Happy Monday & Day 5 of Down Syndrome Awareness Month!! ???????? Adriann Renee’ Weddington- she is definitely the bright light in our lives. She always keeps us on our toes no matter what we are doing. She is by far the strongest little warrior I have ever met and takes everything on without blinking an eye […]
October 4th – You know what that means! Day 4 of Down Syndrome Awareness Month!! ???????? Daniel Marion Thompson loves to play musical instruments of all sorts and sing. He’s very proud of his fledgling mustache and beard and is so happy to be “grown up” and finally be in high school. He loves Legos and […]
Day 3 of Down Syndrome Awareness Month & we can’t get enough of these Member spotlights already!! ???????? Ellie is 21 my months old and the light of our lives. We met Ellie when she was almost 3 months old and knew from the moment we laid eyes on her that she was meant to be […]
Kicking Off Day 2 of Down Syndrome Awareness Month with another member spotlight!! ???????? Cole Santiago Quintela – when he was delivered, the doctor said that with a name like that he could be a Cowboy. Cole’s favorite things are his iPad, music and his daddy (not necessarily in that order). He has a great sense […]
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! Each day we will be sharing stories and photos of our amazing members! ???????? Lincoln is 18 months old and has a smile that can light up any room. His favorite things are music, books, and his toys. Link laughs and smiles all day long and spreads joy to everyone […]
We LOVE seeing teams like Sweet Stella’s Sidekicks get super creative to fundraise for their Walk Teams!! Stella’s Sidekicks created a T-Shirt fundraiser to help boost their fundraising efforts!! Way to go team Sweet Stella’s Sidekicks!! “The difference between ordinary and extraordinary, is that little EXTRA!Extra chromosome = extra….sass, love, fun, trouble, strength, resilience, heart, laughter, […]
A HUGE thank you to DSL Career Solution Specialists Zac Sappenfield & Brianna Heitzman for sharing their wisdom with our Tween, Teen, and Adult Age Families for our September Education Session! Watch the webinar for great tips and tricks on how to start responsibility in the home! Watch the Full Webinar! Check Out the Resource […]
“Chloe amazes us every day, she is so brave and strong. When she came home in December she was unsteady on her feet and now she is climbing things and running all over the house. She’s gone from being our timid, quiet, and unsure little girl to our curious, fearless, sassy girl who will tell […]
https://youtu.be/8okQK7EvqTg For several years, YPAS Highschool student, Romith Paily, has set aside Wednesday afternoons to teach Bollywood to our members. Since quarantine, Romith adapted with us and continued teaching his Bollywood class virtually. Romith is one of the most compassionate and talented volunteers we have, and his choreography is usually the highlight of our annual […]
DSL Chef Level: Easy Grant shared an American Classic, Orange Salad! Gelatin and Dessert Salads have been household staples and potluck pleasers since the 1940’s, and their popularity isn’t fading any time soon! This light and fluffy Holiday favorite can be whipped up in minutes and is sure to be a crowd pleaser! Creamy and […]
Team Zoe is so close to reaching their goal!! They used their love for Zoe’s adventure backpack to start a fundraiser through Thirty-One! Way to go Team Zoe!!”We are raising money for people like our sweet Zoe! We were given a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome when our doctor saw a heart defect during an […]
Ellie’s Chromie Homies is out here getting creative to raise awareness and funds for this year’s #walkonwheels! This past Saturday they hosted a Lemonade Stand & cookie sale to help raise money!! Way to go!! “Our sweet Ellie was born rocking that extra 21st chromosome and let me tell you, all the good things are […]
Madison (20 yrs) and Max (12 yrs) are two siblings working together with their family to raise support and awareness at this year’s #WalkonWheels!”DSL has been there from the time we moved to Louisville and continues to be there for Madison, Max, and many others. DSL also helps the family of those with DS learn […]
DSL Chef level: easy (oven) Healthy Quarantine Cooking Guest Chef Jade Parks Jump start your morning with a bite of banana and bit of sweet! Jade’s breakfast bites will have you soon forgetting cereal and going coo-coo for cookies instead! This healthy sweet treat makes for a great on-the-go breakfast, easy filling snack, or healthy […]
Super Zachary started their team 4 years ago in an effort to raise awareness about DSL and get their friends and family more involved in the DS community! Zachary is a 3 1/2-year-old bundle of joy who loves the color green, watching Puppy Dog Pals, and especially the Cookie Monster! Katherine, Zachary’s mom shared, “DSL […]
“Mike is a Power Rangers fanatic! And he is always on YouTube watching others interview people about Power Rangers,” Mike’s father Richard Bush told DSL. Mike wanted to create his own Power Rangers YouTube channel and that’s when volunteer and DSL Board member, Laura Leaton stepped up to help make Mike’s dream come true… “He wants […]
