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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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
