GE Appliances Women’s Network (GEAWN) Volunteers: Growing Hearts and Minds at DSL Facility

The GE Appliances Women’s Network (GEAWN) volunteered at the Down Syndrome of Louisville (DSL) facility, leaving an impact on both the volunteers and the individuals they served. GEAWN expressed gratitude to the facility’s staff, members, and management for the opportunity to contribute. They spent time in the computer room, during healthy snack-time, and planted herbs […]

Embracing Diversity and Empowering Voices: Actors Theatre’s Commitment to Inclusion

In the pursuit of fostering inclusivity and giving voice to underrepresented communities, Actors Theatre of Louisville has taken a significant step by hiring disabled teaching artists to work with a diverse group of students. Among these exceptional individuals are Madeline Franklin and Megan Mudd, who bring their unique perspectives and talents to the forefront, creating […]

Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day with the Lucky Few Tattoo Event

World Down Syndrome Day is a special occasion that brings together communities worldwide to raise awareness, celebrate individuals with Down syndrome, and promote inclusion. At Down Syndrome of Louisville (DSL), we wanted to mark this significant day in a unique and meaningful way- and this year marked the first annual Lucky Few Tattoo event. In […]

Celebrating Brianna Heitzman: A Champion of Inclusion and Advocate for All

In a world that constantly strives for progress and equality, it is important to recognize individuals who dedicate themselves to advocating for the rights and inclusion of marginalized communities. Down Syndrome of Louisville (DSL) is proud to have an extraordinary employee, Brianna Heitzman, who has recently been honored with the prestigious Jim Chesser Award for […]

Grant Gupton and Macy Knights Honorary Captains at Racing

🎉 We are thrilled to share that two of our own, Grant Gupton and Macy Knights from Down Syndrome of Louisville, were recently named honorary captains for Racing Louisville women’s football team! 🏆 As honorary captains, they were featured on the jumbotron and  given the incredible opportunity to attend the team’s training and experience the […]

DSL New Text Only Number

DSL will soon begin sending all of our text messages from one local number.  This TEXT ONLY number will be 502-289-6106.  Please save this number in your phone as “DSL TEXTS” or something similar so that you do not miss any important information from DSL. This number will slowly replace texts from Remind. We will […]

Ham and Cheese Wafflewiches-Virtual Cooking Class

DSL Chef Level: Easy (oven or air fryer and skillet or panini press/sandwich press) Ingredients: For the kale chips: 1 bunch kale (about 1 pound), preferably Tuscan 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt For the Wafflewich 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and grated 1/3 cup honey mustard 8 frozen waffles 1/2 pound deli-sliced ham […]

Big Mac Sliders- Virtual Cooking Class

DSL Chef Level- Medium (Stove, Oven) Makes 12 sliders Ingredients: 1 onion 1 pound of ground beef or turkey 12 slider buns (most come in packs of 6) American cheese (about 6 slices) Pickles 2 tablespoons melted butter Sesame seeds For the Mac Sauce: 2 (large) tablespoons mayo Squeeze of mustard Squeeze of ketchup 2 […]

Holiday Silent Auction

Support our #GivingTuesday campaign! People all around the world are coming together to tap into the power of human connection and strengthen communities and change the world. Will you be one of them? Donate to our Giving Tuesday campaign here!

Woodford Reserve/DSL Bottle Pre-Order

Down Syndrome of Louisville and Woodford Reserve have collaborated for a truly unforgettable 2022 Holiday Season! There will be 75 exclusive bottles of Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select engraved with the Down Syndrome of Louisville logo at two different Evergreen Liquors locations. (150 total!) You can use this form to reserve your bottles ahead of time. By filling […]

Monthly Donors Help DSL Reach New Heights!

We’re doing a Monthly Donor Drive! If at least 20 people join Club 21 by 9/15 and commit to donating $21 or more to DSL every month, our friend Stan Sims will match their donations and donate $5000 to help continue our mission to support, educate, and advocate! Club members help support our community involvement […]