Elizabeth Carroll

Founder & Executive Director

Through her work with families, advocates, and organizations like the Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta, Elizabeth developed meaningful relationships within the Down syndrome community. Among them were Bradley, an adult with Down syndrome, and his mother, Debbie, whose relationship with Elizabeth would ultimately become the inspiration behind Down Syndrome Love Society.

Getting to know Bradley and Debbie opened Elizabeth's eyes to a conversation that wasn't happening nearly enough: what adulthood looks like beyond the expectations society places on people with disabilities.

Dating. Romance. Independence. The freedom to choose who you love and how you want to live.

What began as a friendship and a growing awareness of the barriers adults with Down syndrome face became something much bigger. Elizabeth founded Down Syndrome Love Society to help make opportunities for connection more accessible, visible, and celebrated.

Her vision extends far beyond matchmaking. She wants to challenge the stereotypes that have historically limited how adults with Down syndrome are perceived, particularly when it comes to their relationships, desires, and independence.

As a mother of three boys, including her oldest son, Jude, who lives with an autism diagnosis, Elizabeth's advocacy is both personal and deeply rooted in her belief that a diagnosis should never determine the possibilities someone is given.

Through DSLS, she and her husband, Tyler, are building a community where adults with Down syndrome aren't simply included in the conversation about love. They're the ones leading it.