Our Mission

The mission of Down Syndrome of Louisville is to support, educate, and advocate for individuals with Down syndrome; thus enabling them to reach their full potential.

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Come celebrate individuals with Down syndrome as our celebrities, and kick off the Derby season in Kentuckiana! Enjoy a fine dinner, bourbon pull, silent & live auction, lots of dancing, and much more at the historic and newly renovated Galt House Hotel.

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Meet Kobe

"Kobe has changed our perspective on life. If he can go through everything he has gone through and smile... you can too." - Tiffany, Mom

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Meet Isaac

"Isaac is just a special little boy who has been through crazy, crazy things in just two years of life. You would never know it because he is quite possibly the happiest little boy that we could have ever imaged." - Lauren, Mom

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Meet Alex

"She's kind and loving, but one tuff cookie! She's very good at reminding us what's really important in life." - Amberly, Mom

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Meet Emily

"I'm just like you! I like to dance, I like to go out, and I like to have fun with my friends!" - Emily

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Meet Michael

Mike would be a person I'd like to be friends with, if we weren't related. He's the kinda guy you want to hang out and have a beer with! -Mike's Dad

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Meet Chloe

She's changed our family. She brought us closer together. We're laughing more with her. It's completely changed our perspective. -Chloe's Mom & Dad

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Meet Zoe

She has friends, she has a support system...we have a support system. Just knowing that she has this connection for the rest of her life, it's huge.

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Meet Drew

Volunteer

Down Syndrome of Louisville could not do what we do without the support of our amazing volunteers. Are you interested in getting involved? We have volunteer roles of all types and for any amount of time you have to give.

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Become a Kindness Warrior

We believe anyone can be a Kindness Warrior. Kindness Warrior Training is a disability etiquette training that can be adapted for any audience.

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Boogie Down Crew

Healthy movement set to music and an opportunity to entertain is the goal of this program. Performances are scheduled throughout the year across our community. Follow us on social media to see more from the Boogie Down Crew.

Boogie Down Crew

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Thank you to one of our Corporate Table sponsors for this year's Gallop Gala, Finn & Yeoman!

Finn & Yeoman is a law firm protecting vulnerable nursing home residents and their families. They have an effective and thorough approach to nursing home abuse cases. They get to the bottom of what happened, keeping trust at the core of their work and working hard to pursue the compensation you deserve.

To learn more about Finn & Yeoman, visit their website fyattorneys.com.
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Thank you to one of our Corporate Table sponsors for this years Gallop Gala, Finn & Yeoman!

Finn & Yeoman is a law firm protecting vulnerable nursing home residents and their families. They have an effective and thorough approach to nursing home abuse cases. They get to the bottom of what happened, keeping trust at the core of their work and working hard to pursue the compensation you deserve.

To learn more about Finn & Yeoman, visit their website fyattorneys.com.

Giddy up for Gala week! 🐴
Some of our Academy got out to explore Derby City yesterday!
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Giddy up for Gala week! 🐴
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We would like to say thank you to one of our Lounge Partners for the Gallop Gala, Dan-O's Seasoning!

With their flavor rich all purpose Original seasoning, smoky Chipotle, brand new Sea-soning, and more, Dan-O's inspires the world to cook up a whole lot of fun!

For recipes, store locations, and more go to danosseasoning.com.
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We would like to say thank you to one of our Lounge Partners for the Gallop Gala, Dan-Os Seasoning! 

With their flavor rich all purpose Original seasoning, smoky Chipotle, brand new Sea-soning, and more, Dan-Os inspires the world to cook up a whole lot of fun! 

For recipes, store locations, and more go to danosseasoning.com.

Our final 2024 Down Syndrome of Louisville Ambassador, Drew! ... See MoreSee Less

Our final 2024 Down Syndrome of Louisville Ambassador, Drew!

Happy Gala week!
We’re getting into the spirit with some homemade fireworks!
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