Thank You Signarama!

Thank you to Signarma for their generous grant supporting the purchase of new promotional signage for our DSL events throughout the year!

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 Education Series: Puberty

Corresponding Handouts Getting My Period Handout Male Masturbation Female Hygiene Male Hygiene Female Masturbation Periods for Women with Down syndrome  

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 […]

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 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!

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 […]