Just because it’s past #WorldDownSyndromeDay doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate still! We celebrate every day! Hi! I’m Effie Sue Isaacs and I am almost 5 months old! I love watching my older sister and my two puppy brothers! They are easily hours of entertainment! I also love cuddling! I don’t care if it is with mommy, […]
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Happy #WorldDownSyndromeDay! Are your sporting your crazy socks today?! Share your crazy sock photos in the comments below! ???????????? Hi everyone, I’m Allen! I am 5 years old and go to school at CAL. I love being in school and have learned so much. I love the Cards, singing and dancing to my favorite music and […]
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It’s almost #WorldDownSyndromeDay and we are so excited to celebrate! I am Asher and was born May 2020. I love to cuddle with mommy and daddy, bounce and laugh, eat and sleep. I like seeing the other babies on zoom with Dawn on Saturday mornings, and mommy loved the gift basket when I was born! #WDSDCountdown […]
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Rebekah Toles is a senior at North Harrison High School. She loves singing, dancing, bowling, baseball, and art. She’s a kind, compassionate you woman who adores her family and friends. She is modeling in Down with Derby this year, and truly enjoys participating in the Living and Learning Class! #WDSDCountdown #WDSD2021 #321 #DSLKindnessWarrior Join us […]
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This is Jaxon or “Jaxon boy” as we like to call him. Jaxon turns 4 this June, loves playing dress up with his little sister (or more like she dresses him), loves singing at Church, and has recently decided that he can walk unassisted! Yay! He loves playing with friends at daycare and is rocking […]
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Hi! I am Jill. I am 20 years old. I love acting, sports and my friends. I am planning on going to Las Vegas for my 21st birthday. What happens in Vegas…! I work at Mercy Academy and love it! DSL has been a huge part of my life since I was 19 days old. […]
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I’m Madison! I’m 15 months old. I was born with a congenital heart defect and have had 3 open heart surgeries with the last being a heart transplant. I love to roll around on the floor and grab for toys, and I’m working on sitting up on my own. I love my brother and watch […]
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Everyone meet Calvin, our March #SchoolAgeSpotlight! 13 year old Calvin is confident, loving, and active, and is a great dancer! He loves basketball, Supreme Pizza, and anything to do with the Cards and Lebron James. Calvin enjoys getting to ride the bus to school and see his friends and teachers, and is working hard to become a better reader. […]
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Hi! I’m Emily Sophia Rivas and I’m 4 years old! I’m pre-k, and I go to Brandenburg Elementary school. I love music, dancing, painting, puzzles, but mostly I love drawing on the house walls. So permanent markers are banned from my house…my mom said so. I miss my DSL Therapist Hannah. I learned so much from her and […]
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Hi my name is Emily Bush! I’m almost 20 years old. I’m in Best Buddies, Special Olympics, and a dancer. I love singing the National Anthem. The most important thing is that I’m a “Kindness Warrior “ Thanks DSL for supporting me! Oh, and I love Miss Carly! #WDSD2021 #WDSDCountdown #321 #DSLKindnessWarrior Join us in Supporting […]
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Hi I’m Elijah! On any given day you will find me dancing up a storm to music with my headphones on – No really, I am breaking a sweat over here. I love music, basketball, softball, my family and anything that let’s me have a good time. I am a freshman in high school but […]
Read MoreThis is Mallory. She is 9 years old, likes to play on her tablet, listen to music, play hide and seek, and tell knock knock jokes. This past year, Mallory has participated in some virtual activities DSL has offered and is looking forward to bike camp this spring. We are forever grateful for all the […]
Read MoreHi! My name is McKenna Hayden. I am 18 and a senior in high school. I have been a cheerleader, FCA and Best Buddies member, on homecoming court and in many other activities! I love Boogie Down Crew because it is time I spend with my friends, doing two of my favorite things: singing and […]
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I’m Cora and I’m three years old! I love music, reading books, and being outside. My friend and DSL developmental interventionist, Dawn Guy, helped me get ready for preschool, and my teacher says I’m doing great. School is the best! I love doing virtual circle time with Ms. Dawn and my DSL friends. #WDSDCountdown #WorldDownSyndromeDay […]
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Hello I am Jaxxon! I just turned 4 in November. I have two siblings, and I am the middle child! I like spending time on the four wheel or the tablet, but I hate car washes and tomatoes! My mom & I are very grateful to have support from all the mommas and DSL! #WorldDownSyndromeDay […]
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Hi! My name is Grace and I am 21 years old. I love dancing, listening to music and can’t wait to hang out with my friends again – DSL is a big part of my life! #WorldDownSyndromeDay #WDSDCountdown #321 #DSLKindnessWarrior Join us in Supporting our Members Would you like to spotlight your member for World […]
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Hi! My name is Cole and I will be a teenager next month! I am the youngest of six, and my favorite things are my iPad, Music, and my service dog named Chip! #WorldDownSyndromeDay #WDSDCountdown #321 #DSLKindnessWarrior Join us in Supporting our Members Would you like to spotlight your member for World Down Syndrome Day? Email ivyf@dsoflou.org to share!
