DSL member Emily Lane and Carly sat down to talk to Polly Boehnlein, who has a child with multiple diagnoses in addition to Down syndrome. We learn how their family celebrates little victories, finding friends, and how to cope with the unknowns of life.  ..read more

Trauma Warning: in this episode we speak about sexual assault and abuse in the disability community.  We had guests James (Joey) Wilkerson and Loren Pilcher on with us to discuss abuse and sexual assault in the intellectual and developmental disability community and the importance of education and prevention. James Wilkerson is Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinator at Indiana University Southeast, he is also an author and sexual assault advocate. His organization Greek Law has educated hundreds of college students about consent and bystander intervention.  We also had Loren Pi ..read more

This episode is a recording of a Covid-19 Vaccine education webinar hosted by Special Olympics Kentucky on February 3, 2021. They had friend of the podcast Dr. Priya Chandan and Dr. Corrie Harris from Norton Children’s hospital. In this session these Louisville doctors talk all things vaccine. Self advocates from SOKY and DSL and parents submitted questions beforehand and they were able to answer most all of the questions posed. This will most likely be a regular webinar with updates as the medical and public health experts learn more.  To watch the Zoom webinar with the slideshow, click ..read more

This is part two of our aging and down syndrome conversation. If you haven’t had a chance to check out part one, we suggest you go back to episode 15 and give it a listen. In this conversation Carly digs a little deeper with DSL aging expert Cathy Palmer about what they discussed is episode 15.  Resources: Watch the full PAC webinar What is PAC? University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Alzheimer's Disease and Down Syndrome DSC2U If you would like to submit ideas, feedback or sponsor the pod, email us at: kindnesswarriorpod@dsoflou.org To learn more about Down Syndrome of Louis ..read more

Carly sat down with DSL’s resident aging guru Cathy Palmer to chat before an education session, Aging and Down Syndrome: Positive Approach To Care.  We invited aging experts Teepa Snow and Beth Tesfay from the organization Positive Approach to Care (PAC.) PAC is a  program that guides others in effectively working with people living with neurocognitive degeneration.   Resources: Watch the full PAC webinar What is PAC? University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Alzheimer's Disease and Down Syndrome If you would like to submit ideas, feedback or sponsor the pod, ema ..read more

This is a special episode, a recording of a virtual parent education session hosted by Down syndrome of Louisville. Led by Zac Sappenfield and Brianna Heitzman, two of our Career Solutions Specialists. In this session they break down how important it is to utilize chores in your household to ensure future success in the workplace. They also have special guests Austin and Margarita Edelen who discuss Austin’s great work ethic and how it stemmed from helping his family on their farm.  Check out the zoom video and the PowerPoint presentation here If you would like to submit ideas, feedback o ..read more

This episode is a recording of a Covid-19 Vaccine education webinar hosted by Special Olympics Kentucky on February 3, 2021. They had friend of the podcast Dr. Priya Chandan and Dr. Corrie Harris from Norton Children’s hospital. In this session these Louisville doctors talk all things vaccine. Self advocates from SOKY and DSL and parents submitted questions beforehand and they were able to answer most all of the questions posed. This will most likely be a regular webinar with updates as the medical and public health experts learn more.  To watch the Zoom webinar with the slideshow, click ..read more

Carly sat down with Career Solutions Specialist Zac Sappenfield to learn all about Down Syndrome of Louisville's Career Solutions Program. Our members join Career Solutions as they begin their transition from high school and our team aids in job training, finding them individualized jobs, supporting them on the job, and how hiring individuals with disabilities is an asset to any workplace.   If you would like to submit ideas, feedback or sponsor the pod, email us at: kindnesswarriorpod@dsoflou.org To learn more about Down Syndrome of Louisville or to donate, visit Downsyndr ..read more

This is part two of our aging and down syndrome conversation. If you haven’t had a chance to check out part one, we suggest you go back to episode 15 and give it a listen. In this conversation Carly digs a little deeper with DSL aging expert Cathy Palmer about what they discussed is episode 15.  Resources: Watch the full PAC webinar What is PAC? University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Alzheimer's Disease and Down Syndrome DSC2U If you would like to submit ideas, feedback or sponsor the pod, email us at: kindnesswarriorpod@dsoflou.org To learn more about Down Syndrome of Louis ..read more

Down Syndrome of Louisville member Lucas Fortwengler joins Carly in the episode to interview his dad and sister, Steve and Kaitlin. Lucas has accomplished a lot in his life... he has a great job at Cabela's, he is an Eagle Scout, a gym rat, and most recently he earned a prestigious gold medal from congress. Carly and Lucas ask Kait and Steve why they think he is so good at 'crushing his goals', and what they would say to the doctors that told his parents he wouldn't amount to much today.  This episode is dedicated in loving memory to Janna Fortwengler.  If you would like to submit id ..read more