Down Syndrome Acceptance Month!
October 1 begins Down Syndrome "Awareness" Month but awareness is not nearly enough. Awareness is simply acknowledging an existence, a challenge, etc. Human beings are so more than an existence or a challenge. Acceptance is an ACTION and a commitment to extend consistent value, approval, and empowerment. I'm very fortunate...
Strength | 321 Days of Acceptance | GiGi’s Playhouse
If you are new to Down syndrome we are going to share a secret with you.....strength is a huge part of this diagnosis. Meet Vanessa, Day 168 of 321 Days of Acceptance. We are going to learn a bit about her strength & the strength she has given those...
One Moms Response | “Eradication” of Down syndrome
It is Day 163 of 321 Days of Acceptance from Generation G! Today we meet the amazing Judah from GiGi's Playhouse Syracuse! His mom is a favorite blog contributor here at GiGi's Playhouse and she had a few thoughts on the recent news stories coming out of contras like Iceland...
321 Days of Acceptance | Love is Stronger than Death
321 Days of Acceptance | Amina Grace Today we have a very special little lady to introduce you to, Amina Grace. Amina’s mom is going to share with us today the impact and legacy this hardworking, smart and inspiring young lady had on all who knew her. I would like to...
What kind of world do you want?
GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers empowers families with free therapeutic and educational programs they need for their child to succeed. From a prenatal diagnosis to career skills, we make a life time commitment to support more than 30,000 families across the United States, in Mexico, and throughout the world. Recent...
A Letter to the Teacher of My Son with Down syndrome | Guest Blogger
It's happening, the back to school ads are hitting, some have already had their first day back. The season is in the early stages of change and we are embarking on a new school year. We are so thankful to have an amazing guest blogger today With us. GiGi's Playhouse...
GiGi’s Impact – Long Lost Friends Find Each Other at GiGi’s
Every single day across the country (and in Mexico) amazing things are happening in the 33 GiGi's Playhouse's, .....Today we are sharing one story, that we promise, will make you smile and feel ALL the feels. Please welcome Lizz from GiGi's Playhouse Cleveland as she shares an incredible story.......
Marriage & Down syndrome | 321 Days of Acceptance
Yes you read that right Down syndrome and marriage. MYTH: Adults with Down syndrome are unable to form close interpersonal relationships leading to marriage. TRUTH: People with Down syndrome socialize and have meaningful friendships. Some choose to date, maintain ongoing relationships and marry. Today we are thrilled to...
LMNOP: Laugh, Love, Learn
LMNOP – “Language, Music N Our Peeps” is the BEST attended therapeutic program across the Playhouse network. Currently offered at 25 locations, GIGI’S PLAYHOUSE DELIVERED PROGRAMMING TO 4,500 LMNOP PARTICIPANTS IN 2016! Interactive and engaging, LMNOP helps children age newborn to 36 months old learn basic sign language and other...
GiGi’s Impact | Lancaster, PA.
Starting a Playhouse is a labor of love. Just like any grass root effort, opening a Playhouse in your community requires a lot of passion, dedication and help from a lot of hands. However, on that day when your Playhouse opens for the first time, and you see hundreds of...
The Home Stretch | GiGi’s Playhouse 5k, Walk 7 Dash for Down Syndrome
Today we welcome our National Director of Marketing & Communications, Marc Portugal, to the #gigisblog for a little Monday Motivation! I met my friend GiGi Gianni in 2013 at the original Playhouse, inspired by her birth. When she chose to pay attention to me…GiGi was always smart...