$270,822 - THANK YOU!

Our 2023 Gallop Gala was an amazing success! Over 600 people attended the event Friday, April 21 at the Galt House and raised over $270,000 for Down Syndrome of Louisville. See photos and more below

Gallop Gala

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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Meet Lynsey & Bailee

"DSL means the world to our family. It's the twins' second home. They look forward to their days at the Academy (especially field trip days!). I can't thank DSL's Career Solutions Specialists enough for their commitment to job coaching. Thank you, DSL!" - Jackie, Mom

2022 Impact Report

Get on the Green

Join us on June 9, at Audobon Country Club for our Pro-Celebrity Golf Outing or for the Tee-Off Reception the evening before. It fills up fast and is guaren-"tee'd" to be a good time.

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Meet Rose

"The online Boogie Down Crew was a lifeline for Rose. Her connection to these new friends made the choice easy. We moved to Louisville! DSL and all its programming have enriched Rose's life in so many ways. We are very thankful to have access to such a great organization!" - Kathy, Mom

Virtual DSL

Meet Brady

"When we found out our son had Down syndrome, it was an emotional rollercoaster. We had no idea what DS would mean for our son and family. Thankfully, from the moment we reached out to DSL, we felt some relief. We now had a group of people who would be with us every step of the way." - Caroline, Mom

Early Education (Ages 0-4)

Meet Phil

"It's like a family here. DSL has given us the opportunity to have information and help in our backyard. To know that there is a place here that says, 'We can help', means everything." - Ursula, Mom

Young Adult (Ages 18-34)

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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Meet Sam

"Sam has attended DSL's Summer Education Enrichment (SEE) program for the past two summers, and he absolutely loves it! They follow his IEP, work on therapies and educational needs, and have so much fun. We are so very thankful for the support we receive from DSL and so fortunate to have this amazing organization in our community." - Karin, Mom

School Age (Ages 5-12)

Meet Grayson

"We had not been able to get away on a date for years! Enjoying time together while knowing that our child is safe and understood is so comforting." - Erin, Mom

Pop-Up Programming

Kindness Warrior Training

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

Get Trained

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

Meet Matthew

"DSL has helped Matthew immensely. The teachers and family-like atmosphere have made him feel safe. They settled his anxiety and he even began mimicking his new friends' good behaviors. He has just blossomed!" -Denise, Mom

The Academy at DSL

Sibling Support

Having a sibling with Down syndrome can sometimes be AMAZING, but it can also be emotional and overwhelming. We can help you connect siblings with other siblings who understand and can be there for them.

Sibling Support

DS Awareness Plate

Coming in 2023! We are excited to have received approval to produce a Down Syndrome Awareness License Plate in Kentucky. These plates will be available sometime in 2023 at your local DMV. Sign up to be notified when it is available.

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Diagnosis AGES 0-4 AGES 5-12 AGES 13-17 AGES 18-34 AGES 35+

Recent News & Updates

Kindness Warriors Training at Amazon Fosters Inclusivity


May 22, 2023

Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day with the Lucky Few Tattoo Event


May 17, 2023

Celebrating Brianna Heitzman: A Champion of Inclusion and Advocate for All


May 16, 2023

With help of DSL Board Member, Danny Slaton, Kentucky Passes Nondiscrimination Organ Transplant Bill (HB238)


May 2, 2023

Gary Palmisano, VP of Racing at Churchill Downs, 2023 Gallop Gala Friendship Award Winner


April 27, 2023

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Down Syndrome of Louisville
6 hours ago
Down Syndrome of Louisville

Did you know that WHAS Crusade for Children is one of Down Syndrome of Louisville’s big supporters?

Our amazing Crusade Kids (like Lorelai, pictured below) grow up to be thriving, happy Crusade Adults!

Catch the Boogie Down Crew one WHAS from 4:30-6:30, they will dance several times!!GIVE TODAY!!! The 70th WHAS Crusade for Children is THIS WEEKEND, JUNE 3-4! 🎉 It will be streaming worldwide on WHAS11.com, WHAS11+ app, Facebook & YouTube. You will also find a complete list of presenting donors on WHASCrusade.org. Together we can make life better for children with special needs in #Kentucky & #Indiana!

🔹 SATURDAY, JUNE 3:
- 1:00PM: The #telethon will start at 1:00pm (EDT) on SATURDAY with a special program, and fire departments, civic groups, organizations, and companies reporting #donations beginning at 1:30PM.

- 3:30PM: The Variety Show is set to kick off with a new pre-show celebration 🎉 open to the entire community. Starting at 3:30pm (EDT) on SATURDAY, guests are invited to gather in Christy’s Garden at Old Forester’s Paristown Hall for a fun-filled afternoon of entertainment and activities, featuring #magicians, face painting, #music, and more!

