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 […]
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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 […]
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DSL Hosts Mom’s Night Out!
On Thursday, November 13th, our Moms Night Out gathered close to seventy incredible moms and caregivers for an evening filled with connection, laughter, and genuine joy. Down Syndrome of Louisville was proud to host the event alongside our partners at Barren Heights, FEAT Louisville, and Critically Loved, creating a space that honored the heart of […]
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Mini Pumpkin Pie Bites – Virtual Cooking Class
DSL Chef Level: Medium (Oven) CLICK HERE to join the Zoom on Sunday Nov 16th Ingredients 1 egg 1 can pumpkin puree 1 tsp pumpkin spice 1 Premade Pie Crust (we used Pillsbury) 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk cooking spray of choice Tools 12 count muffin tin whisk mixing bowl wide […]
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Sacred Heart Students Craft Kindness for DSL Families
Last week, Down Syndrome of Louisville was honored to welcome two talented students from Sacred Heart Model School — Kinley Jones and Lily Page — who generously donated their time and creativity to support our youngest members. As part of their eighth grade community project, Kinley and Lily handmade a collection of beautifully crocheted stuffed […]
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DSL Day with the Colts
The Indianapolis Colts have extended an invitation to DSL for their game vs the Houston Texans on Sunday, November 30th at 1 pm. They’re also allowing DSL families the opportunity to take the field after the game! We have a variety of tickets available at different price points. Section 105 – 20 seats available $172 […]
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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 […]
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Serving Up Kindness: State Champs Support DSL
Congratulations to this incredible team of women who served up more than just tennis talent at the 2025 USTA Kentucky Adult 40 & Over State Championship in Lexington! Not only did they ace the competition and take home the state title, but they also chose to give back — selecting Down Syndrome of Louisville as […]
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Sam, Tim, & Taylor join Tony & Dwight on 840 WHAS
Taylor, Tim, and Sam “the freeze man” joined Tony & Dwight on May 15th to share exciting updates about Down Syndrome of Louisville’s new chapter and our upcoming Pro-Celebrity Golf Tournament!
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Meet Taylor Ingram: DSL’s New Executive Director
Down Syndrome of Louisville (DSL) has named Taylor Ingram the next executive director of the organization, effective May 12, 2025. DSL is a resource for people with Down syndrome and their families, offering opportunities to connect socially as well as through programming that helps each individual identify and work toward achieving goals in education, physical […]
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DSL Education Series: Special Needs Trusts
DSL Board Member, Matthew Goodin, joins us for an informational session covering special needs trusts, estate planning, guardianship, and more! CLICK HERE to learn more about Matthew’s practice!
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DSL Visits St. X for World Down Syndrome Day
This past weekend was a whirlwind of celebrations for World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), but we had to take a moment to reflect on one of the most incredible highlights—our visit to St. Xavier High School on Friday! St. X has truly embraced the Kindness Warrior movement, with every student in the school officially trained […]
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