Family Updates for Ages 13-17

Don’t forget to check out the DSL Calendar for info on all upcoming fun!

DSL Teen Club

Select Thursdays from 4-5 at DSL!

Always check the DSL Calendar for cancelations

Learn more about Teen Club here

Questions? Email Susan T

RSVP Here

Pre-ETS Return

April 15th - June 17th

Pre-ETS (Pre-Employment Transition Services) is an exciting part of our Career Solutions Department, designed to help our high school members build skills for the future! 

CLICK HERE to learn more about the program

RSVP Here

Matthew Goodin: Special Needs Trusts

Wednesday, April 23rd from 6-7 at DSL

Join DSL Board Member, Matthew Goodin, for an informational session covering special needs trusts, estate planning, guardianship, and more!

All DSL families are welcome to join us free of charge. We’d love for you to join us in person, but the session will also be available via Zoom.

RSVP HERE

Can’t make it, join us on Zoom through the link below!

Join the Zoom

Cooking Classes Return

Sunday, May 4th 5:30-6:30

More details to come

Questions? Email Jon Beams

Join the Zoom

A Family Get-Together!

Save the date!

Join your DSL family for a day of fun at the Louisville campus!

This is the day to meet new DSL families and learn more about our growing staff. All families are welcome to stop by and enjoy a family-style pot-luck with burgers and hotdogs provided by DSL. Bring the whole family as the DSL playground will be open as well as indoor and outdoor activities for all ages.

Sides / Desserts / Misc. Pot-Luck Dishes are encouraged to be brought by DSL guests…more information on a working list to come 
Boogie Down Crew Performance at 1pm
Questions? Email John D – JohnD@DSofLou.org

A Day at the Ballpark!

Saturday, May 24th

Free tickets for DSL members and their immediate family

200 tickets available on a first come first serve basis

Questions? Email John D

RSVP Here

DSL Night with Lou City!

Saturday, June 14th at 8p

We’ve been offered a special group ticket rate

Everyone in attendance, including DSL members, must purchase a ticket

Questions? Email John D

Purchase Tickets

A New Parent Mentor Program

Help us help new DSL families

Questions? Email DSL Family Engagement Coordinator Rachel Cummings

Answer the Questionnaire

Boogie Down Crew

Practices & Performances

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

Questions? Email John

Learn more about BDC!

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

Teen Age News & Stories

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March 6, 2022

DS Awareness Month Spotlight – Meet Aiste!


October 26, 2021

DS Awareness Month Spotlight – Meet Cole!


October 23, 2021

DS Awareness Month Spotlight – Meet Treasure!


October 18, 2021

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