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My name is Eliana and I’m 2 years old. In addition to rocking an extra chromosome, I also rock pulmonary hypertension, a couple heart defects and a feeding tube. My super power is eating and sleeping at the same time!! I love my family and music and toys that light up. I can crawl and […]
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Hi, my name is Megan. I am 26 years old. I love dancing and listening to music, and I am so ready to hang out with my friends again! I really enjoy DSL zoom online everyday – DSL is a big part of my life! Megan and all of our Virtual ADA attendees are especially […]
Read MoreHello! My name is Isaac! I’m 8 years old and in 1st grade. I love my family, dancing to music, my cat Pumpkin, watching Mickey, 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 my friends who […]
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Hello! My name is Isaac! I’m 8 years old and in 1st grade. I love my family, dancing to music, my cat Pumpkin, watching Mickey, 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 my friends who […]
Read More I BIG shoutout to Grant Gupton for being selected as one of the 20 under 40 in Shelby County! Congratulations Grant – we are so proud of you!! #20Under40 #DSLKindnessWarrior #ActuallyICan
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I BIG shoutout to Grant Gupton for being selected as one of the 20 under 40 in Shelby County! Congratulations Grant – we are so proud of you!! #20Under40 #DSLKindnessWarrior #ActuallyICan
Read More Meet Joey Grace, our #WDSDCountdown spotlight for today! ???????? Hi! I’m Joey Grace! I was born 7/27/20. I am the youngest of 4 girls and like to move a lot! I haven’t met any friends yet from DSL in person but everyone has been super encouraging and has been encouraging my Momma since day 1!!! #WorldDownSyndromeDay […]
Read MoreMeet Joey Grace, our #WDSDCountdown spotlight for today! ???????? Hi! I’m Joey Grace! I was born 7/27/20. I am the youngest of 4 girls and like to move a lot! I haven’t met any friends yet from DSL in person but everyone has been super encouraging and has been encouraging my Momma since day 1!!! #WorldDownSyndromeDay […]
Read MoreIt’s March & you know what that means? We’re kicking off our #WorldDownSyndromeDay celebration countdown! Let’s show our members some love! Hi! My name is Sam. I am 25 yrs old. I love to sing and act. I have a boy band called Backstreet Dreams. I am missing my favorite program at DSL, the Adult […]
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It’s March & you know what that means? We’re kicking off our #WorldDownSyndromeDay celebration countdown! Let’s show our members some love! Hi! My name is Sam. I am 25 yrs old. I love to sing and act. I have a boy band called Backstreet Dreams. I am missing my favorite program at DSL, the Adult […]
Read More We’re doing a little #ShoutoutSaturday for DSL Member Bridget! Every year for her birthday Bridget loves to give gifts to @Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital , stockpiling gifts from their wish list and delivering them in person. This year, Bridget’s manager from @Kohl’s was so moved by her generosity he contributed 20 children’s books and […]
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A quick #MotivationMonday shoutout to Nonni! She had her first independent shift at @ZEGGZ on Saturday & did amazing!! Our Career Solutions Specialist Zac Sappenfield said Nonni had the shortest training time ever – only 2 shifts! Way to go Nonni – we are so proud of you! #DSLKindnessWarrior #SupportedEmployment #ActuallyICan Partner with our Supported Employment Programs
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We got to know one of our School age members a little better & wanted you to get to know her too! Meet 7 year-old Cordelia Brown! What have you been up to 2021? I have been helping my dad cook, going to school at home, and playing with my Bebe (grandmother). What is your […]
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