The Buddy House, part of Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky, is located in downtown Bowling Green, Kentucky. It works to enhance the social, life, and job skills of people with Down syndrome. This package features Trey, a student who became popular on TikTok. His fame helps the organization gain media attention and generate some revenue, which is used for activities and learning opportunities. These activities include reading, writing, physical education, and other programs that nurture students’ talents and keep their minds engaged.
The Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky promotes healthy relationships for individuals with Down syndrome with other people who also have Down syndrome to give a familiar and welcoming community to students taught there. (left) Tre Williams jokes with a friend in the class Jon Mark. (Photos by Cameron Mckinney)
Williams Dances in a TikTok video with another peer recorded by volunteer Hannah Parker. The buddy house makes some revenue from the videos because of Virality that came about from a video starring Williams that garnered 11.2 million views. The account DSSKY buddy house boast over fifty thousand followers.
Tre Williams spins a basketball on his finger during a visit to the Kummer / Little Recreation Center on Wednesday April 3rd. physical activity is a great way to keep those with Down syndrome happy and healthy with an alert mind. (Photos by Cameron McKinney)
Tre Williams and classroom peer Jon Mark at Kummer / Little recreation center take a moment during shooting basketballs to line up their next shot.( photos by Cameron McKinney)
Tre Williams along side others Participates in a painting activity at Down syndrome of south central Kentucky. Tres class consist of any adults age of eighteen and up. The buddy house provides those with Down syndrome life skills and learning opportunities. The activity is headed by Hannah Parker a volunteer at the buddy house. (Photos by Cameron McKinney)
Williams participates in reading challenges with Caroline Hudson, a Speech Language Pathologist from WKU on Wednesday April 10th. (Photos by Cameron McKinney)