DSL Education Series: Puberty
Corresponding Handouts Getting My Period Handout Male Masturbation Female Hygiene Male Hygiene Female Masturbation Periods for Women with Down syndrome
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DSL Education Series: Special Needs Trusts
DSL Board Member, Matthew Goodin, joins us for an informational session covering special needs trusts, estate planning, guardianship, and more! CLICK HERE to learn more about Matthew’s practice!
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Welcome Ashley C
Please help us welcome DSL’s new Teen and Adult Transitions Manager, Ashley Corley! Hello DSL members, families and friends, My name is Ashley Corley, and I am the new Teen & Adult Transition Manager! Down Syndrome of Louisville has been a place near and dear to my heart for many years. For those […]
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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 […]
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DSL’s Career Solutions in the News
CLICK HERE to read the article from the Courier Journal on Zac, Drew, and our Career Solutions program!
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Celebrating our DSL Graduates!
Congratulations to DSL members Gabby & Treasure on graduating from Ivy Tech Community College!
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DSL’s Rose Meurer Presents at Equipping Minds 2024
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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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2024 Gallop Gala Recap
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New DSL Committees
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 […]
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DSL Visits the Capitol!
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 […]
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Meet Christopher (Chris) Payne! I’m 38 and new to Louisville and DSL after living in Michigan my whole life. Both my older brother and younger sister live here – so we got the family back together in Louisville. I’ve been active in the Special Olympics for many years as a Powerlifter, Bowler, and Bocce player. I graduated from High School in 2007 and attended the local Junior College to take some fun classes for a few semesters. Over the years I’ve been an active volunteer at a number of nonprofits and had part-time jobs. Before Covid, I had a job at the YMCA. Covid brought everything I did to a halt, The YMCA closed, my Best Buddies program ended, my community living staff from the university was canceled and my church closed where I was an usher. So like most people the world changed and became much smaller. Our favorite vacation place is Hilton Head Island. I’ve been going there with my family every year since I was born. I’m glad to have found DSL. The people and the programs are great. I like the Boogie Down Crew and the ADA program. I’m looking forward to making some new friends at DSL!
