GiGi’s launches Generation G
Generation G is a campaign to build a global movement and mindset of generous acceptance through which we impact widespread social change. Generation G begins with a core mindset that differences are not weaknesses. Generation G unites people who are generous and accepting with their time, heart, and support. Generation G is heroic,...
GiGi’s Playhouse through the eyes of Anari vs. Mommy
GiGi’s Playhouse: Two Perspectives When Anari hears that she is going to GiGi's she thinks of playing dress-up, and playing in the kitchen and house area with her friends (Social Skills). She thinks of playing with paint and shaving cream, rolling Playdoh; tearing paper, and pulling apart cotton (Fine Motor...
T21 Run Supports Local Achievement Center for Families Living with Down Syndrome
GiGi’s Playhouse Atlanta® Hosts T-21 Run, a Peachtree Road Race Qualifier Next month, we will host our second T21 Run (5k, 10k, Tot Trot) in support of some 400 individuals with Trisomy 21 (T21) , also known as Down syndrome, who are served by the Atlanta achievement center. The run is...
Sexuality and Down Syndrome:
Birds do it, Bees do it, Even People with Disabilities Do it. 2-8-16 Love is in the air and for parents of preteens and teenagers with Down syndrome, the topic of the birds, the bees and sexuality can be very intimidating. Years ago people with intellectual disabilities were assumed to...
Handwriting Skills Progress at GiGi’s
1-25-16 Handwriting skills are important to develop at an early age Being able to communicate in print is a key component to academic success. Due to low tone, individuals with T21 have greater difficulty with handwriting and letter formation. GiGi’s began offering Little Fingers, Big Plans, using the popular Handwriting...
Reflections from the Playhouse
Hello GiGi’s Atlanta! Happy Holidays! As we reach the year's end, we reflect on our achievements and blessings over the past twelve months. At GiGi's Playhouse Atlanta, we have much to celebrate! We see it every day as kids strive for their "best of all" learning to crawl, walk, read,...
Our differences are really not so different after all!
I want to take the time to thank the Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School for exposing their 5th graders to the world of Down Syndrome. They were engaged, asked great questions, and understood the importance of respect for one another and acceptance of people that are different then themselves. They also...
Kennedy’s First week of school!
Kennedy started Kindergarten. She turned 5 on July 28th and walked into her class on August 5th. We had a 3 hour IEP meeting that went extremely well. I think it went as well as it did because Karla, her other mom, worked so hard to make sure we had...
Summer Camp> a parent’s perspective
This week I have had the privilege of helping at the Summer Camp at Gigi's Playhouse. What an amazing experience Alita and Jennifer created for all the kids. Along with Fred, Gretchen, and countless others, careful planning was done to ensure all the campers were paired with a "Buddy" to...
A Morning with Intown Community School 5th grade class
It was wonderful speaking to youngsters who were attentive, interactive, and who were willing to help. We talked a lot about Down syndrome and what it means to individuals that have that extra chromosome and how they can help make our community a better place for people of all stripes....
Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day with our T21 Run Atlanta
Join us for our First ever 5k road race. This will be a Peachtree road race qualifier.. open to avid racers and to those who would like to have their voice heard and provide a positive community image. Run individually, run as team, run remotely, or stroll with the family...We...
