Super Zachary started their team 4 years ago in an effort to raise awareness about DSL and get their friends and family more involved in the DS community! Zachary is a 3 1/2-year-old bundle of joy who loves the color green, watching Puppy Dog Pals, and especially the Cookie Monster! Katherine, Zachary’s mom shared, “DSL […]
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“Mike is a Power Rangers fanatic! And he is always on YouTube watching others interview people about Power Rangers,” Mike’s father Richard Bush told DSL. Mike wanted to create his own Power Rangers YouTube channel and that’s when volunteer and DSL Board member, Laura Leaton stepped up to help make Mike’s dream come true… “He wants […]
Read Morehttps://youtu.be/dtUOqoMFi-g If you asked any of our members who regularly attend Boogie Down Parties what their favorite part is, most would undoubtedly say, “Friday dance parties with Mr. Cameron”! Since the start of quarantine, Cameron Hobbs has joined our Friday Boogie Down classes to teach our members dances to some of their most favorite Disney […]
Read MorePlease help us celebrate Emme Harrod, Martha Lane Collins High School graduate! ???????????????????????????????????????? Emme is 19 years old with a personality that brings joy to all who know her! She loved high school, especially her senior year where she was chosen as Homecoming Queen! Emme loves participating in special Olympics, writing songs and snap chatting […]
Read MorePlease help us celebrate Jack Chady, University of Louisville Pact Program graduate! ???????????????????????????????????????? Jack loves his Cardinals. He enjoyed the classes he took, time with friends, and all the incredible sporting events he got to attend. He attended all home football games and the Music City Bowl in Nashville. He was the honorary captain of […]
Read MorePlease help us celebrate Jack Chady, University of Louisville Pact Program graduate! ???????????????????????????????????????? Jack loves his Cardinals. He enjoyed the classes he took, time with friends, and all the incredible sporting events he got to attend. He attended all home football games and the Music City Bowl in Nashville. He was the honorary captain of […]
Read MorePlease help us celebrate Blake Cummins, University of Louisville Pact Program graduate! ???????????????????????????????????????? Blake loved attending U of L and his favorite things were going to the sport class electives at the Student Recreation Center and attending music class and playing instruments. He plays for the Louisville Thunder on their basketball and softball teams and […]
Read MorePlease help us celebrate Blake Cummins, University of Louisville Pact Program graduate! ???????????????????????????????????????? Blake loved attending U of L and his favorite things were going to the sport class electives at the Student Recreation Center and attending music class and playing instruments. He plays for the Louisville Thunder on their basketball and softball teams and […]
Read MorePlease help us celebrate Nikki Page, Jefferson Community and Technical College graduate! ???????????????????????????????????????? Going to college was a positive part of Nikki’s life for the last three years. The experience increased her confidence and gave her a professional outlook on life! We’re so proud of you, Nikki! #Graduate #CollegeConnections #NoLimits #DSLKindnessWarrior
Read MorePlease help us celebrate Nikki Page, Jefferson Community and Technical College graduate! ???????????????????????????????????????? Going to college was a positive part of Nikki’s life for the last three years. The experience increased her confidence and gave her a professional outlook on life! We’re so proud of you, Nikki! #Graduate #CollegeConnections #NoLimits #DSLKindnessWarrior
Read MorePlease help us celebrate Alisha Bratcher, Jefferson Community and Technical College graduate! ???????????????????????????????????????? Alisha enjoys being an independent young woman on the go! She enjoyed her classes at JCTC while also balancing her job at Main Event and being an active member at DSL. Way to go, Alisha! #Graduate #CollegeConnections #NoLimits #DSLKindnessWarrior
Read MorePlease help us celebrate Joseph Pfeiffer, Corydon Central High School graduate! ???????????????????????????????????????? Joseph plans to attend college and someday own a food truck and live in a yellow house! He loves hanging out with his best friends Nick and Austin and loves WWE. He enjoys facetime with his friends, Xbox, and playing sports. Lots of […]
Read MorePlease help us celebrate Justin Littlejohn, Bullitt East High School graduate! ???????????????????????????????????????? Justin loves Charger Nation and the inclusive welcoming Spirit! He is one of the founding members of Project Unity and was a part of the celebration when Bullitt East was named a National Inclusion Champion. When the music started at basketball games he […]
Read MorePlease help us celebrate Justin Littlejohn, Bullitt East High School graduate! ???????????????????????????????????????? Justin loves Charger Nation and the inclusive welcoming Spirit! He is one of the founding members of Project Unity and was a part of the celebration when Bullitt East was named a National Inclusion Champion. When the music started at basketball games he […]
Read MorePlease help us celebrate Eden Scarborough, Summit Academy graduate! ???????????????????????????????????????? Graduated & looking forward to voting, Eden loves to dance and loves all kinds of music. She enjoys making themed playlists for every mood. She has pulmonary hypertension and needs oxygen at all times but does not let it hold her back. She looks forward […]
