Hi, my name is Amelia and I am 2 years old. I started walking when I was 20 months old and my family is incredibly proud of the progress I have made. I love to dance, swim, go to the zoo, and play with my twin sister Clara. If you would like to share a […]
Read MoreDown Syndrome Awareness Month – Day #8! 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 Sid the Science Kid, wrestling with my dad and laughter. I am thankful for DSL and my friends who I know there. If you would […]
Read MoreOne week into Down Syndrome Awareness Month! What are you doing throughout this month to celebrate? Meet Grace! She is 22 years old and loves to travel. She attends DSL ADA and loves it. She loves life and has brought us so much joy! If you would like to share a spotlight for someone you […]
Read MoreDown Syndrome Awareness Month – Day #6! 💛💙 This is Ellie. She is 2 (will be 3 in December). She has a lot of spunk and is the most adorable ever. She loves laughing at her siblings, her Dada, looking at pictures of dogs, and all the light-up, music-making toys. She also LOVES playing with her […]
Read MoreDown Syndrome Awareness Month – Day #5! 💙💛 This is Jacob Reigel! He’s 7 years old and in the second grade. He is loving school this year especially being in class with his buddy Sam Spalding. Jacob loves to sing, dance, and act. He’s a huge fan of Fall Out Boy, minions, and any movie that […]
Read MoreHappy Monday! We’re still over here celebrating the kickoff of Down Syndrome Awareness Month! Meet Kynleigh! She just turned 7 in July. She loves music, dancing and living life like a party! If you would like to share a spotlight for someone you love with Down Syndrome contact [email protected] #DownSyndromeAwareness #DSLKindnessWarrior #TheLuckyFew #DownSyndromeLove
Read MoreDown Syndrome Awareness Month is in full swing and we want you to meet more of our amazing members! Hi, this is Allen! He is 6 years old and is in Kindergarten at CAL. A big-time lover of the Cards, Allen also enjoys playing outside with his big sisters, riding his new bike, music, and […]
Read MoreMeet Sam Roach! He’s 26 years old. He loves music, loves to sing and entertain and has a boy band, Back Street Dreams, plays sports with SOKY, loves hanging out with his friends, and CLS workers. He works at Mission BBQ and volunteers at Southeast Christian Church. Sam LOVES life! If you would like to […]
Read MoreCongrats to Corey Morgan, who recently completed his first Triathlon race after 5 months of training! Corey was inspired by Chris Nikic, the first individual with Down syndrome to complete an ironman triathlon, and has worked so hard to get to this place. Corey completed the Ironcology Team Triathlon race in Versailles, Kentucky. This race, […]
Read MoreIn July, ADA has had the privilege of hosting a weekly virtual taekwondo (TKD) class with our new friend and instructor Vanesa, who is teaching us all the way from Bilbao, Spain!! Vanesa, who is a black belt in TKD, is completing her Ph.D. in the Physical Activity and Sports program at the University of […]
Read MoreWe want to give a BIG shoutout to Ellie Fizer who will soon be heading off to Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC (Myrtle Beach area) to study the Arts, Independent Living, and Job Skills! Camilla, Ellie’s mom, shares, “Coastal Carolina University offers a wonderful program for individuals with special needs called the LIFE program. […]
Read MoreLights of Inclusion Shine Brighter Recently, my parents and I drove down to the riverfront to see the walking bridge lit up in blue and yellow to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. My mind went back to the early years of Tommy’s life when inclusion was not common at all and just getting Tommy simple […]
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Hi, I’m Mark and my talent and gift was revealed to me at a young age – I love life, I like to work, and I like to talk. So, it wasn’t a surprise to my parents and family when I announced that my dream job was to be a motivational speaker. Not just any […]
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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
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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
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