels divided — by politics, by race, by fear — we’re reminded daily of the power of unity, purpose, and bold love.

To our financial supporters: thank you.
Thank you for standing with us, not just in words, but in action.

At the Black Down Syndrome Association, we focus intentionally on uplifting Black individuals with Down syndrome and their families — a community that is too often overlooked, even within the broader Down syndrome community. That focus makes us “niche,” and at times, it has meant fewer doors opened, fewer invitations extended, and fewer partnerships offered.

But not with you.

You saw the word “Black” and didn’t look away.
You looked closer.
You saw the people we serve — the children, the parents, the future — and you recognized the deep importance of equity, representation, and targeted support.
You chose courage, clarity, and compassion over comfort.

Your support doesn’t just fund programs — it affirms dignity, builds belonging, and tells our families: you matter.

In a time when it would be easy to stay silent, you chose to stand boldly.
We see you.
We thank you.
We don’t take it for granted.
Not for a second.

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