Mission & Impact

DSL is a resource for local families touched by Down syndrome from prenatal diagnosis to legacy. As the only Gold Accredited Down Syndrome Association in the country, we celebrate life by supporting, educating, and advocating to ensure each member is empowered to reach their full potential.

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.

Listen to more of our story here.

Read about just some of our impact in this New Story of Down Syndrome.

Vision

We envision a world where every individual with Down syndrome reaches their full potential. Down Syndrome of Louisville provides comprehensive, specialized developmental and educational services for individuals with Down Syndrome across their entire lifespan.  DSL also advocates for full rights in education and in daily life for all of our members; regardless of race, color, nationality, religion, or age. Take a digital tour of our main campus here.

Values

At DSL our team is committed to the following values:

  • We Care.
  • We Have Fun.
  • We Are Dependable.
  • We Stay Open.
  • We Don’t Settle.

Reach

While we primarily serve the over 1,300 individuals with Down Syndrome in 32 surrounding counties in KY and Southern Indiana, we are passionate that we are not only serving locally but sharing globally as well. If you are located in Kentucky or Indiana, but outside of our service area, you can find your home Down Syndrome Association here.

Impact

We believe lifelong learning is the key to reaching one’s full potential, therefore we are committed to providing our over 50 educational programs and services to maximize the unique abilities of each person with Down syndrome. Review our 2022 Impact Report here.

What is Down syndrome?

What Is Down Syndrome?

Meet Our Members

Meet Our Members

Meet Our Board

Meet Our Board

Meet our Team

Meet Our Team

BBB Report

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Link to 990s

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Our Lifelong Learning Model shows all of the programs and services that we offer throughout the lifespan.lifelong service model

 

Impact News & Stories

DSL Setting the Standard!


February 20, 2024

Sacred Heart Academy & Trinity High School Supporting DSL!


February 9, 2024

Enjoy A Bats Game with your DSL Family


Celebrate WDSD at the Big Four Blue & Yellow Bridge!


February 6, 2024

Night to Shine at Beechland Baptist Church


January 12, 2024

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