Celebrating our DSL Graduates!
Congratulations to DSL members Gabby & Treasure on graduating from Ivy Tech Community College!
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Member Success Stories
Friends Reunite Thanks to DSL & Special Olympics KY
John and Byron became acquainted at DSL seven years ago through our adult tutoring program and immediately formed a strong connection! They now collaborate as co-coaches for DSL’s Special Olympics Young Athletes, showcasing an exceptional partnership. John, a dedicated father to a child with DS, and JCPS teacher alongside Byron, a passionate DSL member with […]
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DSL Visits the Capitol!
Three members of the Adult Developmental Academy got to go to Frankfort to participate in the Sunny Pages program. They also got to make an informational video about World Down Syndrome Day, and the Rock Your Socks movement. Sam, Joe, and Connor got to be honorary pages on the Senate floor for the day. They […]
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DSL’s David DeSanctis Honored in New York
A star-studded event was hosted in New York City and it was a night of celebration to raise funds to support the Down syndrome community. This impactful evening will honor trailblazer and Life Goes On actor, Chris Burke, and others who have helped expand representation for our community in film and television. Follow […]
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Congratulations to Anna on her new job!
Anna started work at Forest Springs Health Campus on February 21st! She has already made an amazing impression on coworkers and management. Anna’s nurturing and caregiving nature will be an asset like no other, and her ability to socialize and make others comfortable is going to offer endless benefits. Want to learn more about DSL’s […]
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Ds Awareness Month – Meet Mallory
Mallory is 11 years old and loves listening to music, cheering on her sister at volleyball games and eating rice and beans at her favorite restaurant El Nopal. She keeps us laughing with all her jokes and games she plays on us!
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Ds Awareness Month – Meet Skyler
This is Skyler He is in 3rd grade. He loves to sing and dance all day. He’s a class clown and always takes things from home for show and tell. (His class doesn’t have show n tell just him) He has 8 siblings, 2 nephews and 3 nieces. He’s the brightest light in my life.
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Ds Awareness Month – Meet Mia Rose
Meet Mia Rose she is 17 months. Mia is such a happy baby and loves to smile. Mia loves to eat and dance. Mia loves to crawl and is working on walking, she is such a sassy pants and has her family wrapped around her precious fingers
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Ds Awareness Month – Meet Sydney
Hi I’m Sydney (known to most as Sydney Roo or Roo Bear). I will be 2 in November! I’m walking all over the place and I love to dance to music (mostly Morgan Wallen). I love cuddles and I give great hugs. I love playing with my sister Brie, going for walks, swinging, and […]
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Ds Awareness Month – Meet Jill
This is Jill. She is the light of our lives. When we got the diagnosis, we had no idea how “different” could be so beautiful! Jill is currently attending Bellarmine University in their College Connections program. She works at Mercy Academy and attends ADA at DSL one day a week. Jill loves sports, acting, […]
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Ds Awareness Month – Meet Danny, Sammy, & Cammy
Meet our trio: Danny (9), Sammy (7), and Cammy (6)! Danny loves all kinds of music, fancy table settings, every cheese and chocolate known to man, hiking and exploring, building with legos, playing in sand or water, and swinging! He didn’t start to walk on his own until age 6, and now he is making […]
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Ds Awareness Month – Meet Thomas
Hey friends, My name is Thomas, but my Mama calls Thomas James, especially when I get into something I shouldn’t! I love to sit at the front door, looking out into our yard, as I babble at the big trees that circle my house. Lately, I’ve become obsessed with cars and trains, but I […]
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Ds Awareness Month – Meet Louis
Meet Louis!! Just turned 4. Loves going to school, playing with his little brother Presley, watching Blippi, waving hi and bye to everyone and singing and dancing to his favorite songs, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Bye, Bye, Bye, Can’t Stop the Feeling, Let it Go and Stars in the Sky.
