Down Syndrome of Louisville Members Selected to Participate in Kentucky Derby Festival Spring Fashion Show Bridget Matsen and Madeline Franklin will be walking the runway on Thursday, March 31 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 30, 2022) – Two Down Syndrome of Louisville members will participate in the 2022 Kentucky Derby Festival (KDF) Spring Fashion Show Presented by Macy’s […]
Hi! I’m Drew! I’m 30 years old and like hanging out with friends and being at DSL. Right now I am working on being myself, being more helpful, and eating more healthy! In my free time, I love to watch X-Men and Disney movies. Hi! I’m Rosie! I’m 27 […]
Jenny Armour is a senior at Pitt Academy. She loves to sing, dance, swim, and participate in DSL social events. Her favorites are dances, holiday events, and the girl’s lock-in. Jenny excels in multiplication, division, and STEM activities at school. She is a joy and the life of any party.
Addison is a 16-year-old 8th grader at Christian Academy of Louisville where he plays percussion in their Marching Band and runs on the Track Team! He loves ALL kinds of music from Fred Astaire & Broadway to 80’s rock and Skillet! When not competing in Marching Band Competitions or Track Meets, you might find […]
This is Louis! He is 2 and a half and just got the hang of walking. He loves to walk up and give hugs on the legs and say aww! He enjoys watching all sports, musicals, and Bluey! Louis is looking forward to becoming a big brother for the first time, next month!
My name is Levi Lopez. I’m 8 years old and have never met a stranger. I love my mom and dad very much, they do so much for me along with my Team Levi Family. I love to meet new people and make friends everywhere I go. I love swimming, cooking, cars, running […]
My name is Harris. I’m 2 going on 25. I’m a happy little kid but sometimes I like to mix it up and show my bossy side. When I start pointing at things, that’s when I mean business. My hobbies include building forts, playing with my twin brother, and seeing how far I can throw […]
Gracey is 6 years old. She goes to kindergarten and adores her teachers and classmates. Gracey loves horses, music, dancing, playing drums, riding her 4 wheeler, and swimming. Gracey has a tremendous heart and loves her big sister Autumn more than anything.
Bo is 8 years old and in the 1st grade at Lexington Elementary. Bo loves school, playing baseball with his IE (nanny, Gma) and playing basketball at school with his best friend Garrick! He also is really into marvel characters like Spider-Man and Hulk. Bo oozes Pure Joy and if Bo loves you his […]
Hi, my name is Tyson! I’m two years old and I’m learning how to walk and eat solid foods. I love my family and giving them hugs and kisses (and sometimes pulling their hair). I enjoy going to DSL to sing with Mrs. Dawn and play with my friends (and I especially like going into […]
Hi, My name is Brian Graeser and you can tell from my picture, I’m 36 years old. I have been a member of Down Syndrome of Louisville my whole life. I love my family and my friends. My life is busy with my job, ADA, sports, and my favorite thing to do is […]
This is Kynleigh, she will be 8 years old in July. She is the most amazing little girl and brings so much joy to our lives. One of her favorite things to do is sing.
My name is Grace and I am 22 years old. I attended ADA at DSL three days a week and love it. I love singing, dancing, and hanging out with friends. I love taking girls-only trips with my Mom. Honestly, I just love life!
Hi Guys! My name is Lila June and I’m 5! I really love preschool and am super excited to start Kindergarten in the fall. Here’s a picture of me at school sharing a book about Down Syndrome with my friends. I love to read, tell knock-knock jokes, and dance. I especially love my dance […]
Eli is 11 and loves YouTube, video games, and playing sports. He is kind and loves to help others, including cleaning and organizing! Eli is a good friend and is full of personality. He keeps us on our toes and ALWAYS laughing!
