It’s the last day of October & Down Syndrome Awareness Month!! Let’s celebrate extra with a few more member spotlights!! ???????? This guy never ceases to amaze me with the things he knows! My “Special Needs” son’s favorite show is The Voice, mainly because he #1 loves music and #2 loves Blake Shelton. He is quick […]
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Carlos Rivas & Rivas Flooring Installations, We wanted to send another huge THANK YOU Rivas Floor Installation for the GORGEOUS flooring upgrade in our Lounge!! We are so grateful for your generous donation of time, hard work, talent, and supplies!! We are now one step closer to welcoming back our Golden Group!! Check out Rivas Floor Installation for all […]
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When we got the news earlier this week that our member transportation vans had been vandalized and parts were stolen, we felt we had hit an all-time low for 2020. Yet again, we are blown away by the support and love our community has shown us, and we want to say thank you. Christian Brothers […]
Read MoreHappy Friday!! Only 2 days left in Down Syndrome Awareness Month!! ???????? This is Louis. Just turned 1 at the end of September. He’s one happy baby!! Wakes up with a smile every morning!! He loves giving hugs and kisses, watching baseball with his dad, and taking walks with his mom. Playing with his 8 cousins […]
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It’s another #ThankfulThursday and today we are thankful for another day to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month! ???????? 3-year-old Zoe brings smiles wherever she goes! She loves reading, singing ‘Wheels on the Bus’ and ‘Baby Shark’, and wrestling with Mom and Dad. Zoe is working hard at home to learn her letters and is making huge […]
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What a wonderful Wednesday to celebrate another day of Down Syndrome Awareness Month!! ???????? Brielle Renee Kemp – She’s so much more than just a beautiful face! Her soul leaves an impression on everyone she meets. She makes us better in every sense!! I’m grateful that we were chosen to be her parents!! The unsolicited hugs […]
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Happy Tuesday Everyone!! Let’s celebrate another day of Down Syndrome Awareness Month together!! ???????? Justin is now 21 years old! Wow, it feels like just a short time ago, our family was anxiously awaiting his birth. A complex and serious pregnancy condition placed Justin at high risk of not surviving to birth. However, God had a […]
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We’ve only got one week left to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month and we’re going to make it count!! ???????? Hi! I’m Sarah and I just celebrated my 27th birthday! My favorite hobbies are traveling, listening to music, dancing, cooking, gymnastics, and hiking. I have been involved in Down Syndrome of Louisville since I was 3 […]
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Today is special for so many reasons but mostly because we get to celebrate another day of Down Syndrome Awareness Month with you! ???????? This is Addie and she is almost 3! Addie loves animals, reading books, playing with her brother, and dancing. She has a great imagination and can turn anyone’s day around with her […]
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It’s #SpotlightSaturday!! Happy 24th day of Down Syndrome Awareness Month! ???????? Hi, this is Allen! He is 5 years old and just started school at CAL in August. A big-time lover of the Cards, Allen also enjoys playing outside with his big sisters, riding his new bike, music, and spending time with family. He is independent, […]
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Down Syndrome of Louisville partnered with the Global Down Syndrome Foundation to provide first-of-kind, evidence-based medical recommendations to support clinicians in their care of adults with Down syndrome. Adults with Down syndrome and their caregivers should review the GLOBAL Guidelines with their clinicians. Check out the Guidelines for Care Article Here!
