Medical Waiver

Participant Name: _________________________________________________ Date of Birth: ______________________ Parent/Guardian Please read and initial: Photo Release I agree to allow the Released parties, and their contractors, agencies and sponsors, the use of my name and likeness in connection with the Program for any purposes related to advertising or promotion of the Program,...

Oxygen mask Meditation Workshop

WANT SOME TOOLS TO HELP REDUCE STRESS, ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION? JOIN US FOR THE OXYGEN MASK MEDITATION WORKSHOP AND LUNCH! Tuesday, September 18th at 11:15 am. GiGi’s Playhouse Midtown, 549-1 Amsterdam Ave., Atlanta, GA 30306 *Complementary Soup and Salad Provided by Souper Jenny* RSVP to atlanta@gigisplayhouse.org Finding Your Oxygen Mask...

Georgia Down Syndrome Consortium-Learning Summit

The Georgia Down Syndrome Consortium is holding a one-day Learning Summit, designed to meet the needs of parents, siblings, families and caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome across the lifespan. $50 per person. Join us on Saturday, October 27, at Kennesaw State University’s Academy for Inclusive Learning and Social Growth....
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Therapy in Action

Renee Maddux has been a physical therapist for 20 years. 5 years ago her and her business partner Kelley Mitchell founded Big Gym Therapy. The idea behind Big Gym Therapy is to strive to make Physical therapy effective, play-based, and fun by using all the dynamic possibilities of the community gymnastics gym....

Roswell Fall Programs

It's Back to School and we have a great Fall season of programs at GiGi's Playhouse Roswell, starting July 30th. PROGRAMS: Crawlers, and Walkers combining with Busy Bodies Friday at 10:00am-11:00 am.  Busy Bodies continuing every Friday at 10:00 am - 11:00 am except for (Nov. 23rd, Dec. 21st, and...

Midtown Fall Programs

It's Back to School and we have a great Fall season of programs at GiGi's Playhouse Midtown, starting August 2nd. PROGRAMS: Crawlers, Walkers, and Talkers (ages Newborn-3) Continuing every Thursday at 10:30 am-11:30 am. No sign up required.  We typically have professional PT's, an OT and a SLP lead this...

The Cutting Edge–Summer Alert!

THE CUTTING EDGE Cathy Shepherd OT, Gretchen Lehan PT, Gail Nuse ST SUMMER ALERT! With the Georgia heat and humidity, children with Down Syndrome are at risk for dehydration, overheating and other medical issues.  They do not have to be outside in the sun to have these issues. Look for...
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2018 Gala Auction: We have something for everyone!

We are excited to announce the Live Auction items at the ‘i have a voice’ Gala! We have something for everyone! Which item will get your bid? Quinta de Covela, Portugal:  Sponsored by Marcelo and Beatriz Lima, Five Night Stay, Accommodates Eight Five-night stay at Quinta de Covela situated in the...
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Introducing Darby’s Dancers

Darby’s Dancers will be performing to Megan Trainor’s catchy tune, “Better When I am Dancin’” at our Gala. Darby’s Dancers provides an opportunity for our kiddos to participate in the performing arts through dance education, and we couldn’t be more excited to see them dance on June 8! Our dancing...
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A Gift from Just For You CardArt

We are excited to introduce you to Donna and Jenna, who are joining us for this year’s ‘I have a voice’ Gala. Eight years ago, they decided to start a business together called Just For You CardArt. The business debuted on July 16, 2010 at the National Down Syndrome Congress...
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GiGi’s Playhouse Atlanta on the Road!

GiGi’s Playhouse teamed up with the Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta to bring free services to families connected to the Hispanic Down Syndrome Association (Atlanta) and West Ridge Church (Dallas, GA). By taking our services on the road, we had the chance to meet nearly 30 kids and their families.   “This outreach is critical...
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Community

By Nicole Eliason If you follow social media posts of anyone who has a tie to Down syndrome, you've likely seen #theluckyfew. This hashtag references the belief that those of us with connections to someone with Down syndrome are 'the lucky few' in this life: we get to learn firsthand...