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Ds Awareness Month – Meet Ellie
This Ellie and she is 4 years old. Ellie loves bouncing and watching Bluey and playing with her siblings. She is a sweet friend and loves to wave and give hugs. She enjoys sliding, swinging, and splashing in water. Ellie is funny and energetic and full of sass and loves dancing to music. We […]
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Ds Awareness Month – Meet Emily
This is Emily she’s 7 yrs old.. she goes to 2nd grade Emily loves music, swimming she’s a little mermaid, loves to watch Disney channel, Loves spending time with her sister and cousins… Emily still working really hard with her teachers and therapists.. working on communication skills.. working on recognizing the letters of her […]
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Ds Awareness Month – Meet Lola & Oliver
Meet Oliver & Lola! Lola 13 and Oliver 10!!! Lola is super outgoing, sweet, and sassy! Oliver is our shy guy with a million dollar smile
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Ds Awareness Month – Meet Ezra
Hello, meet Ezra! He is 13 months old and tons of fun! He loves things that spin, maracas, PBS Kids, and his toy hammer. He is very expressive, makes friends wherever he goes, and enjoys giving gigantic kisses.
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Ds Awareness Month – Meet Madison
This is Madison! She will be 4 in November. She’s learning to stand and move forward in her gait trainer. She adores her big brother and swinging is her favorite! She helped make the world a better place, along with DSL! Madison had a heart transplant at 7 months old. DSL used her story […]
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Ds Awareness Month – Meet Violet
Meet Violet Mae! She is 15months old and a ball of joy. Her big bright smile lights up a room. She is crawling everywhere and loves getting into things she KNOWS she’s not suppose to. She loves baby shark and Mrs. Rachel. She is our little red!
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Ds Awareness Month – Meet Jackson
Meet Jackson! This is Jackson, he is 16 months old. He love food, splashing in water and playing with his toys alone and with friends. He is now sitting up un assisted, working on sign language and loves watching Ms. Rachel.
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Ds Awareness Month – Meet Grace
This is Grace. She loves music, dancing, attending The Academy at DSL, going to the drag brunches at LeMoo, traveling with her mom, playing with her dog Arwen. Grace loves life. We all need a little Grace in our lives.
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Ds Awareness Month – Meet Sarah
This is Sarah Potter. She loves visiting her twin brother, Nick. Yesterday they celebrated their 30th birthday! Sarah also loves gymnastics, bowling, track, listening to music, dancing, and going out to eat!
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Ds Awareness Month – Meet Brystol
Meet Brystol! This is Brystol Rae she is our little Ray of sunshine who just so happens to love the color yellow! She likes to calm down by watching Hey Bear! She enjoys laying on the ground playing with her toys and making people laugh with all her facial expressions. She’s always happy to […]
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Ds Awareness Month – Meet Olivia
Meet Olivia! This is my AMAZING Olivia Paige!! She’s almost 9 months old (6 months corrected). She’s been a fighter from day one and continues to blow us away!! She loves Ms Rachel (I know….. I know…. she doesn’t watch it for too long lol) and has started saying Dada pretty frequently! We are […]
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Ds Awareness Month – Meet Grayson
Meet Grayson! Mr. Grayson is 8 years old and enjoys the 3rd grade. He loves going to school and loves everyone there. He also loves to go camping put put and playing with his little brother
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Ds Awareness Month – Meet Emily
Meet Emily! Cheers to Emily C Bush. She is a twenty two year old young lady who enjoys life to it’s fullest! She bowls. She dances. She plays basketball and softball. She is an amazing singer and performer. If her and Adele were in the same room you couldn’t tell them apart! She is a […]
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Academy Members from Down Syndrome of Louisville Embrace Gardening
The Academy members from Down Syndrome of Louisville have embarked on a gardening journey, showcasing their determination and love for nature. By cultivating their own garden, these individuals have discovered a newfound sense of independence, community, and accomplishment. Gardening has proven to be a therapeutic activity for the Academy members from Down Syndrome of Louisville, […]
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Grant Gupton and Macy Knights Honorary Captains at Racing
🎉 We are thrilled to share that two of our own, Grant Gupton and Macy Knights from Down Syndrome of Louisville, were recently named honorary captains for Racing Louisville women’s football team! 🏆 As honorary captains, they were featured on the jumbotron and given the incredible opportunity to attend the team’s training and experience the […]
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DSL Member, Jill Wright, cast in Sister Act the Musical
Congrats to DSL Member, Jill Wright, on being cast in Redline Performing Arts Company’s upcoming production of Sister Act the Musical! “Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty […]
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