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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!
GiGi’s : Stronger Together
30 GiGi’s Playhouses from around the country and in Mexico participated in our 6th Annual GiGi’s Board Conference at the Schaumburg Convention Center. It was 3 days of inspiration, education, networking and fun! The conference ended with a banquet where our adult interns with Down syndrome, who run our Hugs + Mugs store, inspired the crowd. At…
Having a best friend is natural… She has a best friend!!!
We often wondered what will it be like for Katelynn to make friends and build lasting friendships, like we wish for all of our children and ourselves… Katelynn had the privilege to attend a wonderful Early Childhood Program in Libertyville, IL this past year. The program was rich in acceptance, opportunity, differentiated teaching, and support;…
GiGi’s Playhouse- Inspiring our communities, one individual at a time
Two years ago, I did not have a personal connection to Down syndrome. 2 years ago I sent in an email to see if I could help. I picked up my camera and went to visit the brand new GiGi’s Playhouse-Syracuse to take pictures at their Open Play. I watched, I soaked in this amazing…
As Seen On:
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