Read MoreIt’s Friday, and the weekend, and the 23rd day of Down Syndrome Awareness Month!! ???????? This is Chelsea Kay and she is 7. She is funny, smart, and we love her to the moon and back. Her smile will light up a room and I would not change anything about this precious girl! #DSLKindnessWarrior #downsyndromeawarenessmonth #DownRightPerfect
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It’s #ThankfulThursday and today we are thankful for Printing Center USA and their generous donation towards Walk on Wheels in honor of Eric Graeser and the Graeser Family. Matt Fey, Marketing Manager of Printing Center USA quickly stepped up after Eric’s sudden passing in early October. Having completed special fundraisers for other organizations in the […]
Read MoreHappy Thursday! How bout another #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth Spotlight to make your Thursday just a little bit brighter?!???????? This is Amelia. She is almost 14 months old. She loves music, pool, and bath time. Amelia is definitely a hard worker. She just started crawling, and mommy, daddy, and twin sister are very proud of her. #DSLKindnessWarrior #downsyndromeawarenessmonth #DownRightPerfect
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When 2 Down Syndrome Awareness Month spotlights just aren’t enough you have to post another!???????? Joseph: he’s 19 still in school works at Little Ceasers loves sports and time with friends and family! #DSLKindnessWarrior #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #DownRightPerfect
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Another #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth Spotlight to bring a little extra joy to your day! ???????? This is Grace. She teaches us grace every day. She loves life and brings a smile to all who know her. #DSLKindnessWarrior #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #DownRightPerfect
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Another #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth Spotlight to bring a little extra joy to your day! ???????? This is Grace. She teaches us grace every day. She loves life and brings a smile to all who know her. #DSLKindnessWarrior #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #DownRightPerfect
Read More As the 21st day of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, it seems only fitting we share a few extra spotlights today! So throughout today, we will post a few extra #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth spotlights to brighten your day! ???????? Hello from Isaac! I’m 7 years old and in the first grade. I love swimming, music, watching baseball, wrestling with […]
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As the 21st day of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, it seems only fitting we share a few extra spotlights today! So throughout today, we will post a few extra #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth spotlights to brighten your day! ???????? Hello from Isaac! I’m 7 years old and in the first grade. I love swimming, music, watching baseball, wrestling with […]
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The Rockin’s Rosenbaums are Rockin their fundraising this year!! They have worked super hard and just jumped up to the first place for our fundraising teams!! Way to go Rockin’ Rosenbaums!! ⭐???? “As many of you know, Lola (10) and her little brother Oliver (7) are both members of […]
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It’s a #GoodNewsTues because we have another Down Syndrome Awareness Month spotlight for you!! ???????? Kaelan is 6 months old and rocking her extra chromosome. She loves her Big Brother and her Stuffed Bunny. She rolls over like a champ and enjoys tummy time. She’s got everyone that she meets wrapped around her tiny finger immediately. #DSLKindnessWarrior […]
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It’s a #GoodNewsTues because we have another Down Syndrome Awareness Month spotlight for you!! ???????? Kaelan is 6 months old and rocking her extra chromosome. She loves her Big Brother and her Stuffed Bunny. She rolls over like a champ and enjoys tummy time. She’s got everyone that she meets wrapped around her tiny finger immediately. #DSLKindnessWarrior […]
Read More Are you ready for another #MeetOurMembersMonday?! Here’s another Down Syndrome Awareness Month Spotlight to brighten your day!! ???????? Willow is 3 years old. She loves books, music, dancing, and blueberries. She enjoys being outside in her swing and cuddling with her cat named Lucy! #DSLKindnessWarrior #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #DownRightPerfect
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We’ve got a #SundaySpotlight for you on day 18 of Down Syndrome Awareness Month!! ???????? This is Jaxon. He’s our little warrior and our sunshine. He exudes pure joy, but don’t let that distract you from his very mischievous side. He can pull every piece of clothing from every drawer in seconds without making a sound! […]
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We’re over halfway through Down Syndrome Awareness Month!! Let’s keep celebrating!! ???????? This is Mallory. She is 8 years old. Her favorite book is Pinkalicious School Rules and her favorite movie is Trolls World Tour. Mallory likes sitting outside in her swing, singing, and dancing. She loves to play with her daddy, cuddle with her mommy, […]
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It’s #fridayfunday and what a FUN DAY to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month?! ???????? This is Richie. He’s 14 years old. He loves playing sports in SOKY and is only 2 belts away (brown belt) from obtaining his black belt in Taekwondo. Richie loves his family and is a great Big Bro! He likes to play […]
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It’s #fridayfunday and what a FUN DAY to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month?! ???????? This is Richie. He’s 14 years old. He loves playing sports in SOKY and is only 2 belts away (brown belt) from obtaining his black belt in Taekwondo. Richie loves his family and is a great Big Bro! He likes to play […]
Read More It’s Thursday and today we’re #Thankful for all our amazing friends with Down syndrome who are #Strong, #Brave, & #Overcomers! Let’s keep celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month!! ???????? This is Madison! She is the bravest little girl I’ve ever met. She has had 3 open-heart surgeries with the last one being a heart transplant at 7 […]
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On Wednesdays, in October we wear Blue & Yellow! Happy Day 14 of Down Syndrome Awareness Month!! ???????? Jaxxon Travis McNear- we didn’t know when we were pregnant with him that he would have Down syndrome. He came super fast when I went Into labor and really hasn’t slowed down since! He is the middle child […]
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DSL was proud to support our families during the first few weeks of NTI! A huge shoutout to Susan Teaford and Lisa Darst, and all our DSL Staff and Volunteers who stepped up to make this possible! Although we are not able to continue the in-person support, we are still here to help with any […]
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