DSL Chef level: Intermediate (Oven use) Sensory warning! May want gloves to mix and make meatballs with our hands Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef or turkey 4 oz. pepperoni chopped up into small bits 1 egg 1/2 Italian bread crumbs 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder cooking spray […]
DSL Chef Level: Intermediate (skillet use) *Could modify and use a panini press, sandwich press or George Forman grill instead of skillet Ingredients: (Carly will make both sandwiches, but you can choose just one if you’d like) For the Monte Cristos: 4 slices of thin sandwich bread (we will make 2 savory sandwiches) 4 slices […]
DSL Chef level: easy Smoothies are amazing because you can make them however you like! Smoothie bowls are even more fun because you get to add yummy items to the top of your smoothie bowl. The trick is to keep your smoothie mixture super thick so you can eat it with a spoon, and top […]
DSL Chef Level: Easy (Microwave) Ingredients 1 cup pretzels 2½ cups Honey Nut Cheerios 2½ cups Corn Chex 1 cup peanuts 1 package (12 ounces) candy corn M&M’s 2 cups candy corn 1 package (12 ounces) white chocolate chips 1 ½ Tablespoons vegetable oil Halloween sprinkles optional Instructions Wash your hands! In a large bowl combine the pretzels, Cheerios, Corn Chex, peanuts, M&M’s and candy corn. Stir to combine then set aside. […]
DSL Chef Level: Easy (stove) Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 packet taco seasoning 2 cups water 2 cups Minute Rice uncooked 1 cup salsa 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Taco fixin’s of your choice- tortilla chips, tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream… Instructions In a large skillet, brown and crumble ground beef. Drain excess grease. Add […]
DSL Chef Level: Easy Before class: Thaw your pie crust! Read the package instructions Ingredients: 14.1 ounce refrigerated package pie crust (2 crusts) or a can of biscuits 1/2 can (21 ounce) apple pie filling (or your favorite pie filling) 1 large egg water 3 teaspoons sugar Caramel sauce for dipping, optional Directions: Wash your Hands! Cut the pie crusts into 5-inch circles using a […]
You have ONE HUNDRED days until it’s time to go OVER THE EDGE for Down Syndrome of Louisville. – Anyone who raises $1,000 or more gets to send someone Over The Edge of Louisville Hyatt Regency in Downtown Louisville. – If $1500 is raised, you get to wear a GoPro to document the experience. – […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 California Avocados, diced 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 1/4 cup red onion, diced 2 Tbsp sun-dried tomatoes, diced 1/2 lime, juiced 1/2 tsp Kosher salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/8 tsp garlic powder 4 full-size egg roll wrappers canola oil spray Avocado Dip Ingredients (optional!): 2 Tbsp light sour […]
TAKE ACTION ACTION ALERT: ASK CONGRESS TO FULLY FUND THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), originally passed in 1975, guarantees all students with disabilities the right to a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. Along with the rights to students and families conferred by IDEA, […]
Hello everyone! My name is Shelby Young. I was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky along with my two sisters Lauren and Bailee who both happen to have Down Syndrome. I am the middle child, so I had a unique experience growing up and had the opportunity to see how services and supportive opportunities for those […]
I was born and raised in Louisville with my 2 older brothers (Jason and Josh – yes I am the baby and the only girl). My father was a Home Builder and my Mother was a Registered Nurse and homemaker. I attended St. Bartholomew for elementary and middle school. Graduated with Honors from Assumptions High […]
Raised to live in a way that must have reason and purpose. DSL: My background in having a cousin with down syndrome, working a couple of Special Olympics State games with my aunt while growing up, and coaching the Louisville Jazz, a basketball team with many members of DSL has lead me to want a […]
My first connection with DSL was 20 years ago when my daughter Ellie was born. At that time, DSL was very small, operating in a tiny office. Our first Buddy Walk there was about 150 people present. We watched DSL grow into the renovated old house on Bardstown Road and now to our beautiful campus. […]
Work: Insuramax, Insurance Agent/Partner From: Louisville High School: Ballard (1999 State Soccer Champions and Ranked #1 in the country) College: University of Kentucky Hobbies: Golf, Tennis, Family, Soccer Community: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Wesley Manor, Independent Insurance Agents of Kentucky, and YPAL. Wife: Lindsay Family: Harper (11), Molly Frances (8) and Wells (6) Dog: Annie […]
