Family Updates for Ages 18+

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

Rock Your Socks for DSL!

Get your PALs Socks and support DSL

Interested in creating your own fundraiser with PALs for DSL? Email John D

Purchase Your PALs

A New Parent Mentor Program

Help us help new DSL families

Questions? Email DSL Family Engagement Coordinator Rachel Cummings

Answer the Questionnaire

Project Inspire Soccer Opportunity

The first nationwide soccer league for athletes with Intellectual Disabilities

We’ve been approached by the Loucity & Racing Foundation for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Follow the link below to learn more!

Questions? Email John D

RSVP Here

LoM Knighting Ceremony

Saturday, February 1st 10:30-Noon

Join DSL’s Boogie Down Crew and Louisville’s League of Mascots for their annual knighting ceremony.

Questions? Email John D

Learn More

Tim Tebow Foundation's Night to Shine

Friday, February 7th from 6-9p

Beechland Baptist Church (4613 Greenwood Raod, Louisville KY)

For DSL members 18+
CLICK HERE to learn more

Questions? Email Beecland Baptist Contact Beth Bryant

RSVP Here

6th Annual FCA Dads & Daughters Diamond Dance

Saturday, February 8th

FCA will still host two “Classic” Dance Sessions for Dads and School-Aged Daughters — Elementary through High School. Desserts & Dancing ~ from 3-5pm & 7-9pm

They are thrilled to offer the new “SHINE” SESSION for Dads with Daughters with disabilities—All ages/All Abilities—this session only! Continental Breakfast & Dancing ~ from 10am-Noon

Purchase Tickets

Strike up some fun!

Tuesday, February 11th 6:30-8:30

Join us at Kingpin Lanes!

Questions – Email John D

Get Your Tickets Here

Movie Nights at the Barn!

Wednesday, February 12th

“Wall-E” starts at 7p

Barn Theatre Address – 8805 Cedar Creek Rd Louisville, KY 40291

Popcorn, pretzels, and water will be available

Members 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult

Questions – Email John D

RSVP Here

Valentines Day Dance

Saturday, Feb 15th 6:30-8:30

For members 18+

Berrytown Rec Center – 1300 Heafer Road Louisville Ky

Questions? Email John D

RSVP Here

Cooking Class Returns

Sunday, February 16th from 5:30-6:30

More details to come

Questions? Email Jon Beams

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Two days this year!

February 22nd & 23rd at DSL

A HUGE thank you to Julie Dueser for volunteering her time to make this happen!

Questions? Email John D

Learn More and RSVP

A Camera 101 DSL Class

With Academy Teacher Whitney Morris

Wednesdays in March from 5-6 at DSL

Questions? Email John D

RSVP Here

Monday, March 3rd

Intended for a younger audience

DSL has reserved 30 tickets on a first come first serve basis

Questions? Email John D

Get Your Tickets Here

Mom's Night Out April 17th at DSL

Registration opens March 6th at 9am

Set an alarm on your phone!
First time attendee registration opens at 9a with returning Mom’s registration at Noon

Questions? Email John D

Learn More

Join DSL for WDSD!

Save the date!

Join us for the annual Big Four Bridge lighting, this year at Union Game Yard!

More details to come.

Questions? Email John D

RSVP on Facebook

Friday, April 18th

Get your tickets before they sellout

DSL has reserved 30 tickets on a first come first serve basis

Questions? Email John D

Get Your Tickets Here

Get Your KY DS License Plate Today!

Available statewide!

Get Yours Here!

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

Learn More

February Academy Outing Calendar

Scheduled for Fun!

Questions? Email Sharon

Download Your Copy

Boogie Down Crew

Practices & Performances

The BDC is on break until February, 27th.

Make sure to check the DSL calendar to ensure practice is on for the evening!

Questions? Email John D

Click Here for more on the BDC!

Living & Learning Returns

Monday Nights at DSL!

Mondays at the DSL Main Campus

Questions? Email Ashley C

Learn More & RSVP

A real page turner!

Tuesdays from 5-6p at the Louisville Building

Questions? Email Ashley C

RSVP Here!
Members only need to RSVP once
Always check the DSL Calendar for cancelations

Learn more about Book Club!

Indiana Programing

Indiana Academy is Growing!

The Indiana Academy has expanded to Mondays and Thursdays from 10a-4p at the Cardinal Ritter Birthplace Foundation, as well as Book Club and Living & Learning on Wednesdays from 5-8p.

Questions? Email Jon B

Check the DSL Calendar for the new schedules

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

Adult Age News & Stories

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December 20, 2023

Academy Classroom Getting in the Holiday Spirit


December 15, 2023

Book Club Christmas Party


December 7, 2023

Ds Awareness Month – Meet Jill


October 23, 2023

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