Allen says Go Cards!!! Our wild and loving boy is 4 years old and just started preschool. He loves the Cards, Mickey Mouse, Ice cream and music! His older sisters, Allie and Grace and our dog, Penny are Allen’s best buds???? He is quite the talker and continues making us so proud in all that […]
This is Sam!! He is 24 yrs old. He has a smile that lights up the world! He has been employed for 2 years at Mission BBq. He also is known for the band he created, Backstreet Dreams! He is involved in many things and activities including ADA, SOKY sports, a traveling choir, and he […]
My girl Megan loves music and singing and dance. Her life is so awesome. Her favorite is WWE wrestling.
This is Bo. He is 6 yrs old and started kindergarten in a general education classroom with his friends. Bo loves school and is doing fantastic. He has two amazing big sisters Jaylyn and Madi that adore him Bo has had speech and play group with DSL in the past but with two busy sisters […]
This is Eli. He’s almost 9 and in 2nd grade. His favorite subject is math. He is getting braver in the pool. He loves tball, video games and his big sister. We’ve been coming to Dsl since his birth. We have made so many friends and he loves the SEE program in the summer.
This is Easton! He is 4 years old! He just started his first year of Pre-k and is doing great! He is full of sweetness and sass and rules the house! He has a big brother Elijah and their bond is incredible! Easton has changed our world and makes everyone that knows him want to […]
I’m Skyler I’m 5 and I’m in pre-K I have a huge personality. I love school and my quiet time. I enjoy music therapy every Friday. I have lots of business meetings and phone calls! ???? I am smart, I am loved.
This is Grace. She can do anything. At 20 years old she loves attending UL and hanging out with her friends. The sky is the limit.
Ellie Catherine is 7 years old and is full of energy and personality and sass!???? She loves loves loves music and dancing! She is a great big sister to her little sis Norah and they are becoming the best of friends. She really enjoys school and her favorite is P.E. Ellie is a one of […]
Dylan age 10. Dylan loves to play tennis and soccer. Enjoys reading and playing x box. ????????
My name is Jordan. I will be 14 in November. I started a new school this year and love it. Your looking at Moore’s new ball boy for the basketball team. I like all things food and video games. My mom tries to get me outside but I’m not a fan. However, I love softball, […]
This girl…..Emily Bush……no limits. We have never-told her that she “can’t do it” because she has Down syndrome. We’re not afraid to find out how far she’ll go! She CAN do anything ❤️
This is Bailey. Always attracting the ladies ???? He is 24 years old and is celebrating 4 years of employment with FLIK dining at Trinity High School. Bailey also assists with their culinary club. He loves hanging with his friends especially the members of Backstreet Dreams.
Daisy is 2.5. She loves gymnastics, music, art, and being in front of the camera. ???? She is sweet and funny, and a fantastic big sister to her baby brother, too. We are so lucky to have her in our lives! #downsyndromeawareness
Hello from Isaac! I’m 6 years old and I started Kindergarten this year! I love my school, teachers and friends. I love watching baseball, going to church and playing with my sister, Lily. I know dozens upon dozens of signs which helps me communicate, I’m working on clarity with words I do know how to […]
Cora is almost 2 years old. She’s funny, energetic, and stubborn. Cora communicates mostly through sign language and has about 16 signs. Her favorite sign is “eat!”She’s currently working on walking independently and makes progress everyday! Cora loves going to toddler class at DSL, and singing songs with Ms. Hannah. She also gets regular visits […]
Stella age 6 Stella has two big brothers that she is constantly trying to imitate. She loves for them to chase her and wrestle. Stella just started Kindergarten this year, fully included in gen ed. She is learning sight words and loves to read. She loves playing with her friends. Her favorite game is Hide […]
Here is 2 year old Alia! She loves giving high fives, playing ball with people, singing songs, babies, and loving on her siblings. She is a sweet gift to our family!
This is my beautiful Miracle. She is 2yrs old. She is very smart, energetic, and full of love. Nomatter how your day is going this little girl will definitely but a smile on your face. She loves dancing and singing. She also likes bossing her 4yr and 1yr old niece around lol. She has been […]
We were also featured on MANY more news stations in various cities across the country!
The famous tweet! WHAS Coverage WLKY Coverage
August 19, 2019 DSL Family, We wanted to send out more communication on the incidents that were reported this weekend. On Friday, August 16, WDRB reported that an arrest had been made after an incident involving a driver and one of our members on July 3. After investigation, DSL was assured that the event described […]
After serving hundreds of hours of community service, Lucas Fortwengler became the first individual with Down syndrome to receive the Gold Congressional Award in Kentucky. Congressman John Yarmuth awarded Lucas this honor in Washington D.C. on June 20th, 2019. Lucas’s sister Kaitlin writes: “There you have it, folks!! Kentucky’s FIRST Congressional Award Recipient with Down […]
We are so proud of our 4 college graduates! Trenton, Austin, Ryan and Paulette have all received a certificate of completion from Jefferson Community and Technical College through the College Connections Program. This program was started ten years ago and has had 34 graduates so far. We can’t wait to see what these grads do […]
Imagine a place with no bullies, it is easy to do. Include everyone in your kindness – and it will come back to you. Imagine everyone with a real job! It’s not hard to do. People with disabilities can be included- and can make money too. Imagine everyone with an education, it is easy to […]
John Hammon and Byron Lukins John and Byron have been tutoring partners for over a year. They meet weekly to work on Byron’s academic goals. John is a humanities teacher at Iroquois High School. He is the proud dad of two great kids, Abby (2) and Owen (6). Owen has Down syndrome and loves coming […]
Our second Audition Bootcamp is for adults who are interested in auditioning out in the community, and for those looking to come out of their shell a bit. Each week, we have a teaching artist from the Louisville area focus on one element of auditioning and acting. This week we learned about the voice from […]
Today’s #kindnesswarrior volunteer feature is Becky Stotts! Becky has been volunteering at DSL for 6 years and has helped with just about every program we offer! Her presence is most known at our Indiana campus where she tutors not one but TWO of our awesome adults, Libby and Megan (pictured here.) Becky and Megan reached […]
Our next featured #kindnesswarrior is Volunteer Bud Newman!! Lovingly known as “Mr. Bud” around here, he is the loyal and dependable front desk receptionist at DSL on Mondays. He utilizes his professional communication skills to assist our members and our guests in navigating their way at the Down Syndrome of Louisville Lifelong Learning Center. Bud […]
