The GiGi’s Impact | Believers
Today we are excited to welcome a guest blogger from GiGi's Playhouse Nashville. Jolene is a wife and mother, a writer and reader, a lover of, among many other things, good food, good music and good people. She is immeasurably grateful for the joy of this ordinary life, well-seasoned with...
321 Days of Acceptance | Week 5
Welcome to week five of 321 Days of Acceptance from Generation G! Generation G is a conscious decision to be better every day. Acceptance is a fundamental dignity for all people, regardless of ability. Acceptance is more than an act of charity, it is truly generosity “in action”. acceptance is the very heart and...
#tuesdaytips | Organizing your IEP paperwork
We are happy to welcome Carly Quinlan, IEP Consultant & Advocate back to share another great IEP tip! You lovers of organization are going to love this! If you have a child with an IEP, you know you will undoubtedly be receiving a TON of paperwork, forms, reports,...
Dear old me…..| GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers
GiGi's Playhouse is looking to hear from you, our friends and families (new and old) so each month we will be asking a question and would love to feature you in upcoming #gigisblog posts. The April question is - If you could go back in time to the day you...
321 Days of Acceptance | Week 4
Welcome to week four of 321 Days of Acceptance from Generation G! Generation G is a conscious decision to be better every day. Acceptance is a fundamental dignity for all people, regardless of ability. Acceptance is more than an act of charity, it is truly generosity “in action”. acceptance is the very heart...
#tuesdaytips | Behavior Intervention Plans. What you need to know.
We are thankful to welcome Carly Quinlan to the #gigisblog today to share some more great tips to help our kiddos be their #bestofall. A Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) can be part of an Individual Education Plan (IEP) if your child's behavior interferes with his or her learning...
321 Days of Acceptance | Week 3
Welcome to week three of 321 Days of Acceptance from Generation G! Generation G is a conscious decision to be better every day. Acceptance is a fundamental dignity for all people, regardless of ability. Acceptance is more than an act of charity, it is truly generosity “in action”. Acceptance is the very heart...
The Fool Proof Guide To Loving Our Special Needs Family.
You don’t have to look too far into the world of special needs to find it chock full of inspirational stories. It’s bursting at the seams with determination and it’s spilling over with promise, pride and people prevailing. This is why I will not speak of my son Judah’s struggles....
Pressing on and giving your #bestofall | Notes from Nancy
We are excited to have Nancy Gianni, Chief Belief officer & GiGi's mom, on the blog today! Like all of us Nancy has hard days, gets tired and thinks about stepping back.....but then she is reminded why she works as hard as she does. Her passion, determination and fire have...
321 Days of Acceptance | Week 2
We have now finished week two of 321 Days of Acceptance and we are thrilled to have so many of you taking action to help GiGi’s Playhouse to spread the message of acceptance and belief! We had a week filled with inspiration, great stories and adorable faces. Day 7 -...
#321DaysofAcceptance | Day 11, Abbey
Welcome to Day 11 of #321DaysofAcceptance brought to you by #generationG, Today we are so excited to introduce you to Abbey from GiGi's Playhouse Madison! Please help us spread the message of acceptance and Generation G by sharing this post with your social media friends and family! Today we welcome...
#tuesdaytips | What if you need a change once the IEP Meeting is done?
WANT TO CHANGE SOMETHING IN YOUR CHILD'S IEP AFTER THE MEETING? It happens... You give your signature, leave the IEP meeting, take home your paperwork, and get home only to realize you forgot to request something to be included in your child's IEP. Perhaps they forgot to indicate a...