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Down Syndrome of Louisville Awarded $3,500 from GPD Employees’ Foundation

Down Syndrome of Louisville is honored to be a recipient of a grant from the GPD Employees’ Foundation. The partnership with GPD will allow Down Syndrome of Louisville to continue providing vital services to individuals with Down syndrome that are just beginning their educational journey. Thank you, GPD!

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Down Syndrome of Louisville Awarded $2,500 by the Snowy Owl Foundation

Down Syndrome of Louisville (DSL)  is honored to be a recipient of a grant from the Snowy Owl Foundation. The partnership with the Snowy Owl Foundation will allow Down Syndrome of Louisville to provide Early Childhood Intervention to children between the ages of 0-5. DSL has been providing early childhood education services for more than […]

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Happy to be back to work

PreviousNext Look who is back on the job! We are so thrilled to see Katie, Anna, and Candace back to work after a year-long hiatus from their jobs due to the pandemic. Shout-out to their awesome DSL Career Solutions Specialist Kristen for getting them back into the groove. ????  

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2021 Gallop Gala In The News

The Gallop Gala may have been virtual, but our members still made a splash in the news! Here are all of our media spots for the 2021 Gallop Gala. Wave 3 Listens

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April School Age Spotlight – Osa Cameron

Meet Osa! She is 11 years old and says the three best words to describe her are funny, colorful, and kind! Osa loves drawing, swinging on the swings in Springtime, Barbi Dolls, and getting to answer questions during school! She is working hard at learning to swim and turning her head to breath! Osa says […]

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WDSD Spotlight – Louis McGill

This is Louis!! He just turned a year and a half on the 26th this month. He loves throwing a ball of any kind back and forth, the sound of the vacuum and chasing it around, dancing, and taking walks with my parents! #WDSD2021 #WorldDownSyndromeDay #DSLKindnessWarrior Join us in Supporting our Members

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WDSD Spotlight – Bailey Fontes

Hi! My name is Bailey. I am 18 years old. I will be graduating from Eastern High School this year and moving on to the UofL PACT program. I am so excited to be a UofL Cardinal! L’s Up! I love playing basketball and have missed it this past year due to Covid restrictions. I […]

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WDSD Spotlight – Emma Wegenast

Hi I’m Emma, I’m 10 years old. I love gymnastics, cheer, Miracle League T-Ball and running track. I’m excited to finally get to go back to school in-person to see all my friends. I love to go on hikes in the park. I’ve been attending functions at DSL since I was born. I have loved […]

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WDSD Spotlight – TJ Carroll

Hello! I’m Tj Carroll. I’m 20 yrs old and a senior at Corydon High School. I have Down syndrome and autism. I love my iPad, Sesame Street, Barney, Bear in Big Blue House, The Wiggles, music, dancing, parades, fireworks, holidays especially Halloween, watching live bands, but I also live in my own bubble. I’m non-verbal […]

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WDSD Spotlight – Madeline Kruchinski

I’m Madeline and I’m seven years old! I love reading, horseback riding, gymnastics, and swimming. I really enjoy going to school to learn and see my friends. I’m working on learning my sight words so I can read by myself. My favorite DSL event is the Christmas party where Santa flies in on his airplane […]

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Kindness Warrior Libraries

DSL now proudly sponsors two Little Free Diverse Libraries, or as we like to call them, the Kindness Warrior Libraries! These library boxes will always hold books that showcase diversity, with an emphasis on authors, illustrators, and characters from the disability community. We are so grateful to the Carter Family, New Albany High School Theatre […]

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WDSD Spotlight – Amber Taylor

I’m Amber and I’m 36 years old! I’m independent and have my own apartment. I love dancing, music, sports and cooking. I work for @Ocean Soul and love my job. I like participating in DSL activities such as Boogie Down Crew and Living & Learning. I love being a part of DSL fundraisers like modeling at Down […]

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March Tutoring Spotlight – John Hammon

How many years have you been tutoring with Byron?  I have been tutoring with Byron for two and a half years. Why were you interested in becoming a tutor? I started thinking in 2018 about ways that I could make a positive impact in the world on a local level. I found myself feeling frustrated with […]

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WDSD Spotlight – Ellie Elizabeth

Hi, I’m Ellie and I am 6 years old! I am originally from Shandong Province, China. I love food, fish and vacuums. I’ve just started to take independent steps, but I love walking, swinging, slides and skiing! #WDSD2021 #321 #DSLKindnessWarrior Join us in Supporting our Members Would you like to spotlight your member for World Down […]

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WDSD Spotlight – Mark Hublar

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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WDSD Spotlight – Effie Sue Isaacs

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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WDSD Spotlight – Allen Norton

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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WDSD Spotlight – Asher Witten

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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WDSD Spotlight – Rebekah Toles

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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WDSD Spotlight – Jaxon Nutini

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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DSL Awarded Grant for Early Childhood Education by V.V. Cooke Foundation

Down Syndrome of Louisville is honored to be a recipient of a grant from the V.V. Cooke Foundation. The partnership with V.V. Cooke will allow Down Syndrome of Louisville to provide continued Early Childhood Education (ECE) support and resources to our families.  ECE provides developmental and intellectual intervention for children with Down syndrome (DS) between […]

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WDSD Spotlight – Jill Wright

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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WDSD Spotlight – Madison Dougas

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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WDSD Spotlight – Emily Rivas

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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WDSD Spotlight – Emily Bush

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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WDSD Spotlight – Elijah Shown

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 […]

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WDSD Spotlight – Mallory Barnett

This 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 […]

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WDSD Spotlight – Cora Rollins

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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COVID-19 Vaccine – What you Need to Know Session #2

COVID-19 Updates:  March 31st, 2021 @ 12:00 PM We will cover topics such as Vaccine updates Questions submitted by YOU! Because we want to provide updates that are meaningful to you and because we anticipate a large number of participants, we ask that you submit your questions as you register for the session. Register for […]

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WDSD Spotlight – Jaxxon McNear

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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