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Ivy had a baby!
Welcome to the World, Ian Wesley Frazier! Congratulations to our Communications Coordinator, Ivy Frazier and her husband Ben on welcoming sweet baby Ian into the world on 3/23/21. Your DSL family can’t wait to meet him!
Down Syndrome of Louisville Awarded $2,500 by V.V. Cooke Foundation
Louisville, KY – March 17, 2020 – Down Syndrome of Louisville is honored to be a recipient of a grant from the V.V. Cooke Foundation. The partnership with V.V. Cooke will allow Down Syndrome of Louisville to provide continued Early Childhood Education (ECE) support and resources to our families. ECE provides developmental and intellectual intervention […]
March Tutoring Spotlight – John Hammon
How many years have you been tutoring with Byron? I have been tutoring with Byron for two and a half years. Why were you interested in becoming a tutor? I started thinking in 2018 about ways that I could make a positive impact in the world on a local level. I found myself feeling frustrated with […]
WDSD Spotlight – Ellie Elizabeth
Hi, I’m Ellie and I am 6 years old! I am originally from Shandong Province, China. I love food, fish and vacuums. I’ve just started to take independent steps, but I love walking, swinging, slides and skiing! #WDSD2021 #321 #DSLKindnessWarrior Join us in Supporting our Members Would you like to spotlight your member for World Down […]
WDSD Spotlight – Mark Hublar
Hi, I’m Mark and my talent and gift was revealed to me at a young age – I love life, I like to work, and I like to talk. So, it wasn’t a surprise to my parents and family when I announced that my dream job was to be a motivational speaker. Not just any […]
WDSD Spotlight – Effie Sue Isaacs
Just because it’s past #WorldDownSyndromeDay doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate still! We celebrate every day! Hi! I’m Effie Sue Isaacs and I am almost 5 months old! I love watching my older sister and my two puppy brothers! They are easily hours of entertainment! I also love cuddling! I don’t care if it is with mommy, […]
WDSD Spotlight – Allen Norton
Happy #WorldDownSyndromeDay! Are your sporting your crazy socks today?! Share your crazy sock photos in the comments below! ???????????? Hi everyone, I’m Allen! I am 5 years old and go to school at CAL. I love being in school and have learned so much. I love the Cards, singing and dancing to my favorite music and […]
WDSD Spotlight – Asher Witten
It’s almost #WorldDownSyndromeDay and we are so excited to celebrate! I am Asher and was born May 2020. I love to cuddle with mommy and daddy, bounce and laugh, eat and sleep. I like seeing the other babies on zoom with Dawn on Saturday mornings, and mommy loved the gift basket when I was born! #WDSDCountdown […]
WDSD Spotlight – Rebekah Toles
Rebekah Toles is a senior at North Harrison High School. She loves singing, dancing, bowling, baseball, and art. She’s a kind, compassionate you woman who adores her family and friends. She is modeling in Down with Derby this year, and truly enjoys participating in the Living and Learning Class! #WDSDCountdown #WDSD2021 #321 #DSLKindnessWarrior Join us […]
WDSD Spotlight – Jaxon Nutini
This is Jaxon or “Jaxon boy” as we like to call him. Jaxon turns 4 this June, loves playing dress up with his little sister (or more like she dresses him), loves singing at Church, and has recently decided that he can walk unassisted! Yay! He loves playing with friends at daycare and is rocking […]
DSL Awarded Grant for Early Childhood Education by V.V. Cooke Foundation
Down Syndrome of Louisville is honored to be a recipient of a grant from the V.V. Cooke Foundation. The partnership with V.V. Cooke will allow Down Syndrome of Louisville to provide continued Early Childhood Education (ECE) support and resources to our families. ECE provides developmental and intellectual intervention for children with Down syndrome (DS) between […]
WDSD Spotlight – Jill Wright
Hi! I am Jill. I am 20 years old. I love acting, sports and my friends. I am planning on going to Las Vegas for my 21st birthday. What happens in Vegas…! I work at Mercy Academy and love it! DSL has been a huge part of my life since I was 19 days old. […]
WDSD Spotlight – Madison Dougas
I’m Madison! I’m 15 months old. I was born with a congenital heart defect and have had 3 open heart surgeries with the last being a heart transplant. I love to roll around on the floor and grab for toys, and I’m working on sitting up on my own. I love my brother and watch […]
March School Age Spotlight – Meet Calvin!
