Family Updates for Ages 6-12

Read below to stay in the loop on all the upcoming fun. Be sure to download our app and check out the DSL Calendar for full event details and other events happening in the community.

2024 Gallop Gala Recap

Thanks again for your support!

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Get to know your DSL family!

Saturday, May 18th from 11a-2p

DSL is currently shopping main entree options, if you or someone you know in the service industry is interested in donating, please email John

Sides / Desserts / Misc. Pot-Luck Dishes are encouraged to be brought by DSL guests.

RSVP Here!

Go for the Gold!

For ages 2-7 from March 21st - May 9th

Thursdays from 6-7p at Down Syndrome of Louisville main building

Learn more about the Special Olympics Young Athletes program here
Parents please stay during YA and help out!

Questions? Email Susan

RSVP Here!

Member Golf Signup

Monday, June 3rd

Questions? Email John or email Karen

Member RSVP Here

May Summer Movie - Shrek

Wednesday, May 15th at 7pm

Summer Movie Series at the Barn Theatre: 8805 Cedar Creek Rd Louisville, KY 40291

50 seats available, park in the lawn, movie promptly begins at 7p

Popcorn, pretzels, and water provided

The theater is on the second floor with only stair access.

Questions? Email John

RSVP Here

A day of fun thanks to Francis Parker's 8th Graders!

Snacks, play, karaoke, and so much more

Questions? Email Susan T

RSVP Here

Father's Day with the Bats

Join DSL & Friends!

There are two ticket options

Questions? Email John

Learn More & RSVP

Support your DSL family!

There's no business too big or too small!

We’re looking to build an index of trusted DSL family businesses on our website.

It does not need to be a “Mom & Pop” or independent business to be submitted. Our goal is to promote DSL families from within.

Questions? Email John

Submit Your Info

Friday, August 9th

Dinner and a show!

DSL has only reserved 50 tickets, so these are on a first come first serve basis.

Questions? Email John

Get Your Tickets Here!

Friday, December 20th

These tickets go FAST!

DSL has only reserved 50 tickets, so these are on a first come first serve basis.

Questions? Email John

Get Your Tickets Here!

SEE Registration Now Open!

Summer will be here before you know it!

Learn More & Register!

We need your help!

Only 2 minutes, promise!

Click Here for the Survey!

Share Your Insight!

Help Other JCPS Families!

Please help other JCPS families as they transition from elementary to middle school by completing this form and telling us about your child’s middle school experience!

Middle School in JCPS Survey

Join the 'Mom's on Break Book Club'

Enjoy a night off and great conversation!

DSL Moms to enjoy a monthly book club along with dinners, drinks, and all sorts of conversations!

This is organized by DSL families, not DSL Staff.

Join the Facebook Group!

Get Involved:

Get the DSL App Today!

We are so excited to launch our new app for our families, friends & supporters.

Downloading the App:

Click here for App Support

Join NDSS on Capitol Hill for World Down Syndrome Day!

Calling all advocates!

The National Down Syndrome Society is headed back to Capitol Hill on World Down Syndrome Day, March 21, 2024, for our Down Syndrome Advocacy Conference!

If you are interested and need financial assistance to attend, please reach out to JulieT@dsoflou.org

Click Here to Learn More!

Join the Mary Carter Legacy Society

Our founder, Mary Carter, left a legacy of potential for people with Down Syndrome.

The Mary Carter Legacy Society is a group of devoted supporters who are investing in the future of individuals with Down Syndrome by including DSL in their estate plans.

Learn more about how you can leave a legacy of compassion by clicking the button below!

Join the Mary Carter Legacy Society

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