Southern Indiana Area Programs & Services
All of Down Syndrome of Louisville’s programming is always open to Southern Indiana families, however, there are now comprehensive services and programs available in the Southern Indiana region as well. You can see all DSL’s program categories here. We also have many additional Family Support Services in addition to these programs. Our Lifelong Learning Model shows many of the programs and services that we offer throughout the lifespan in one quick glance.
The Southern Indiana Down Syndrome Lifelong Learning Center/Office is now located at the Cardinal Ritter House in New Albany. Some of our services are also provided at our partner locations: Trinity United Methodist Church and Discovery Time Preschool.
Southern Indiana Events
First Steps
DSL Developmental Interventionists are now providing First Steps services in Southern Indiana. Find out more about First Steps here.
Early Ed Group Classes
Early Ed Group Class, intended for parents and their infants or toddlers (0 – 5 years), teaches important “first step” skills enabling participants to reach developmental milestones important to their age group. These classes are being offered weekly on Wednesdays. Check the calendar for the current location
Southern Indiana DSL Academy
at the Cardinal Ritter Birthplace Foundation
Mondays: 10a – 4p
Wednesdays: 1p – 5p
Thursdays: 10a – 4p
Questions? Email Jon Beams
Living & Learning
Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:30
Living & Learning focuses on developing skills of independence in the home and workplace.
At the Cardinal Ritter Birthplace Foundation
Book Club
Wednesdays from 5:30 - 6:30
Book Club focuses on reading skills and social interactions
At the Cardinal Ritter Birthplace Foundation
Tutoring
One on One academic tutoring provides ongoing learning opportunities to our members after high-school graduation.
Family Fun Events
Check out the calendar for upcoming family fun events! You can also see all of our annual family fun events below…
School Age Services
Bike Camp
This program aims to teach children and adults with Down syndrome how to ride a bike using a variety of teaching methods, games, and bike modifications.
Boogie Down Crew
Healthy movement set to music and an opportunity to entertain is the goal of this program.