DSL Receives a New York Life Community Impact Grant

We’re excited to share that Down Syndrome of Louisville (DSL) has received a $25,000 Community Impact Grant from New York Life! This grant was earned through the volunteer service of one of our own: Terry Fenwick, a New York Life agent with the Kentucky General Office. New York Life’s Community Impact Grant program honors agents […]

Snowy Owl Foundation’s Grant Supports SEE Camp

Thank you to the Snowy Owl Foundation for their generous grant sponsorship of our SEE Camp this summer. Their support brought music into our campers’ days and made it possible for KMAC Contemporary Art Museum to lead one-on-one art sessions, giving our members new ways to create, express themselves, and build confidence. We are grateful […]

DSL Indiana Waiver Update

Hello Indiana DSL Families, I’m reaching out with an update on a topic that’s deeply important to many of you – Medicaid billing. As the new(ish) Executive Director of Down Syndrome of Louisville, I’ve had the privilege of hearing your thoughts and priorities firsthand, and I want you to know that this is a top […]

DSL Education Series: Special Needs Financial Planning

  Sessions cover government programs and benefits, special needs trusts, ABLE accounts and guardianship, and life care planning. All members of the Louisville metro community are welcome to join, as the sessions are free and open to the public. This education series features Gordon Homes, a Financial Advisor and Special Care Planner with WestPoint Financial […]

Meet Scott Armstrong, DSL’s New Sr. Director of Institutional Advancement

Hi DSL family! I’m so excited to introduce myself as your new grant writer, and I wanted to share a little about who I am, both personally and professionally. Outside of work, family is everything to me. My wife Lori and I celebrated 30 years of marriage last month, and we have two amazing adult […]

DSL Education Series: Caregiver Burnout

  Additional questions? Email Loren!

Meet Tyler Yankey

Meet Tyler Yankey, DSL’s new Sr. Director of Development! Reach out to Tyler directly: [email protected]

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!

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 […]

Thank You Irvin & Alice Etscorn Foundation

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 […]

DSL Hosts Mom’s Night Out!

On Thursday, November 13th, our Moms Night Out gathered close to seventy incredible moms and caregivers for an evening filled with connection, laughter, and genuine joy. Down Syndrome of Louisville was proud to host the event alongside our partners at Barren Heights, FEAT Louisville, and Critically Loved, creating a space that honored the heart of […]