DSL Education Series: Special Needs Financial Planning

  Sessions cover government programs and benefits, special needs trusts, ABLE accounts and guardianship, and life care planning. All members of the Louisville metro community are welcome to join, as the sessions are free and open to the public. This education series features Gordon Homes, a Financial Advisor and Special Care Planner with WestPoint Financial […]

DSL Education Series: Caregiver Burnout

  Additional questions? Email Loren!

Career Solutions Leading the Way!

Kristen and Bri took part in the University of Kentucky Human Development Institute and Office of Vocational Rehabilitation pilot training, Customized Employment project. Customized Employment (CE) goes beyond standard job placement by focusing on discovering an individual’s unique skills and interests, and negotiating a specific job description or creating a self-employment opportunity with an employer. […]

DSL Education Series: IEP Binder & Potty Training

CLICK HERE to download your own IEP Binder CLICK HERE to download the Toilet Training Tracker Additional questions? Email DSL Dr Jenny Kimes

DSL Education Series: Bike Basics

DSL Education Series: DS Diet

CLICK HERE to download the slide presentation Additional Questions? Email DSL’s Dr Jenny Kimes

Sexuality Education for Individuals with Extensive Support Needs Survey

  Dear Caregiver, We’re reaching out regarding an opportunity to provide your thoughts regarding sexuality education for individuals with extensive support needs. Below is more detailed information regarding the research study; if you are interested in participating, here is a link to the survey: Caregiver Survey If you have any additional questions, please feel free to […]

DSL Adult Caregivers Support Group

Tuesdays in September & October from 5-6 pm Sept 17th, & 24th and October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th RSVP is recommended to gauge group size, but all adult caregivers are welcome to pop in! RSVP HERE Join us on Zoom DSL is excited to offer an opportunity to caregivers of our adult members! […]

DSL launches App to make getting information easy!

We are so excited to launch our new app for our families, friends & supporters! Why an App? Currently, we rely on many different types of communication including emails, social media posts, etc. which can create a scattered and disjointed experience for our families. A Mobile app allows us to consistently reach all families- despite […]

Medicaid Planning for Mom and Dad; the Elephant in the Room: Part 1

– A guest blog, by Mr. Richard Bush All parents worry about how to best provide for their children after they are gone. No one worries more than parents of children with disabilities. Questions of wills and estates become overwhelmingly complex when the beneficiary may always need to depend on others. Will my child lose […]

DSL Education Session: KY Waivers

Julie Derringer, Principal Case Manager with Seven Counties, shared about the services provided by the Kentucky Medicaid Waiver and how to apply for the waiver.  KY Waiver Resources Power Point