Everyday is a gift and no matter the situation you have the power to brighten someone’s days with a simple smile and hello. Jayme Perez has been in sales and marketing for over 20 years. She has a digital marketing background previously working for major newspaper companies and TV stations. Jayme is currently a Sponsorship Sales […]
Came to U.S. for Graduate studies from India fifty years ago Worked at AT&T Bell Labs in Atlanta in the field of Optical Fiber Reliability for 26 years Taught MBA and DBA at Argosy University for 16 years Our daughter Priya encouraged us to move to Louisville and introduced us to DSL After visiting […]
I am currently running a healthcare RCM company that provides services to Federally Qualified Health Centers and Behavioral Health organizations. Many of our clients are serving underserved communities and almost all are non-profit organizations. I have been married to my wife Ange for 29 years this coming February. We have 2 sons Conner (25) and Evan […]
DSL Board Treasurer Born and raised in Louisville (PRP area) 6 siblings 3 Brothers (Sean, Jason, Mark) 3 Sisters (Andrea, Elizabeth, Rose) Elizabeth passed away in August 2017 9 nieces & nephews Eagle Scout Butler High School c/o 2011 Ran track & cross-county all 4 years Bellarmine University c/o 2015 Major: Criminal Justice & Sociology […]
I have a 30-year-old son with Down syndrome and have been involved with this group before it was established as Down Syndrome of Louisville. Back then all we had was Jean Bryson and the Early Intervention Program which served individuals with Ds from birth to 5 years of age. Jefferson County provided her with a […]
DSL Board President “Everything will come. It will come slowly, but it will come fully.” – Steve Swan, September 2015. I’m from Frankfort, Madisonville, and Louisville, Kentucky. I’m also from Boston, MA. I was born or grew up in some way in each of those places. But I really finished growing up when I met […]
DSL Board President Spouse: Susan , Children: Katherine & David Virgo – 6th sign of the zodiac. “Virgos, more than any other zodiac sign, were born to serve, and it gives them (me) great joy. They are also tailor-made for the job since common Virgo traits are being industrious, methodical, and efficient. The sense of […]
DSL Chef Level: Easy (stove or air fryer) Ingredients: The Roasted Grapes 3 cups seedless red grapes washed 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil plus more as needed 1/4 tsp kosher salt plus more for serving 2 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary The Crostini 2 slices sourdough bread or hearty bread of your choosing 1/2 cup […]
DSL Chef Level: Intermediate (stove) Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (canned is fine!) 2 bags of frozen broccoli (fresh is fine!) 8oz chicken broth 2 cans cream of chicken soup Shredded cheese ⅔ cup mayo ½ stick butter Box of stovetop savory herb stuffing Directions: Preheat oven to 350 Shred chicken and set […]
DSL Chef Level: Intermediate (Oven and stove) Ingredients: 8oz gnocchi 2lbs skinless chicken thighs or breasts thinly sliced 4 tbsp honey 4 tbsp vegetable oil 4 tbsp Thai green curry paste (add little at a time, all curries are different) 4 tbsp peanut butter 1 tsp salt 2 heads of broccoli, cut into florets 1 […]
DSL Chef Level: Easy 4 large tortillas 8 oz. deli sliced chicken breast 8 strips thick cut bacon, cooked crisp 2 cups lettuce leaves 1/2 cup diced tomatoes 4 tbsp ranch dressing Avocado Instructions Lay tortilla out on plate, top with 1/2 cup lettuce leaves in center of tortilla. Top with 2 tbsp diced tomatoes, […]
With the generous support of the NASCAR Foundation, Down Syndrome of Louisville began providing Pop-Up Programming in areas around Louisville in February and it has been a positive experience for all involved. Many of our members cannot make it to our campus for classes due to distance- but they have welcomed having opportunities that they […]
Hallmark to Debut Romance Centered on Lead Character With Down Syndrome (Exclusive) By Philiana Ng 10:56 AM PDT, April 13, 2022 Link to original article Hallmark Movies & Mysteries will premiere a new romance centered on a lead character with Down syndrome, ET can exclusively reveal. Color My World With Love, which recently wrapped production, follows […]
Down Syndrome of Louisville is honored to be a recipient of a grant from the GPD Employees’ Foundation. The partnership with GPD will allow Down Syndrome of Louisville to continue providing vital services to individuals with Down syndrome that are just beginning their educational journey. Thank you, GPD!
