Book Club Christmas Party

Join Azariah Frazier, DSL’s new Teen & Adult Transitions Manager, and Lydia Brooks for the last Book Club of 2023! DSL’s Book Club is for members 16+ Members will play Bingo, decorate cookies, have a hot chocolate bar, and play other fun games and activities at the party. Have a question? Email Azariah: AzariahF@DSofLou.org Book […]

Ds Awareness Month – Meet Jill

  This is Jill. She is the light of our lives. When we got the diagnosis, we had no idea how “different” could be so beautiful! Jill is currently attending Bellarmine University in their College Connections program. She works at Mercy Academy and attends ADA at DSL one day a week. Jill loves sports, acting, […]

Ds Awareness Month – Meet Grace

  This is Grace. She loves music, dancing, attending The Academy at DSL, going to the drag brunches at LeMoo, traveling with her mom, playing with her dog Arwen. Grace loves life. We all need a little Grace in our lives.

Ds Awareness Month – Meet Sarah

  This is Sarah Potter. She loves visiting her twin brother, Nick. Yesterday they celebrated their 30th birthday! Sarah also loves gymnastics, bowling, track, listening to music, dancing, and going out to eat!

In Loving Memory…

Ds Awareness Month – Meet Emily

Meet Emily! Cheers to Emily C Bush. She is a twenty two year old young lady who enjoys life to it’s fullest! She bowls. She dances. She plays basketball and softball. She is an amazing singer and performer. If her and Adele were in the same room you couldn’t tell them apart! She is a […]

DSL launches App to make getting information easy!

We are so excited to launch our new app for our families, friends & supporters! Why an App? Currently, we rely on many different types of communication including emails, social media posts, etc. which can create a scattered and disjointed experience for our families. A Mobile app allows us to consistently reach all families- despite […]

Meet our 2023 Annual Award Winners…

Joseph O. Thomas Volunteer Award goes to Pam Taylor – For extraordinary volunteer service to Down Syndrome of Louisville. “Pam has been dedicating her time and talents to DSL for many years She unselfishly gives of her time. Her hours devoted behind the scenes would be impossible to add up!” “Pam is always willing to help […]

Virtual Cooking Class- Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

Dill Pickle Chicken Salad  Ingredients  chicken salad  4 cups shredded or chopped chicken cooked chicken  1 cup diced dill pickles  1/3 cup sliced green onions  creamy dressing  1 bar (8 oz) cream cheese softened  1/2 cup mayonnaise  1 tablespoon dill pickle juice from the pickle jar  ¾ teaspoon dried dill  ½ teaspoon garlic powder  ¼ […]

DSL Executive Director Named 2023 “Most Admired Woman”

We are thrilled to announce that Julie Torzewski, Executive Director at Down Syndrome of Louisville, has been honored as Today’s Woman Magazine’s “Most Admired Woman” in the category of “Community and Sisterhood”! Julie’s  dedication and passion for advocating for individuals with Down syndrome and their families have made her an inspiring leader. She has transformed […]

Celebrating Love and Generosity: Tommy and Jennifer Lankswert’s Wedding Donation to Down Syndrome of Louisville

Love has the power to bring people together and inspire acts of kindness. In a heartwarming gesture, Tommy and Jennifer Lankswert recently celebrated their marriage by making a remarkable decision. Instead of asking for traditional wedding gifts, they chose to support a cause close to their hearts: Down Syndrome of Louisville. This selfless act not […]

Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day with the Lucky Few Tattoo Event

World Down Syndrome Day is a special occasion that brings together communities worldwide to raise awareness, celebrate individuals with Down syndrome, and promote inclusion. At Down Syndrome of Louisville (DSL), we wanted to mark this significant day in a unique and meaningful way- and this year marked the first annual Lucky Few Tattoo event. In […]