We want to give a BIG shoutout to Ellie Fizer who will soon be heading off to Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC (Myrtle Beach area) to study the Arts, Independent Living, and Job Skills! Camilla, Ellie’s mom, shares, “Coastal Carolina University offers a wonderful program for individuals with special needs called the LIFE program. We are very excited for her to attend… The staff is wonderful and provides the supervision that makes John and me comfortable, but allows Ellie to experience a typical college life. It is a beautiful campus and a wonderful size that Ellie can navigate and be safe.”
Each semester Ellie will take two typical college courses as well as classes to help her independent living and job skills. Ellie says she is most excited about being on her own, going to athletic games, and meeting friends. “Ellie wanted to know if she “had” to come at Christmas – we immediately said YES!!”, Camilla laughed.
Ellie has already attended their four-day orientation and stayed on campus with other freshmen in the program. “She absolutely loved this time to meet her cohort along with her new roommate and dorm mentor,” says mom. Until she heads off on August 12th, Ellie is working on her room decorations and has decided on a grey and white cheetah print theme. Way to go Ellie! We are so proud of and excited for you!
UPDATE: Ellie made it to Coastal Carolina University at the end of August is making her dreams come true! We are so proud of you, Ellie!
Kentucky Colonels Driving DSL in the Right Direction
Thanks to a generous grant from the Kentucky Colonels, Down Syndrome of Louisville is shifting into a new gear! We are thrilled to announce that we have received a generous $20,000 grant from the Kentucky Colonels! This incredible gift will be used to purchase a new accessible bus, ensuring that all of our members can […]
Win a piece of Derby 150 History While Supporting Down Syndrome of Louisville Nonprofit Benefits from Raffle of Winning Jockey’s Oaks and Derby Pants Click here for DSL’s Press Release Louisville, Ky. (May 5, 2024) – Following their attendance at the Down Syndrome of Louisville (DSL) Gallop Gala in April, jockey Brian Hernandez and […]
Friends Reunite Thanks to DSL & Special Olympics KY
John and Byron became acquainted at DSL seven years ago through our adult tutoring program and immediately formed a strong connection! They now collaborate as co-coaches for DSL’s Special Olympics Young Athletes, showcasing an exceptional partnership. John, a dedicated father to a child with DS, and JCPS teacher alongside Byron, a passionate DSL member with […]
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DSL Families, We are launching NEW DSL Volunteer Committees and we are excited to have our families participate. Please scroll through these photos to see the new committees forming and if you are interested in any of them fill out the form below. These committees will meet 4-6 times a year (some in-person/Some virtual) but […]
Three members of the Adult Developmental Academy got to go to Frankfort to participate in the Sunny Pages program. They also got to make an informational video about World Down Syndrome Day, and the Rock Your Socks movement. Sam, Joe, and Connor got to be honorary pages on the Senate floor for the day. They […]
A star-studded event was hosted in New York City and it was a night of celebration to raise funds to support the Down syndrome community. This impactful evening will honor trailblazer and Life Goes On actor, Chris Burke, and others who have helped expand representation for our community in film and television. Follow […]
Cameron Fontes DSL Staff—Executive Assistant DSL has been part of my family’s life since my brother Bailey was born in August 2002. I didn’t know what Down syndrome was at the time, I was just irritated that whoever was in charge at the hospital wouldn’t let my brother come home right away. I thought his […]
Dwight Newton Reason for Being Part of DSL: Since I was 9 years old I have had the amazing experience of spending time with and around individuals who help me understand compassion and caring. These are not natural traits of mine. When I was 9 I got introduced to a class at the Stewart Home […]
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We want to give a BIG shoutout to Ellie Fizer who will soon be heading off to Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC (Myrtle Beach area) to study the Arts, Independent Living, and Job Skills! Camilla, Ellie’s mom, shares, “Coastal Carolina University offers a wonderful program for individuals with special needs called the LIFE program. We are very excited for her to attend… The staff is wonderful and provides the supervision that makes John and me comfortable, but allows Ellie to experience a typical college life. It is a beautiful campus and a wonderful size that Ellie can navigate and be safe.”
