by DSL Mama Jennie Cooper When I found out that my tenth and last child would mostly likely have Down syndrome, I took what is probably an extremely unusual approach in this day and age: I didn’t google a thing. I intentionally chose to enjoy this last pregnancy instead of worrying. Anyway, I figured a […]
Story by DSL Niece, Jennifer AKA “Twinkie” Funny Teresa story: If you’ve spent time around her you know she LOVES The Beach Boys. She can make them relevant to any topic and any questions response be about them. It can be over the top obsessive. So one day I was particularly impatient and banned it…..”Stop! […]
Comments made at the Kentucky Physical Therapy Association day at the Capitol By DSL Dad and Board Member, Danny Slaton My name is Danny Slaton. Up here with me is my wife Elizabeth Fitzgibbons, and our daughter Lila Slaton, who has Down Syndrome. Lila has an older brother named Henry, and he also is her […]
Morgan Crowe was on the mat with her Ballard cheer team in the LIT competition last week. Way to go Morgan! #Inclusion @ballardhighschool #Cheer #SheMadeMat #cheerleader #BeAJerry #DSLKindnessWarrior #ShesOnMat
Does your son or daughter need adaptive technology, hearing aids, personal assistance funding? These are just a few examples of items that can be funded through the Kentucky Hart Supported Living Grant. Learn more at Hart-Supported Living Program This funding opportunity is available to individuals that may or may not be on the waiting […]
Written by DSL Mama, Keri Kennedy Support for their members starts the moment the journey with Down Syndrome begins. When we received Finn’s diagnosis, our doctor gave us the best advice. She said “Reach out to Down Syndrome of Louisville. They are a great local organization and they can help!” I called them that day […]
Alisha works at Malibu Jack’s. Over the summer she took on some new responsibilities like helping in the snack shack. They have recently opened their new location and Alisha has lots of new responsibilities there. We are so proud of you Alisha! #careersolutions #NoLimits #DSLKindnessWarrior
Written by Jaclyn Poore, DSL Mama I love this sweet face! Around this time last year I found out I was pregnant and then a few weeks later bloodwork confirmed my baby had a 92% chance of having trisomy 21. I’m not going to lie I was shocked, scared and completely heartbroken. I kept asking […]
One of our favorite gals, Margie, turned 66 this month! Our Southern Indiana Members made sure she had quite the party. Happy Birthday, Margie!
Marianne, daughter of Down Syndrome of Louisville founder Mary Carter, passed from this world on December 22nd 2019, but left with us an abundance of good deeds, warm smiles, and kind words- all seeds that will continue to grow and bloom in the lives of those she touched. I’m sure that all who knew her would agree that she was the […]
Mark J. Hublar Speaks and his DSL speech therapist are doing their part to make sure Google can understand all types of voices through #projecteuphonia [wpvideo 6t1k61RT ] Click here to learn more about Project Euphonia.
We are very proud to work with Dr. Chandan to help ensure all of our members have “a seat at the table” as she so eloquently puts it. Congrats on your well deserved accolades, Dr. Priya! Click here to see clip and article!
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We did a round-up of some great books for children about Down syndrome and inclusion. Do you have a favorite that we missed? Let us know your recommendations here. Click here to see the recommended book list on Amazon
WORLD FAMOUS Look who is featured in Down Syndrome World! Down Syndrome World is a quarterly magazine published by the Global Down Syndrome Foundation. Global is dedicated to significantly improving the lives of people with Down syndrome through research, medical care, education and advocacy. If you missed it, this summer members of our Adult Development Academy created a lip sync video […]
Our Steps To Independence class has benefited from healthy movement lessons taught by the PT students from Ivy Tech Community College for 8 weeks. The class was split into groups and had to come up with 30 minutes of curriculum. Scarecrow stretch! When you’re in a chair but they ask you to lay down… Charles […]
We celebrated Larry’s 60th birthday. In the 1980’s the life expectancy of someone with Down syndrome was approximately 30 years old. We are so happy to see that number climb every year. Here’s to many more, Larry!
Rosie is grateful for, “animals, my friends, God, food, my brother and sisters, Russ, and dancing. #dslprojectgratitude #kindnesswarrior #DSLRocks
Amber is grateful for, “Bowling, helping people, family, Miss Willow, all of the DSL community—-> “us” #dslgratitudeproject #kindnesswarrior
Candice is grateful for, “My Family, my guys and my girls, my boyfriend, pizza, sports, FGL and DSL.” #dslprojectgratitude #kindnesswarrior
Tyesha is grateful for, “Mom, blues clues, chicken, Miss Molly, salad with eggs, pancakes, ADA staff. #DSLProjectGratitude #KindnessWarrior #DownSyndrome #DownSyndromeAwareness #AdultsWithDownSyndrome
Cody is grateful for, “Maddie, Kevin, rabbits, pizza, and the song “Country Roads” #dslprojectgratitude #JohnDenver #kindnesswarrior #grateful #thankful
Laura is grateful for, “being born with Down Syndrome, my family and friends, actresses that inspire me, people that love me for me, AND the Backstreet Boys! #dslprojectgratitude #kindnesswarrior #confidence #downsyndrome #lovemeforme
Andrew is grateful for, “my family and best friends, working out, eating junk food by myself, the Florida Georgia Line, ranch dressing, Taco Bell, the Cubs and my girlfriend. #ranchdressing #dslprojectgratitude #kindnesswarrior
Rosie is grateful for, “animals, my friends, God, food, my brother and sisters, Russ, and dancing. #dslprojectgratitude #kindnesswarrior #DSLRocks
Lauren is grateful for #DSL Coach Shelly, Coach Cathy, Maddie, family, Nicole, my job, my boyfriend. #DSLProjectGratitude #KindessWarrior #ThankYou #GratefulNovember
Ellen is grateful for: family, friendship, my boyfriend, my brother and sister, feeling happy, and the DSL Thanksgiving. #DSLGratitudeProject #KindnessWarrior
Last weekend our Engagement Manager, Carly Riggs and member Jill Wright presented an Accessible Games Exchange at StateraArts #StateraConIV in New York City! Their session gave an overview of accessibility/accommodation and how (in most cases) making a space accessible just takes a little bit of thought. Attendees put these ideas into practice by sharing their […]
Karaoke party this morning with special guests- Evan and Vanessa!
The afternoon Art Appreciation class is hard at work making Monet inspired water lilly paintings. Thank you Willow for teaching an awesome class!
