Local Resources

DSACK Lending Library

Our library offers a variety of books and DVD’s that are available, at no charge, to help our families better understand, educate, and support our loved ones with Down Syndrome.

Brighter Tomorrows

Developed by a US Centers for Disease Control funded grant to the University of Kentucky, and developed in collaboration with local DSACK families of children and youth with Down syndrome, the Family Version of Brighter Tomorrows  is designed to provide accurate information to families and prospective parents who have just received a diagnosis of Down syndrome for their baby (either in utero or at birth).  The website is in both English and Spanish, and has been accessed by individuals in over 70 countries across the globe!

Toyota Bluegrass Miracle League

The Toyota Bluegrass Miracle League is a baseball program for youth and adults with special-needs that plays at Shillito Park in Lexington, KY. The all-accessible field is the only one of its kind in Kentucky with leagues in both spring and fall. For more information go to their website at http://www.bluegrassmiracleleague.org/, phone Kevin Haury at 502-863-4841 or email at bluegrassmiracleleague@gmail.com.

The Lexington Youth Soccer Association offers TOPSoccer

(The Outreach Program for Soccer) to area youth and adults ages four and older with physical and/or mental disabilities. TOPS goal is to improve overall fitness, self-esteem, social skills and to teach soccer skills. Player participation and development are key elements of the program.  To learn about volunteer opportunities, contact Janice Birdwhistell at jeb147@aol.com or (859) 229-7670.  If you have questions about the League call Sherry Cook at (859) 223-5632 or by email at info@lysa.org.

The Kidz Club

The Kidz Club is a very special place for children who are medically fragile. We are a Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) facility. Our mission is to provide the safest, most up-lifting and cost effective medical treatment available in a daycare setting. The children we serve receive ongoing medical treatment, constant assessment/ evaluation and supervision while being included in a stimulating social and educational daycare program. Our experience has shown this revolutionary alternative to home or institutional care provides the children who are medically fragile a happier, more normal day spent with other children and allows the parents to return to other activities.