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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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WDSD Spotlight – Grace Loeffler

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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WDSD Spotlight – Cole Quintela

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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WDSD Spotlight – Eliana Tant

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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WDSD Spotlight – Megan Goodman

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 […]

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DSL Awarded Grant for Virtual ADA by LG&E and KU Foundation

Down Syndrome of Louisville is honored to be a recipient of a grant from the LG&E and KU Foundation. The partnership with LG&E and KU Foundation  will allow Down Syndrome of Louisville to continue providing Virtual Adult Education through our Adult Development Academy.  Our Virtual Adult Development Academy (ADA) Program offers a full educational curriculum, […]

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Grant Gupton Named on Shelby County 20 Under 40 List

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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Grant Gupton Named on Shelby County 20 Under 40 List

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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Bridget’s Birthday Blessings

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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Nonni’s Job Success!

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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DSL Gets Their Act on with Kentucky Shakespeare

Throughout November and December, Teaching Artists with Kentucky Shakespeare zoomed into DSL virtual classes to teach on Shakespeare’s life and legacy, and to work through sides of Shakespeare plays and sonnets. The Monday, Wednesday meetings were specialized for individuals with Down syndrome ages 14+. DSL Engagement Director Carly Riggs said of the program, “It is […]

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