Snowy Owl Foundation’s Grant Supports SEE Camp

Thank you to the Snowy Owl Foundation for their generous grant sponsorship of our SEE Camp this summer. Their support brought music into our campers’ days and made it possible for KMAC Contemporary Art Museum to lead one-on-one art sessions, giving our members new ways to create, express themselves, and build confidence. We are grateful […]

DSL Indiana Waiver Update

Hello Indiana DSL Families, I’m reaching out with an update on a topic that’s deeply important to many of you – Medicaid billing. As the new(ish) Executive Director of Down Syndrome of Louisville, I’ve had the privilege of hearing your thoughts and priorities firsthand, and I want you to know that this is a top […]

DSL Education Series: Special Needs Financial Planning

  Sessions cover government programs and benefits, special needs trusts, ABLE accounts and guardianship, and life care planning. All members of the Louisville metro community are welcome to join, as the sessions are free and open to the public. This education series features Gordon Homes, a Financial Advisor and Special Care Planner with WestPoint Financial […]

Meet Scott Armstrong, DSL’s New Sr. Director of Institutional Advancement

Hi DSL family! I’m so excited to introduce myself as your new grant writer, and I wanted to share a little about who I am, both personally and professionally. Outside of work, family is everything to me. My wife Lori and I celebrated 30 years of marriage last month, and we have two amazing adult […]

DSL Education Series: Caregiver Burnout

  Additional questions? Email Loren!

Meet Tyler Yankey

Meet Tyler Yankey, DSL’s new Sr. Director of Development! Reach out to Tyler directly: [email protected]

Mexican Street Corn Dip – Virtual Cooking Class

CLICK HERE to join the Zoom DSL chef level: Intermediate Makes about 6 servings. Ingredients: 3 12 oz cans Roasted Corn (Fiesta Style works too!) 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup cotija cheese 2-3 teaspoons Tajin seasoning (we prefer 2 teaspoons in the dip, then more sprinkled on top) Directions:  Open your cans of corn, and drain. Place […]

DSL Receives the Meta Data Center Community Action Grant

Thank you to the Jeffersonville Meta Data Center for their generous grant supporting the purchase of new computers and a storage hub for our Southern Indiana Academy. These tools will help create more opportunities for our members to learn, connect, and build valuable digital skills. We are grateful for Meta’s investment in our community as […]

Virtual Cooking Class- Build Your Own Supreme Pizza Rolls

CLICK HERE to join the Zoom DSL Chef Level – Intermediate (oven) Build Your Own Supreme Pizza Rolls Ingredients: 1 box pie crusts 2 count (Pilsbury works fine!) 1 pack pepperoni, sliced 1 pack sausage crumbles, small 1 diced green pepper 1 jar pizza sauce 1 small bag mozzarella cheese Tools you’ll need: Ice Cube […]

Thank You Irvin & Alice Etscorn Foundation

DSL’s Shelly Durbin Nominated by Andy Beshear

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Shelly Durbin, Director of Waiver Services and Adult Programs at Down Syndrome of Louisville, who was recently nominated by Andy Beshear to serve on a first-of-its-kind state council focused on advancing services and supports for Kentuckians with disabilities. Shelly’s work at DSL has long been rooted in advocacy, thoughtful […]

Chocolate-Dipped Pretzels – Virtual Cooking Class

DSL chef level: Beginner Makes about 30 pieces Ingredients: 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or candy melts (white chocolate does just fine as well.) 1 12 oz. bag of pretzel rods (we chose Snyder’s!) 1 tablespoon chopped roasted almonds or holiday sprinkles Pinch of flaky sea salt Directions:  Wash your hands! Line a sheet pan […]