- 7:00PM: Master magician Lance Burton and dynamic party band The Crashers will headline the 70th WHAS Crusade for Children Variety Show presented by Kroger. It will be an unforgettable evening of #enchantment, #excitement, and #inspiration. Show time is 7:00pm (EDT) SATURDAY at the Old Forester’s Paristown Hall in #Louisville. It is open to the public, and admission is #free. General seating will be available. No outside food or drink will be permitted.

🔹 SUNDAY, JUNE 4:
- 8:00AM: Fire Departments from all over Kentucky & Indiana will be announcing their total donations until the final total is announced.

- FINAL TOTAL: The final tote board total will be announced just before 7:00pm (EDT) on Sunday!

🚨 Be sure to also include your favorite FIRE DEPARTMENT's name with these convenient WAYS TO GIVE:
🔹 Apple Pay
🔹 CashApp: $crusadechildren
🔹 Venmo: CrusadeForChildren
🔹 PayPal: WHAS Crusade for Children
🔹 Online: WHASCrusade.org
🔹 Mail: WHAS Crusade for Children, 520 W. Chestnut St., Louisville, KY 40202

Give HOPE. Give JOY. Give LOVE. Give TODAY. 100% for the kids! 💯❤️

#WHASCrusade #WeHaveAllShared #countdown #changeachildslife #firstweekendinjune #kentuckiana #everypennycounts #together #wecan #makelifebetter #100percent #forthekids ... See MoreSee Less

Did you know that WHAS Crusade for Children is one of Down Syndrome of Louisville’s big supporters? Our amazing Crusade Kids (like Lorelai, pictured below) grow up to be thriving, happy Crusade Adults! Catch the Boogie Down Crew one WHAS from 4:30-6:30, they will dance several times!!
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Down Syndrome of Louisville
16 hours ago
Down Syndrome of Louisville

We want to say a big thank you to a few of our Corporate Team Partners who are participating in our Pro-Celebrity Golf Tournament: Finn & Yeoman, Hikes Point Optimist Babe Ruth Baseball/Softball, Shenanigans, and Top Shelf Lobby, LLC
🎟️Do you want to purchase a raffle ticket?
⛳Do you want to check out our amazing auction?
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We want to say a big thank you to a few of our Corporate Team Partners who are participating in our Pro-Celebrity Golf Tournament: Finn & Yeoman, Hikes Point Optimist Babe Ruth Baseball/Softball, Shenanigans, and Top Shelf Lobby, LLC 🎟️Do you want to purchase a raffle ticket? ⛳Do you want to check out our amazing auction? Visit DSLGolf.org
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Down Syndrome of Louisville
2 days ago
Down Syndrome of Louisville

We want to say a big thank you to a few of our Corporate Team Partners who are participating in our Pro-Celebrity Golf Tournament: All In for Allen, Darob Incorporated Medical Waste Services, Insuramax, Inc., and PayFWDs
🎟️Do you want to purchase a raffle ticket?
⛳Do you want to check out our amazing auction?
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We want to say a big thank you to a few of our Corporate Team Partners who are participating in our Pro-Celebrity Golf Tournament: All In for Allen, Darob Incorporated Medical Waste Services, Insuramax, Inc., and PayFWDs 🎟️Do you want to purchase a raffle ticket? ⛳Do you want to check out our amazing auction? Visit DSLGolf.org
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Down Syndrome of Louisville
2 days ago
Down Syndrome of Louisville

Another fantastic class tonight with Tina Jo Wallace from Derby Dinner Playhouse and Zachary Burrell Photography
Teaching us all about resumes and headshots!
And a special thanks to students from Youth Performing Arts School and duPont Manual High School for helping out! ... See MoreSee Less

Another fantastic class tonight with Tina Jo Wallace from Derby Dinner Playhouse and Zachary Burrell Photography Teaching us all about resumes and headshots! And a special thanks to students from Youth Performing Arts School and duPont Manual High School for helping out!Image attachmentImage attachment
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Down Syndrome of Louisville
2 days ago
Down Syndrome of Louisville

We are taking over Slugger Field on Tuesday, July 18th and we want everyone to join us!

If you get your tickets with this link, a portion of every ticket sold will come back to our organization: offer.fevo.com/columbus-clippers-6mb7avr-dd3af22?fbclid=IwAR0yQheXaGM-wRwjS_kN_XYFG6IWucfrcVTXdH0... ... See MoreSee Less

We are taking over Slugger Field on Tuesday, July 18th and we want everyone to join us! If you get your tickets with this link, a portion of every ticket sold will come back to our organization: https://offer.fevo.com/columbus-clippers-6mb7avr-dd3af22?fbclid=IwAR0yQheXaGM-wRwjS_kN_XYFG6IWucfrcVTXdH0HFg32lMtkJaU7KwWkq5Q&fevoUri=columbus-clippers-6mb7avr-dd3af22%2F
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