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.
Learn moreOur 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.
Learn more'Tis the Season for Kindness!
Explore end-of-year giving opportunities and help support DSL all-year long!
Holiday Giving'Tis the Season for Kindness!
Explore end-of-year giving opportunities and help support DSL all-year long!
Holiday GivingMeet 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
Get to know KobeMeet 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
Get to know KobeMeet 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
Get to know IsaacMeet 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
Get to know IsaacMeet 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
Get to know AlexMeet 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
Get to know AlexMeet 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
Get to know EmilyMeet 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
Get to know EmilyMeet 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
Get to know MichaelMeet 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
Get to know MichaelMeet 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
Get to know ChloeMeet 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
Get to know ChloeMeet 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.
Get to know ZoeMeet 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.
Get to know ZoeMeet Drew
We've been involved with DSL since he was three weeks old and we don't know what we would have done without them. - Drew's Mom Susan
Get to know DrewMeet Drew
We've been involved with DSL since he was three weeks old and we don't know what we would have done without them. - Drew's Mom Susan
Get to know DrewVolunteer
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.
Get StartedVolunteer
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.
Get StartedBecome 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.
Get TrainedBecome 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.
Get TrainedShow Your Support Year Round!
Get yours here!Show Your Support Year Round!
Get yours here!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 CrewBoogie 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 CrewRecent News & Updates
6 days ago
Meet Zoe!
Zoe is one of Down Syndrome of Louisville's 2024 Ambassadors and has been a member at DSL since birth. Get to know Zoe here: youtu.be/ubU4vxUmGgc?si=m921cCCx63fH-a2R.
There are so many ways you can support members like Zoe this holiday season. To learn how you can make a difference, click here: dsoflou.org/holiday-giving/.
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6 days ago
We are so grateful to Caesars Foundation of Floyd County for awarding us with a $20,000 grant to help support our southern Indiana programming! Thank you for helping us empower our members to reach their full potential! ... See MoreSee Less
7 days ago
Get into the holiday spirit and pre-order a special bottle of Woodford Reserve blend, selected by Down Syndrome of Louisville! This exclusive release is priced at $85, with $35 of each purchase going toward supporting, educating, and advocating for people who have Down syndrome.
Pre-orders are available now, and pickup will be offered from December 19th through December 31st at Evergreen Liquors in Middletown. Get your bottles here: bit.ly/DSLWoodfordBlend.
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7 days ago
DSL President Danny Slaton and member Chris Payne are representing DSL in DC!
They’re waiting to meet with senator @LeaderMcConnell and @RepGuthrie tomorrow, wish them luck!
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7 days ago
We are so grateful to everyone who helped us make Giving Tuesday a success! Together we raised $6,320 to support, educate, and advocate for our amazing members.
We hope you enjoyed getting to know the incredible individuals we serve. Stay tuned for more 2024 advocate features as we prepare for the end of the year! To learn more about how you can support DSL this holiday season, visit dsoflou.org/holiday-giving/.
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