The Future is Bright at DSL!

We have some exciting news to share! Over the past several months, Down Syndrome of Louisville (DSL) has been quietly laying the groundwork for something meaningful through the early, “silent phase” of a capital campaign. During this time, our team has engaged in a behind-the-scenes fundraising effort that typically takes place before any broader public […]

2026 Gallop Gala Video

If this doesn’t make you want to lock in your ticket for 2027, weeks don’t know what will! Thank you to the incredible Jonathon Cullen for capturing this incredible video from Friday night! Hope to see everyone on April 16th, 2027 at the Galt House!

Thank You Signarama!

Thank you to Signarma for their generous grant supporting the purchase of new promotional signage for our DSL events throughout the year!

DSL Receives the Meta Data Center Community Action Grant

Thank you to the Jeffersonville Meta Data Center for their generous grant supporting the purchase of new computers and a storage hub for our Southern Indiana Academy. These tools will help create more opportunities for our members to learn, connect, and build valuable digital skills. We are grateful for Meta’s investment in our community as […]

DSL’s Shelly Durbin Nominated by Andy Beshear

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Shelly Durbin, Director of Waiver Services and Adult Programs at Down Syndrome of Louisville, who was recently nominated by Andy Beshear to serve on a first-of-its-kind state council focused on advancing services and supports for Kentuckians with disabilities. Shelly’s work at DSL has long been rooted in advocacy, thoughtful […]

Sacred Heart Students Craft Kindness for DSL Families

Last week, Down Syndrome of Louisville was honored to welcome two talented students from Sacred Heart Model School — Kinley Jones and Lily Page — who generously donated their time and creativity to support our youngest members. As part of their eighth grade community project, Kinley and Lily handmade a collection of beautifully crocheted stuffed […]

Serving Up Kindness: State Champs Support DSL

Congratulations to this incredible team of women who served up more than just tennis talent at the 2025 USTA Kentucky Adult 40 & Over State Championship in Lexington! Not only did they ace the competition and take home the state title, but they also chose to give back — selecting Down Syndrome of Louisville as […]

Sam, Tim, & Taylor join Tony & Dwight on 840 WHAS

Taylor, Tim, and Sam “the freeze man” joined Tony & Dwight on May 15th to share exciting updates about Down Syndrome of Louisville’s new chapter and our upcoming Pro-Celebrity Golf Tournament!

Meet Taylor Ingram: DSL’s New Executive Director

Down Syndrome of Louisville (DSL) has named Taylor Ingram the next executive director of the organization, effective May 12, 2025. DSL is a resource for people with Down syndrome and their families, offering opportunities to connect socially as well as through programming that helps each individual identify and work toward achieving goals in education, physical […]

DSL Visits St. X for World Down Syndrome Day

This past weekend was a whirlwind of celebrations for World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), but we had to take a moment to reflect on one of the most incredible highlights—our visit to St. Xavier High School on Friday! St. X has truly embraced the Kindness Warrior movement, with every student in the school officially trained […]

Welcome DSL’s new Family Engagement Coordinator, Rachel Cummings

“Hey there, DSL crew, members and family! I’m Rachel Cummings, and I’m the new Family Engagement Coordinator! My journey here began in 2006, when my younger brother Ben was born with Down syndrome. In 2017, I began working with a research lab at the University of Louisville that specializes in children and individuals with genetic […]

Louisville Ballet’s Adaptive Dance Program for DSL’s Boogie Down Ballet