Everyone meet Calvin, our March #SchoolAgeSpotlight! 13 year old Calvin is confident, loving, and active, and is a great dancer! He loves basketball, Supreme Pizza, and anything to do with the Cards and Lebron James. Calvin enjoys getting to ride the bus to school and see his friends and teachers, and is working hard to become a better reader. […]
WDSD Spotlight – Emily Rivas
Hi! I’m Emily Sophia Rivas and I’m 4 years old! I’m pre-k, and I go to Brandenburg Elementary school. I love music, dancing, painting, puzzles, but mostly I love drawing on the house walls. So permanent markers are banned from my house…my mom said so. I miss my DSL Therapist Hannah. I learned so much from her and […]
WDSD Spotlight – Emily Bush
Hi my name is Emily Bush! I’m almost 20 years old. I’m in Best Buddies, Special Olympics, and a dancer. I love singing the National Anthem. The most important thing is that I’m a “Kindness Warrior “ Thanks DSL for supporting me! Oh, and I love Miss Carly! #WDSD2021 #WDSDCountdown #321 #DSLKindnessWarrior Join us in Supporting […]
WDSD Spotlight – Elijah Shown
Hi I’m Elijah! On any given day you will find me dancing up a storm to music with my headphones on – No really, I am breaking a sweat over here. I love music, basketball, softball, my family and anything that let’s me have a good time. I am a freshman in high school but […]
WDSD Spotlight – Mallory Barnett
This is Mallory. She is 9 years old, likes to play on her tablet, listen to music, play hide and seek, and tell knock knock jokes. This past year, Mallory has participated in some virtual activities DSL has offered and is looking forward to bike camp this spring. We are forever grateful for all the […]
WDSD Spotlight – McKenna Hayden
Hi! My name is McKenna Hayden. I am 18 and a senior in high school. I have been a cheerleader, FCA and Best Buddies member, on homecoming court and in many other activities! I love Boogie Down Crew because it is time I spend with my friends, doing two of my favorite things: singing and […]
WDSD Spotlight – Cora Rollins
I’m Cora and I’m three years old! I love music, reading books, and being outside. My friend and DSL developmental interventionist, Dawn Guy, helped me get ready for preschool, and my teacher says I’m doing great. School is the best! I love doing virtual circle time with Ms. Dawn and my DSL friends. #WDSDCountdown #WorldDownSyndromeDay […]
COVID-19 Vaccine – What you Need to Know Session #2
COVID-19 Updates: March 31st, 2021 @ 12:00 PM We will cover topics such as Vaccine updates Questions submitted by YOU! Because we want to provide updates that are meaningful to you and because we anticipate a large number of participants, we ask that you submit your questions as you register for the session. Register for […]
WDSD Spotlight – Jaxxon McNear
Hello I am Jaxxon! I just turned 4 in November. I have two siblings, and I am the middle child! I like spending time on the four wheel or the tablet, but I hate car washes and tomatoes! My mom & I are very grateful to have support from all the mommas and DSL! #WorldDownSyndromeDay […]
WDSD Spotlight – Grace Loeffler
Hi! My name is Grace and I am 21 years old. I love dancing, listening to music and can’t wait to hang out with my friends again – DSL is a big part of my life! #WorldDownSyndromeDay #WDSDCountdown #321 #DSLKindnessWarrior Join us in Supporting our Members Would you like to spotlight your member for World […]
WDSD Spotlight – Cole Quintela
Hi! My name is Cole and I will be a teenager next month! I am the youngest of six, and my favorite things are my iPad, Music, and my service dog named Chip! #WorldDownSyndromeDay #WDSDCountdown #321 #DSLKindnessWarrior Join us in Supporting our Members Would you like to spotlight your member for World Down Syndrome Day? Email [email protected] to share!
WDSD Spotlight – Eliana Tant
My name is Eliana and I’m 2 years old. In addition to rocking an extra chromosome, I also rock pulmonary hypertension, a couple heart defects and a feeding tube. My super power is eating and sleeping at the same time!! I love my family and music and toys that light up. I can crawl and […]
WDSD Spotlight – Megan Goodman
Hi, my name is Megan. I am 26 years old. I love dancing and listening to music, and I am so ready to hang out with my friends again! I really enjoy DSL zoom online everyday – DSL is a big part of my life! Megan and all of our Virtual ADA attendees are especially […]
DSL Awarded Grant for Virtual ADA by LG&E and KU Foundation
Down Syndrome of Louisville is honored to be a recipient of a grant from the LG&E and KU Foundation. The partnership with LG&E and KU Foundation will allow Down Syndrome of Louisville to continue providing Virtual Adult Education through our Adult Development Academy. Our Virtual Adult Development Academy (ADA) Program offers a full educational curriculum, […]
GLOBAL COVID RESOURCE UPDATE
In December 2020, the CDC officially categorized people with Down syndrome as “high risk” for COVID-19, meaning that they have a higher likelihood of having more severe symptoms and sadly death. A few studies on COVID-19 underscore the risk to be especially acute in people with Down syndrome who are forty years old or older. […]
WDSD Spotlight – Isaac Wall
Hello! My name is Isaac! I’m 8 years old and in 1st grade. I love my family, dancing to music, my cat Pumpkin, watching Mickey, wrestling with my dad, and going to church. Oh, and I love to be a helper and clean with my mom! I am thankful for DSL and my friends who […]