Louisville Ballet’s Adaptive Dance Program for DSL’s Boogie Down Ballet

Welcome Ashley C

Please help us welcome DSL’s new Teen and Adult Transitions Manager, Ashley Corley!     Hello DSL members, families and friends, My name is Ashley Corley, and I am the new Teen & Adult Transition Manager! Down Syndrome of Louisville has been a place near and dear to my heart for many years. For those […]

DSL’s Career Solutions in the News

CLICK HERE to read the article from the Courier Journal on Zac, Drew, and our Career Solutions program!

Down Syndrome of Louisville’s 2024 Graduates!

Congratulations to DSL members Jill Wright and Jack Chady on graduating from Bellarmine University’s College Connections Program!  Let’s get to know our graduates a little more! Jill’s favorite subjects to study in school are Photography, Acting, and Communications. Outside of the classroom, you can find Jill enjoying volunteering, playing sports, and learning American Sign […]

DSL’s Rose Meurer Presents at Equipping Minds 2024



Friends Reunite Thanks to DSL & Special Olympics KY

John and Byron became acquainted at DSL seven years ago through our adult tutoring program and immediately formed a strong connection! They now collaborate as co-coaches for DSL’s Special Olympics Young Athletes, showcasing an exceptional partnership. John, a dedicated father to a child with DS, and JCPS teacher alongside Byron, a passionate DSL member with […]

2024 Gallop Gala Recap

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New DSL Committees

DSL Families, We are launching NEW DSL Volunteer Committees and we are excited to have our families participate. Please scroll through these photos to see the new committees forming and if you are interested in any of them fill out the form below. These committees will meet 4-6 times a year (some in-person/Some virtual) but […]

Glamming for Gala 2024 Recap



DSL Visits the Capitol!

Three members of the Adult Developmental Academy got to go to Frankfort to participate in the Sunny Pages program. They also got to make an informational video about World Down Syndrome Day, and the Rock Your Socks movement.  Sam, Joe, and Connor got to be honorary pages on the Senate floor for the day. They […]

DSL’s David DeSanctis Honored in New York

A star-studded event was hosted in New York City and it was a night of celebration to raise funds to support the Down syndrome community. This impactful evening will honor trailblazer and Life Goes On actor, Chris Burke, and others who have helped expand representation for our community in film and television.     Follow […]

In Loving Memory of Larry Barmore

It is with the deepest sadness we share with you that one of our former members, Larry Barmore has passed. Larry was a regular attendee of the Academy prior to the pandemic when he transitioned to the lodge. Please keep his family and friends close to your heart at this time. Larry Thomas Barmore, 64, […]