https://youtu.be/dtUOqoMFi-g If you asked any of our members who regularly attend Boogie Down Parties what their favorite part is, most would undoubtedly say, “Friday dance parties with Mr. Cameron”! Since the start of quarantine, Cameron Hobbs has joined our Friday Boogie Down classes to teach our members dances to some of their most favorite Disney […]
DSL Chef Level: Easy Healthy Quarantine Cooking Guest Chef Anna Gilbert Week 6 served up surprisingly healthy, but not surprisingly delicious No Bake cookies!! Also known as Preacher Cookies (look up the story – its very funny!), Cow Patties (Eww? but also understandable), and Poogies (not even sure where this came from!), […]
Please help us celebrate Emme Harrod, Martha Lane Collins High School graduate! ???????????????????????????????????????? Emme is 19 years old with a personality that brings joy to all who know her! She loved high school, especially her senior year where she was chosen as Homecoming Queen! Emme loves participating in special Olympics, writing songs and snap chatting […]
Dr. Jennifer Kimes Watch the recording of our Zoom education session Behavior is another way your child is trying to communicate. Discipline is not a bad word; it is a way to ‘Teach Your Child How to Get Their Needs Met Appropriately’. Inappropriate behavioral responses are often related to: A learned pattern of reinforcement Communication […]
Please help us celebrate Jack Chady, University of Louisville Pact Program graduate! ???????????????????????????????????????? Jack loves his Cardinals. He enjoyed the classes he took, time with friends, and all the incredible sporting events he got to attend. He attended all home football games and the Music City Bowl in Nashville. He was the honorary captain of […]
Please help us celebrate Jack Chady, University of Louisville Pact Program graduate! ???????????????????????????????????????? Jack loves his Cardinals. He enjoyed the classes he took, time with friends, and all the incredible sporting events he got to attend. He attended all home football games and the Music City Bowl in Nashville. He was the honorary captain of […]
Please help us celebrate Blake Cummins, University of Louisville Pact Program graduate! ???????????????????????????????????????? Blake loved attending U of L and his favorite things were going to the sport class electives at the Student Recreation Center and attending music class and playing instruments. He plays for the Louisville Thunder on their basketball and softball teams and […]
Please help us celebrate Blake Cummins, University of Louisville Pact Program graduate! ???????????????????????????????????????? Blake loved attending U of L and his favorite things were going to the sport class electives at the Student Recreation Center and attending music class and playing instruments. He plays for the Louisville Thunder on their basketball and softball teams and […]
Please help us celebrate Nikki Page, Jefferson Community and Technical College graduate! ???????????????????????????????????????? Going to college was a positive part of Nikki’s life for the last three years. The experience increased her confidence and gave her a professional outlook on life! We’re so proud of you, Nikki! #Graduate #CollegeConnections #NoLimits #DSLKindnessWarrior
Please help us celebrate Nikki Page, Jefferson Community and Technical College graduate! ???????????????????????????????????????? Going to college was a positive part of Nikki’s life for the last three years. The experience increased her confidence and gave her a professional outlook on life! We’re so proud of you, Nikki! #Graduate #CollegeConnections #NoLimits #DSLKindnessWarrior
DSL Chef Level: Easy Healthy Quarantine Cooking Guest Chef Jill Wright Flashback to week 4 of our Healthy Quarantine Cooking series! Let’s talk granola! Friends, a healthier, yummier, easy snack does not exist! Topper for yogurt, healthy fruit crisps, or solo with milk, this crunchtastic fiber filled treat will you […]
Please help us celebrate Alisha Bratcher, Jefferson Community and Technical College graduate! ???????????????????????????????????????? Alisha enjoys being an independent young woman on the go! She enjoyed her classes at JCTC while also balancing her job at Main Event and being an active member at DSL. Way to go, Alisha! #Graduate #CollegeConnections #NoLimits #DSLKindnessWarrior
Please help us celebrate Joseph Pfeiffer, Corydon Central High School graduate! ???????????????????????????????????????? Joseph plans to attend college and someday own a food truck and live in a yellow house! He loves hanging out with his best friends Nick and Austin and loves WWE. He enjoys facetime with his friends, Xbox, and playing sports. Lots of […]
Please help us celebrate Justin Littlejohn, Bullitt East High School graduate! ???????????????????????????????????????? Justin loves Charger Nation and the inclusive welcoming Spirit! He is one of the founding members of Project Unity and was a part of the celebration when Bullitt East was named a National Inclusion Champion. When the music started at basketball games he […]
