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Why GiGi's Exists?

GiGi’s Playhouse was created to change the way the world views a Down syndrome diagnosis and send a global message of acceptance for all.

Here to Help

Down syndrome is the largest chromosomal disability and yet, it is the least funded. From a prenatal diagnosis to career skills, we make a lifetime commitment to remain by their side. 

GenerationG

#GenerationG is a worldwide movement that goes beyond Down syndrome and sends a global message of acceptance for ALL!

Take the Pledge

Become a member of the #GenerationG Community, an army of change-makers set on making the world a kinder, better place for all people!

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Who is GiGi's Playhouse?

With over 57+ brick-and-mortar locations across the United States and Mexico, GiGi’s Playhouse is the ONLY network of Down Syndrome Achievement Centers.

Every day, we provide FREE, life-changing therapeutic, educational, and career training programs for 30,000+ individuals of all ages. From prenatal diagnosis to career skills, we make a lifetime commitment to our families.

Upcoming Events

March 11, 2030Renaissance Schaumburg

Join us to celebrate 20 Years of FREE programs, belief, and inspiration

We challenge YOU
to MOVE for acceptance!

Find an event near you

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The Annual NDSC Conference: It’s A Family Affair

New Orleans is a city traditionally known for celebrations and, in the years following Hurricane Katrina, gained a reputation of strength and determination through tremendous challenges. After a two-year in-person hiatus, it was only fitting that New Orleans served as the in-person home of the 2022 National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) Conference. Known for a…

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Companies Support GiGi’s After Witnessing Passion for Mission

Pride and a sense of belonging are what encouraged Comprehensive Marketing Incorporated and Industrial Source Incorporated to become GiGi’s Playhouse partners in 2011 and 2013, respectively. In 2011 GiGi’s had nine Playhouses and 16 in 2013. Through board involvement, event sponsorship, promoting #GenerationG, volunteering, and so much more, Comprehensive Marketing and Industrial Source have been…

Starting the GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge 5K in Hoffman Estates, IL

GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge Brings in $1.6 million and Massive Awareness

The good news is that it is still not too late to join us!  With just several in-person GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge events to still occur this year, we are happy to announce it will be our most successful Acceptance Challenge yet! Across the network we raised $1.6 million… and counting! That’s equivalent to 32,000 hours…

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