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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!
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, 2030 • Renaissance Schaumburg
Join us to celebrate 20 Years of FREE programs, belief, and inspiration
We challenge YOU
to MOVE for acceptance!
What GiGi’s Playhouse Means to us | A Families Story
What GiGi’s Playhouse means to us “We visited GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago when Sean was just 2 weeks old, but, we decided to take a break from Down syndrome and focus on our family for a bit. Fast forward to when he was 18 months old we decided it was time to get back to GiGi’s…
Social Communication & Body Language.
Social Communication and Body Language GiGi’s Playhouse’s Speech and Language Pathologist, Sarah Buti is back to share another communication tip with us! “What is social communication, really? Social communication includes interactions with a variety of “communication partners” – including family members, caregivers, child care providers, educators, and peers. Even though most children and adults with…
If You Could Take Away Her Down Syndrome, Would You? | Guest Blogger, Kelle Hampton.
Chances are pretty high that in the (almost) past 7 years you have enjoyed, friend of GiGi’s Playhouse, Kelle Hampton share about her beautiful daughter Nella and her Down syndrome diagnosis. We are excited to share a recent Enjoying The Small Things blog post (with Kelle’s permission) with you all. The post was shortened a…
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I am the grandfather of Jay. I have seen first-hand how GiGi’s Playhouse has treated my grandson and all children that pass through their doors, with love, affection, caring, understanding, and teaching with early intervention to help promote better lives for these children future’s.
It is incredible how they’ve done this on pure donations only and never asked or pressured anybody for money that attends their classes.
I put this organization in the same class as the Shriners Hospital and St Jude’s. I am so grateful that my daughter found GiGi’s Playhouse and as a business owner I have and will continue to work towards helping this organization to the best of my ability I urge other people to do the same