Amina Grace Speech/Language Program 

Mary Lee Walls, M.S., CCC-SLP  The Hanen It Takes Two to Talk® parent guidebook provides many practical ideas and strategies for supporting your child’s communication skills at each developmental stage, and for helping them progress to the next stage.  The Hanen stages are as follows: Discoverer Stage, Communicator Stage, First Word stage, and Combiner Stage. This month…

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Addressing Health Disparities in the Down Syndrome Community 

One of the most pressing issues facing the Down syndrome community today is health disparities. Individuals with Down syndrome often face unique medical challenges, and they are at a higher risk for certain health conditions such as congenital heart defects, respiratory issues, thyroid disorders, and sleep apnea. Despite the advancements in medical care, there remains…

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You Can Now TEXT US!

You Can Now TEXT US! and we can reply! We’re thrilled to announce a new way to stay connected with GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis — you can now send and receive text messages with us.Have questions about upcoming events? Need to get in touch with our team? Simply shoot us a text at (847)262-9354. We’re here…

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Achieving Our Best: GiGi Prep

This industrious group of young adults has been sharpening their communication, math, and job skills while creating delicious meals. They are also enhancing their mobility and strength through the GiGiFIT class, which they attend twice a week. As a class, they have participated in activities to raise awareness about the fantastic free programming offered by…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Exciting Transitions on the Board of Managers

Thank You to Our Board of Managers – Past and Present! At GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis, we are incredibly grateful for the unwavering commitment and dedication of our Board of Managers. Each member, both past and present, has contributed countless volunteer hours to advance our mission of fostering global acceptance and providing essential resources to individuals…

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Best of All: Libby

People with IDD are leaders and athletes! Libby went on a working cruise as part of the Special Olympics Athlete Leadership team this month and, while in port at Nassau, the team went to Stapleton School, a school for people with IDD. Libby and the other athletes played 4 games of bocce with their fellow…

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Exciting Match Alert!

Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore RavensMark your calendars for November 7, 2024! Join us at Queenstown Harbor Golf, 310 Links Lane, Queenstown, MD at 7 PM. Support a great cause while enjoying the game with us! Additional $1 per Food & Drink purchase benefits GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis. 🎉 Register now on EventBrite to secure your spot:…

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