DSL helping others!
The members and teachers at the ADA take turns delivering meals on wheels every Tuesday. We love helping people!
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Members from ADA enjoyed their time touring the WDRB news station!
Reporter Katrina Helmer along with other production staff showed them around the control room and news studio. While on the tour the members were also able to sit at the news desk and practice giving the weather on the green screen. They had a great time! Thanks so much, WDRB!
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Go Allen and GO CARDS!
Cards planning special halftime show for 4-year-old superfan- Click here to read the story!
Read MoreMark Hublar Receives Honorary Diploma, Community Award
Mark J. Hublar always says he just wants to be like his brothers. He wasn’t allowed into the catholic school system in the 80s and got his diploma at New Albany High School. He liked NAHS but that’s not where his brothers went, and his Catholic Faith is very important to him. Mark was recently […]
Read MoreDSL Craft Corner- Marbled Clay Ornaments
Our Indiana Steps To Independence Class had so much fun creating beautiful marbled ornaments using polymer clay. We made them to pass out as favors for our Southern Indiana Soirée fundraiser. Many of the guests asked how we made them which sparked an idea for a new blog collection…introducing the DSL Craft Corner! This project […]
Read MoreMeet Our Members- Ella
Ella Robinson recognized by the Metro Disability Coalition as a Breaking Barriers Student Spotlight Award Winner. DSL has supported her social skills and life skills that have allowed her to develop friendships within her community. She loves Boogie Down Crew! Ella is a sophomore at DuPont Manual High School. She is a member of Best […]
Read MoreAdvocates From DSL Teach UofL Med Students
Our advocates from DSL and some advocates from Special Olympics KY spoke with U of L medical students about their lives and experiences with medical professionals. Trenton’s advice to these future doctors? “Down syndrome isn’t a bad thing. It’s a good thing. Don’t tell someone sorry they have it. I love my life.” #downsyndrome #downsyndromeawareness […]
Read MoreMeet Our Members- Rachel
Our Beautiful Rachel who is 15 yrs old and amazes us daily! She has a heart of gold, loves to sing and entertain and last yr earned the title of people’s choice, Miss Sunshine, in the FL State Pageant, she recently had an awesome performance in the DSL Talent Show! She has a great desire […]
Read MoreMeet Our Members- Chelsea
This is Chelsea. She is 6 and in 1st grade. She loves the beach and being outside. She love all animals and babies and she never meets a stranger!
Read MoreMeet Our Members- Megan
This is Megan, she’s 17 and a junior! She loves chocolate, music and dancing. ????????
Read MoreMeet Our Members- Jaxon
This is Jaxon. He turned 2 yrs old in June, has a brother (4yrs) and little sister (11 mo old). He’s had to overcome many health obstacles after spending 6 weeks in the hospital on ECMO just 10 months ago. He loves going to daycare and doing all the fun things his peers do. He’s […]
Read MoreMeet Our Members- Maddie
This is Maddie! She is 20 and attends the Young Adult Transition Program at Oldham County Schools. She is a hard worker and loves when you give her jobs to do. Her favorite jobs are working in the kitchen and folding clothes. She also loves to dance and will close down the dance floor at […]
Read MoreMeet Our Members- William
This is William, age 17. He is a junior. He loves U of L Cardinal ???? & fire stations❤️
Read MoreMeet Our Members- Sarah
This is Sarah, who is 31 and loves her sisters. This was at her sister’s wedding shower where Sarah won the “who knows the bride best” contest!
Read MoreMeet Our Members- Griff
This is Griff, 12 yrs old. Attends Pitt Academy. Loves music, watching cooking shows, riding his bike, boat rides and baking!
Read MoreMeet Our Members- Griffin
This is Griffin. He is 2. He is standing in front of the lockers at one of his brother’s high school! He is busy busy busy. Griffin is a foodie and he loves to dance. He gives hugs everywhere he goes and gets a kick out of pretending to drive the car. We love our […]
Read MoreMeet Our Members- Donnie
This is Donnie. His smile can light up a room. His kind heart and goofy sense of humor bring joy to many. He enjoys going to UofL’s PACT program and loves dancing with the Boogie Down Crew. ❤
Read MoreMeet Our Members- Rebekah
Rebekah will be 18 in January. She loves to bowl,play baseball, swim, and go camping. During the school year she works one day per week for a small printing company. She is an amazing aunt, sister, daughter and friend!
Read MoreMeet Our Members- Mallory
This is Mallory! She is 7 years old and in the second grade. Mallory loves to draw, sing and dance, her big sister, and milkshakes. She is currently taking tap and jazz lessons and will be playing tball this fall. Mallory attended SEE program at DSL this past summer and currently attends their Saturday school. […]
Read MoreMeet Our Members- Emma
This is Emma. She is 9 years old. She loves cheer, gymnastics, tball and bowling. She enjoys playing with Barbies and playing dress up. She is a fashion diva and loves to shop.
Read MoreMeet Our Members- Emma
This is my Emma. She is in 1st grade and fully included. She loves following Youtubers, Jojo Siwa, and her current favorite song is Old Town Road. She loves her friends and her teachers. Emma amazes us everyday!
Read MoreMeet Our Members- Charlotte
Charlotte is 6 and a kindergartener this year! She loves it! It took her a little longer than most to walk….but now she RUNS to her school bus! She spends her time cheerleading for Kids Center and dancing with Diane Moore Miracle Dancers. She loves playing with her big Sis Samantha, watching football and watching […]
Read MoreMeet Our Members- Austin
This is Austin, he’s 17 yrs old and he’s a junior in high school. He loves playing basketball, watching TV and loves cheeseburgers! DSL has helped Austin become social and make friends! He’s the King of fist bumps ????????
Read MoreMeet Our Members- Hayden
Hayden age 10. Enjoys being read to,spending time with his older siblings. Hayden enjoys schol and meeting new people. Hayden has 2 older brothers (both in the military) and 2 older sisters! Hayden is also an Uncle to 3 beautiful nieces who he loves!
Read MoreMeet Our Members- Dylan
This is Dylan, he is 20 years old. He is a student coach of the football team, has wrestled for 3 years, played football for 4 years, and has done special olympics for 10 years. He knows when someone is down, and gives the best hugs! He has transformed the way our town sees special […]
Read MoreMeet Our Members- Allen
Allen says Go Cards!!! Our wild and loving boy is 4 years old and just started preschool. He loves the Cards, Mickey Mouse, Ice cream and music! His older sisters, Allie and Grace and our dog, Penny are Allen’s best buds???? He is quite the talker and continues making us so proud in all that […]
Read MoreMeet Our Members- Sam
This is Sam!! He is 24 yrs old. He has a smile that lights up the world! He has been employed for 2 years at Mission BBq. He also is known for the band he created, Backstreet Dreams! He is involved in many things and activities including ADA, SOKY sports, a traveling choir, and he […]
Read MoreMeet Our Members- Megan
My girl Megan loves music and singing and dance. Her life is so awesome. Her favorite is WWE wrestling.
Read MoreMeet Our Members- Bo
This is Bo. He is 6 yrs old and started kindergarten in a general education classroom with his friends. Bo loves school and is doing fantastic. He has two amazing big sisters Jaylyn and Madi that adore him Bo has had speech and play group with DSL in the past but with two busy sisters […]
Read MoreMeet Our Members- Eli
This is Eli. He’s almost 9 and in 2nd grade. His favorite subject is math. He is getting braver in the pool. He loves tball, video games and his big sister. We’ve been coming to Dsl since his birth. We have made so many friends and he loves the SEE program in the summer.
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