Welcome DSL’s new Family Engagement Coordinator, Rachel Cummings

“Hey there, DSL crew, members and family! I’m Rachel Cummings, and I’m the new Family Engagement Coordinator! My journey here began in 2006, when my younger brother Ben was born with Down syndrome. In 2017, I began working with a research lab at the University of Louisville that specializes in children and individuals with genetic […]

Welcome Jon B

Please give a warm welcome to DSL’s new Engagement Coordinator Jon B! “Hello! My name is Jon Beams! I first learned about DSL years ago through volunteer programs and the robust community in and around Kentuckiana. I believe in bringing positive experiences and fun with me everywhere I go. A smile truly speaks a thousand words! […]

Club 21 with Gravely Brewing Co

Join DSL at Gravely Brewing Co for our first-ever beer release! We’ve partnered with Gravely Brewing Co for our first-ever beer, the “Boogie Down Brew”! Join DSL at Gravely on Friday, October 11th from 5-8 for our official beer release! Enjoy not only a fresh beverage but also a performance from the Boogie Down Crew! […]

Down Syndrome of Louisville Awarded $4,500 Grant from GPD Employees’ Foundation

Down Syndrome of Louisville is honored to be a recipient of a grant of $4,500 from the GPD Employees’ Foundation. The partnership with GPD will allow us to continue providing vital services to individuals with Down syndrome that are just beginning their educational journey. Their support of our Summer Education Enrichment Camp will help our […]

A Derby Double for DSL!

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 […]

New Weekly Update Posted

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Paperdolls Photoshoot

Celebrate WDSD with a New Tattoo!

Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day ALL MARCH LONG 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 […]

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 […]

Proposed Changes to Indiana Waiver

The Indiana Family Social Services proposes changes to the Aged and Disabled waiver. As a cost-cutting measure, the proposed change prohibits family members from providing services for compensation for their family members. To learn more about the proposed changes and comment please go to the Arc of Indiana’s Call to Action Click Here to learn […]

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 […]