Read MorePlease help us celebrate Eden Scarborough, Summit Academy graduate! ???????????????????????????????????????? Graduated & looking forward to voting, Eden loves to dance and loves all kinds of music. She enjoys making themed playlists for every mood. She has pulmonary hypertension and needs oxygen at all times but does not let it hold her back. She looks forward […]
Read MorePlease help us celebrate Kelsey Leeper Irwin, Waggener High School graduate! ???????????????????????????????????????? Kelsey was a cheerleader for football and basketball all four years she attended Waggener. She also participated in Special Olympics Cheerleading and Swimming. She plans to attend the Ahrens Work Transition program in the fall. Kelsey enjoys attending as many DSL activities as […]
Read MorePlease help us celebrate Kelsey Leeper Irwin, Waggener High School graduate! ???????????????????????????????????????? Kelsey was a cheerleader for football and basketball all four years she attended Waggener. She also participated in Special Olympics Cheerleading and Swimming. She plans to attend the Ahrens Work Transition program in the fall. Kelsey enjoys attending as many DSL activities as […]
Read MorePlease help us celebrate Beth Stephens, Jefferson Community and Technical College graduate! ???????????????????????????????????????? Beth rocked her college experience. She gave it 100% and her professors took notice! Beth’s confidence is on the rise. Watch out world! #CollegeConnections #Graduate #NoLimits #DSLKindnessWarrior
Read MorePlease help us celebrate Byron Lukins, Jefferson Technical and Community College graduate! ???????????????????????????????????? Byron has a passion for learning and was determined to go to college. He took the experience very seriously and is proud to say he’s a college graduate! #CollegeConnections #Graduate #NoLimits #DSLKindnessWarrior
Read MoreThe following message is from the Down Syndrome of Louisville Board of Trustees along with Executive Director, Julie Torzewski: Like so many in our Kentuckiana community, we have been disheartened by the deaths of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and David McAtee, and by the pain wrought by racial disparity and injustice in our country. The […]
Read MoreThe following message is from the Down Syndrome of Louisville Board of Trustees along with Executive Director, Julie Torzewski: Like so many in our Kentuckiana community, we have been disheartened by the deaths of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and David McAtee, and by the pain wrought by racial disparity and injustice in our country. The […]
Read MoreHealthy Quarantine Cooking Week 1 Guest Chef Mrs. Susan We’re throwing it all the way back to Week One for a special highlight on the Chef that started our Healthy Quarantine Cooking journey! And what better way to start off our journey than with a bite of sweet, creamy, salty delicious energy?! These nutty creamy […]
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Healthy Quarantine Cooking Week 5Guest Chef Jill’s Aunt Sally Crack open your fridge and break out the eggs – it’s time for deviled eggs, friends! We’re jumping ahead to week 5 of our Healthy Quarantine Cooking series to spotlight another ancient classic! Deviled eggs are said to have originated in Rome, but guest chef Aunt […]
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Healthy Quarantine Cooking Week 3 Guest Chef Emily Bush Break out those blenders friends! Week 3 swirled in a flurry of frozen fruity flavor fabulousness! All thanks to Emily, her delectable fruit smoothie practically transported us from stay-cation to vacation with her chilling tropical refreshment! Smoothies are a great and easy way to drink your […]
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The Boogie Down Crew wanted to thank all of our #HealthcareHeroes at our dance party today! We learned how to make masks and some of us even dressed like Doctors and Nurses. ????????⚕️❤️????????⚕️ togetherkentucky #HealthyAtHome #Patriot #DSLKindnessWarriors #compassioncity #SomeGoodNews
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New Episode Alert!! Episode 6 is here…HAPPY MONDAY! Carly sits down with Dawn Guy and Hannah Ertel, two of Down Syndrome of Louisville’s Developmental Interventionists. They take us through a typical day for a DI, share some tips and tricks for families of younger members, and share some of their favorite stories from their time […]
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DSL is here to support our families in this NEW phase of learning at home. First and foremost-give yourself GRACE! We are all in this together. Recording of Mom’s Night In with DSL DIs and Teachers – COMING SOON! Here are some of our teachers and Developmental Interventionist favorite resources: DSL PowerPoint Overview of learning concepts […]
Read MoreTwo new episodes of the Kindness Warrior Podcast have dropped today with guest host the fabulous Katie Croom. In episode 3, Katie and Carly get to know DSL’s Executive Director, Julie Torzewski. #DSLKindnessWarrior #Podcast #DownSyndromeAwareness
Read MoreHi , I’m Kynleigh . I love to cheer and learn new things . I love to go to school and I am very smart . I love to stay active and run and show everyone my cheer moves . My whole family loves DSL for all they do for everyone , not just me […]
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