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 […]

Meet Scott Armstrong, DSL’s New Sr. Director of Institutional Advancement

Hi DSL family! I’m so excited to introduce myself as your new grant writer, and I wanted to share a little about who I am, both personally and professionally. Outside of work, family is everything to me. My wife Lori and I celebrated 30 years of marriage last month, and we have two amazing adult […]

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. […]

Meet Tyler Yankey

Meet Tyler Yankey, DSL’s new Sr. Director of Development! Reach out to Tyler directly: [email protected]

DSL Caregiver & Me Summer Fun at My Gym

In Partnership with My Gym, this program is intended for DSL members ages 6 months – 6 years Join DSL’s Megan Hardy for Caregiver and Me Classes with a summer twist! We hit the road and team up with our new friends at My Gym. Although Megan will be at every class, classes will be […]

2026 Gallop Gala Video

If this doesn’t make you want to lock in your ticket for 2027, weeks don’t know what will! Thank you to the incredible Jonathon Cullen for capturing this incredible video from Friday night! Hope to see everyone on April 16th, 2027 at the Galt House!

DSL Receives the Meta Data Center Community Action Grant

Thank you to the Jeffersonville Meta Data Center for their generous grant supporting the purchase of new computers and a storage hub for our Southern Indiana Academy. These tools will help create more opportunities for our members to learn, connect, and build valuable digital skills. We are grateful for Meta’s investment in our community as […]

Power & Grace HUGS Class

The HUGS class with Power and Grace provides a supportive, encouraging environment focused on movement, strength, coordination, and confidence. Activities are adapted to meet each participant’s individual needs, allowing everyone to progress at their own pace while experiencing success, fun, and a sense of belonging. The class will be held at Power and Grace weekly on Friday’s […]

Thank You Irvin & Alice Etscorn Foundation

DSL’s Shelly Durbin Nominated by Andy Beshear

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Shelly Durbin, Director of Waiver Services and Adult Programs at Down Syndrome of Louisville, who was recently nominated by Andy Beshear to serve on a first-of-its-kind state council focused on advancing services and supports for Kentuckians with disabilities. Shelly’s work at DSL has long been rooted in advocacy, thoughtful […]

DSL Hosts Mom’s Night Out!

On Thursday, November 13th, our Moms Night Out gathered close to seventy incredible moms and caregivers for an evening filled with connection, laughter, and genuine joy. Down Syndrome of Louisville was proud to host the event alongside our partners at Barren Heights, FEAT Louisville, and Critically Loved, creating a space that honored the heart of […]