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Celebrate WDSD with a New Tattoo!

Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day this March with a brand new tattoo! Book your session with the Main Street Tattoo team Monday through Saturday throughout March! Main Street is offering 3×3 tattoos for the generous price of $50, but if you’d like to book something outside the provided tattoos below, please discuss this with the […]

Sacred Heart Academy & Trinity High School Supporting DSL!

Sacred Heart Academy and Trinity High School held their 13th Annual Rock the Heart charity lacrosse game in the fall. This year, both teams chose to raise money for Down Syndrome of Louisville due to personal connections they have with our organization. Morgan Keesaer, who plays for Sacred Heart, has a younger sister who has […]

Welcome Bayley!

A new face at DSL! Bayley Thompson is a counselor-in-training with the clinical mental health counseling graduate program at the University of the Cumberlands. She is doing her clinical experience here at DSL as an intern under the supervision of Jenny Kimes, helping provide mental health support to our teen and adult members and families. […]

Entrepreneurs with Down syndrome wanted!

You are invited to participate in the 2024 DSAIA Annual Leadership Conference Entrepreneur Showcase! Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action is excited to be bringing back the Entrepreneur Showcase to this year’s conference — February 15-17, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. Click Here to learn more about this year’s conference. The Entrepreneur Showcase will be part of […]

DSL Virtual Cooking – Guacamole

Join John on Sunday, February 4th from 5:30-6:30 as we make homemade guacamole! CLICK HERE to join the Zoom! Prep Time: 15 minutes Serving Size: 1 bowl for 4-6 friends What you’ll need from the store 4 ripe avocados 1 Lime Salt 1 Red Onion Cilantro 2 Roma Tomatoes Jar Minced Garlic Necessary tools Knife […]

Boogie Down Crew at The Nutcracker

  Thanks again to the Louisville Ballet for having the Boogie Down Crew out to perform before the big show on Saturday, December 16th. @dsoflou The Boogie Down Crew loves @Lindsey Stirling! 🎻 Thanks again to the @Louisville Ballet for hosting us before The Nutcracker on Saturday! ♬ original sound – Down Syndrome of Louisville

DSL Indiana Volunteer Shops for Members

Thank you so much to all of the friends of DSL that make for a happy holiday season for our members! Indiana volunteer Kirk did some holiday shopping for some of the Down Syndrome of Louisville Indiana members. Kirk owns Kleaners, LLC and each month a portion of their profits are donated to DSL- we […]

Sensory-Friendly Santa at Down Syndrome of Louisville

Down Syndrome of Louisville recently organized a Sensory-Friendly Santa Event, offering families a uniquely inclusive holiday experience. Central to the event was the opportunity for families to enjoy personalized time with Santa. The one-on-one interactions allowed children to engage with Santa at their own pace, resulting in genuine smiles and unforgettable moments. The families also […]

Sausage Balls- Virtual Cooking Class

DSL Chef Level- Easy (oven or air fryer) Ingredients 3 Cups Bisquick 1 Pound Sausage 16 Ounces Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Grated 1/2 Cup Milk 1 1/2 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning Optional: maple syrup for dipping Directions Wash your hands! Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a rimmed baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Using a cookie scoop, shape into […]

Virtual Cooking Class- Butternut Squash Soup

DSL Chef level- easy (stove) Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 white onion, peeled and diced 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 2 cups vegetable broth 1 carrot, peeled and roughly chopped 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and roughly chopped 1 medium (about 3–4 lb) butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced 1 sprig fresh sage 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pinch of ground cinnamon and nutmeg 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk fine sea […]