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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
I BIG shoutout to Grant Gupton for being selected as one of the 20 under 40 in Shelby County! Congratulations Grant – we are so proud of you!! #20Under40 #DSLKindnessWarrior #ActuallyICan
I BIG shoutout to Grant Gupton for being selected as one of the 20 under 40 in Shelby County! Congratulations Grant – we are so proud of you!! #20Under40 #DSLKindnessWarrior #ActuallyICan
Meet Joey Grace, our #WDSDCountdown spotlight for today! ???????? Hi! I’m Joey Grace! I was born 7/27/20. I am the youngest of 4 girls and like to move a lot! I haven’t met any friends yet from DSL in person but everyone has been super encouraging and has been encouraging my Momma since day 1!!! #WorldDownSyndromeDay […]
Meet Joey Grace, our #WDSDCountdown spotlight for today! ???????? Hi! I’m Joey Grace! I was born 7/27/20. I am the youngest of 4 girls and like to move a lot! I haven’t met any friends yet from DSL in person but everyone has been super encouraging and has been encouraging my Momma since day 1!!! #WorldDownSyndromeDay […]
It’s March & you know what that means? We’re kicking off our #WorldDownSyndromeDay celebration countdown! Let’s show our members some love! Hi! My name is Sam. I am 25 yrs old. I love to sing and act. I have a boy band called Backstreet Dreams. I am missing my favorite program at DSL, the Adult […]
It’s March & you know what that means? We’re kicking off our #WorldDownSyndromeDay celebration countdown! Let’s show our members some love! Hi! My name is Sam. I am 25 yrs old. I love to sing and act. I have a boy band called Backstreet Dreams. I am missing my favorite program at DSL, the Adult […]
We’re doing a little #ShoutoutSaturday for DSL Member Bridget! Every year for her birthday Bridget loves to give gifts to @Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital , stockpiling gifts from their wish list and delivering them in person. This year, Bridget’s manager from @Kohl’s was so moved by her generosity he contributed 20 children’s books and […]
A quick #MotivationMonday shoutout to Nonni! She had her first independent shift at @ZEGGZ on Saturday & did amazing!! Our Career Solutions Specialist Zac Sappenfield said Nonni had the shortest training time ever – only 2 shifts! Way to go Nonni – we are so proud of you! #DSLKindnessWarrior #SupportedEmployment #ActuallyICan Partner with our Supported Employment Programs
We got to know one of our School age members a little better & wanted you to get to know her too! Meet 7 year-old Cordelia Brown! What have you been up to 2021? I have been helping my dad cook, going to school at home, and playing with my Bebe (grandmother). What is your […]
How Many years have you been tutoring Amber? This year will be our 14th year together! In some ways it seems like it hasn’t been that long, and then other times I feel like we have been friends forever. What are some of your best memories and learning experiences with Amber? One of my favorite […]
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-aezzk-f9b2ad This episode is a recording of a Covid-19 Vaccine education webinar hosted by Special Olympics Kentucky on February 3, 2021. They had friend of the podcast Dr. Priya Chandan and Dr. Corrie Harris from Norton Children’s hospital. In this session these Louisville doctors talk all things vaccine. Self advocates from SOKY and DSL and […]
Today we partnered with Special Olympics Kentucky for a very informative COVID-19 Vaccine webinar with Dr. Chandan and Dr. Harris. They answered many of the questions that our families have been asking. View the Zoom Session *You will need to use this passcode when accessing the zoom session. We recommend typing the passcode as users […]
Julie Derringer, Principal Case Manager with Seven Counties, shared about the services provided by the Kentucky Medicaid Waiver and how to apply for the waiver. KY Waiver Resources Power Point
We are so excited to share with you our new Pavilion that will provide shade for our new patio. This dream was made possible with the help of The Graeser Family, Elite Homes and Advance Ready Mix. The pavilion was just installed this morning and we are looking forward to adding new seating, a fan, […]
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-qcs2t-f95ccf This is part two of our aging and down syndrome conversation. If you haven’t had a chance to check out part one, we suggest you go back to episode 15 and give it a listen. In this conversation Carly digs a little deeper with DSL aging expert Cathy Palmer about what they discussed is […]
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ed6tm-f95cae Carly sat down with DSL’s resident aging guru Cathy Palmer to chat before an education session, Aging and Down Syndrome: Positive Approach To Care. We invited aging experts Teepa Snow and Beth Tesfay from the organization Positive Approach to Care (PAC.) PAC is a program that guides others in effectively working with people living […]
How many years have you been tutoring with Emily? Emily and I have been together for almost 2 years. I started tutoring with Emily when I was in undergrad at UofL. Emily also graduated from UofL so we are both huge Cards fans. Emily wanted me to go see her class at UofL once so […]
We’re dropping Episode 14 TODAY! A special episode recording of a virtual parent education session hosted by Down syndrome of Louisville, led by Zac Sappenfield and Brianna Heitzman, two of our Career Solutions Specialists. In this session, they break down how important it is to utilize chores in your household to ensure future success in the workplace. […]
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-j484h-f7e47d This is a special episode, a recording of a virtual parent education session hosted by Down syndrome of Louisville. Led by Zac Sappenfield and Brianna Heitzman, two of our Career Solutions Specialists. In this session they break down how important it is to utilize chores in your household to ensure future success in the […]
After the holidays we caught up with 6-year-old Kindergarten member Bo Wayne to ask a few pressing questions! Here is what he had to say! Did you have a nice Christmas? Yes! I got a Scooby-Doo haunted house with zombies! What do you like best about Christmas, besides the presents? The lights and feeding the […]
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-n8uy5-f741dd Carly sat down with Career Solutions Specialist Zac Sappenfield to learn all about Down Syndrome of Louisville’s Career Solutions Program. Our members join Career Solutions as they begin their transition from high school and our team aids in job training, finding them individualized jobs, supporting them on the job, and how hiring individuals with disabilities is […]
Throughout November and December, Teaching Artists with Kentucky Shakespeare zoomed into DSL virtual classes to teach on Shakespeare’s life and legacy, and to work through sides of Shakespeare plays and sonnets. The Monday, Wednesday meetings were specialized for individuals with Down syndrome ages 14+. DSL Engagement Director Carly Riggs said of the program, “It is […]
We’re dropping Episode 13 on January 12th!! Carly sat down with Career Solutions Specialist Zac Sappenfield to learn all about Down Syndrome of Louisville’s Career Solutions Program. Our members join Career Solutions as they begin their transition from high school and our team aids in job training, finding them individualized jobs and supporting them on […]
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-jh5hb-f56172 Down Syndrome of Louisville member Lucas Fortwengler joins Carly in the episode to interview his dad and sister, Steve and Kaitlin. Lucas has accomplished a lot in his life… he has a great job at Cabela’s, he is an Eagle Scout, a gym rat, and most recently he earned a prestigious gold medal from […]
Help us send some LOVE to Lisa & Brianna Brianna and Lisa are two members of the DSL family, who are recovering in the hospital during Christmas this year. Help us send them a card, picture and/or videos with well wishes. And keep up the prayers for a speedy recovery for both of these amazing ladies. […]