Meet Amber! Amber is 37 and likes music and meditation yoga. She is currently working on math skills and learning how to handle stress, and is excited about helping out staff and working with the kids at SEE Camp. She loves chicken, pizza, and any healthy foods, and she loves to watch Reba, […]
Hi, this is Allen! A big-time lover of the Cards!! He is 6 years old and is in Kindergarten at CAL. Allen enjoys playing outside, playing air hockey, practicing math and reading, and spending time with family. He is independent, all boy, and wants to do things his way:) Allen is sure to bring […]
Hi! My name is Mallory, I am 10 years old and in the 4th grade. I recently joined my school’s cheer team and am enjoying meeting new friends. I love listening to music and being with my family. I appreciate everything that DSL has to offer and can’t wait for the summer SEE camp!
This is Emily Bush. She is a kindness warrior and a proud member of the boogie down crew, ADA, and various other DSL groups. She is 20 1/2 years old and is so excited to be one of this year’s DSL ambassadors. She is a loyal friend and an amazing daughter. She absolutely brings a […]
Hello! My name is Isaac! I’m 9 years old and in the 2nd grade. I love my family, watching Encanto and dancing to the music, 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 the summer SEE […]
My name is Sammy. If you ask me my name, I’ll tell you “eee” because it’s hard for me to make all my letter sounds. But don’t let my difficulty communicating fool you. I understand almost everything you say to me and am trying to tell you more than I am able. I have lots […]
Day five of our #WorldDownSyndromeDay Countdown! Meet Sydney! Hi! I’m Sydney Brooklyn and I’m 3 months old. I love to snuggle and smile. My family is so thankful for me Would you like to share a spotlight of someone you love with Ds? Contact [email protected]
Meet Emma! She is 11 years old. She practices with the East cross country team. She participates in Special Olympics track and gymnastics. She plays t-ball with the Miracle League and started hitting the ball without the tee this past season. She enjoys going to school and seeing her friends. She’s a fashion diva, loves […]
Say Hey to Stella, our #WDSD Countdown Spotlight for today! Stella is 9 years old and in 3rd grade. She was on the cross country team this year and has taken dance the last few years. She loves pizza, French fries, and tacos. When she’s at home you can find her dressing up in her […]
Day two of our countdown to World Down Syndrome Day! Meet today’s spotlight, Chelsea Kay Phillips! She will be 9 on April 9th. She loves chocolate and Batman. Would you like to share a spotlight of someone you love with Ds? Contact [email protected]
World Down Syndrome Day is this month on March 21st! We’ll be celebrating all month long by sharing spotlights of the amazing members in our community with Down syndrome! My name is Miracle. I’m 4yrs old and the youngest of all my siblings. I love to see people smile and be happy. I’m a pre-k […]
Funds raised at Louisville Penn Station locations will be donated to Down Syndrome of Louisville For the third year in a row, Penn Station is hosting its Round-Up for Down Syndrome campaign from March 1-21, which will benefit Down Syndrome organizations across the country, including Down Syndrome of Louisville. During the campaign, participants can grab […]
Down Syndrome of Louisville Fundraiser Returns to Live Format The 11th Annual Gallop Gala presented by MHS Louisville, Ky. (Feb. 2, 2022) – Down Syndrome of Louisville is celebrating the 11th year of it’s popular fundraising event, the Gallop Gala, by returning to an in-person format. The event will be held at Churchill Downs on […]
BIG congrats to Bailee – today is her first day of work at her first PAID position, at Burkes Outlet!! We are so proud of you, Bailee! A big thanks and congrats to Kristen Falcone and the DSL Career Solutions Team for training Bailee and prepping her for success!! Another proud Career Solutions moment today […]
We can’t let #CHDAwarenessWeek go by without acknowledging all our #HeartWarriors! Did you know that about 50% of infants with Down syndrome have some form of heart condition? Let’s celebrate our #HeartHeroes in the Ds Community – share an extra hug with your #CHDWarrior today! Here are stories from two of our own Heart Heroes: Ellie Parnell: Ellie’s new […]
