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 […]

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 […]

DSL Education Series: IEP Binder & Potty Training

CLICK HERE to download your own IEP Binder CLICK HERE to download the Toilet Training Tracker Additional questions? Email DSL Dr Jenny Kimes

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 […]

DSL Holiday Trivia

CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets! Team Info Gather your friends, family, or coworkers and join the fun by forming a Trivia Team of 2, 4, 6, or 8 players. No matter your group size, all teams will be combined into groups of eight for an exciting, fair, and friendly competition! Embrace the festive spirit-there’s […]

2022 DSL Got Talent Video

2024 DSL’s Got Talent Gallery

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!

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 […]

Welcome DSL’s new Family Engagement Coordinator, Rachel Cummings

“Hey there, DSL crew, members and family! I’m Rachel Cummings, and I’m the new Family Engagement Coordinator! My journey here began in 2006, when my younger brother Ben was born with Down syndrome. In 2017, I began working with a research lab at the University of Louisville that specializes in children and individuals with genetic […]

Louisville Ballet’s Adaptive Dance Program for DSL’s Boogie Down Ballet

Meet our 2024 Annual Award Winners…

Citizens of the Year: Trenton Brunner & Corey Morgan For Outstanding Achievements in the Down Syndrome Community A few things shared about them: “Corey is a true kindness warrior. He works two jobs at Home Depot and Walgreens where he gets praises from his bosses. Corey participates in many sports through specials Olympics. He created […]