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...
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...
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...
THE CUTTING EDGE
PRESENTED BY: Gretchen Lehane PT and Cathy Shepherd OT It appears to be our time! The Gerber Baby is a child with T21, we have a Carters Baby Clothes model that is a child with T21, and they are both from Georgia. We have over 40 parents getting tattoos...
Crawlers..Walkers.. & Talkers Oh my!
Our Crawlers and Walkers programs take off every Monday (Roswell at 10 am) and Thursday (Midtown @ 10:30 am). Our dedicated volunteer Therapist's, help your kiddos work towards hitting all of your developmental milestones. Join them weekly, in this FREE therapeutic program. Make new friends in the community. Share experiences and concerns...
Midtown Program Calendar for May
We look forward to having you join us! We are winding down or the spring semester.. April 28th- Saturday- will be our last Stem and Cooking Club for the spring, so make your plans to join us. In Stem we will be working with Drones, courtesy of the Atlanta Public...
Roswell Program Calendar
We look forward to having you join us! We are winding down or the spring semester... April 27th- Friday- Bloom in Music with Ms. Sarah with 0-3 10:30am - 11:30am Captain George Sing-a-long ages 4-8 3:00pm - 4:00pm April 28th- Saturday- Destination Discovery: Mexico All Ages 11:00am - 3:00pm April 29th- Sunday-...
We Crossed the Finish Line!
The 4th annual T21 5K was like no other! We had nearly 300 registrants and raised close to $39,000! Huge thanks to everyone who made it happen! We all crossed the finish line for a great cause, and we did it together. For the first time, we offered a create...
A Big Day at the Capitol for T21!
March 21st was extraordinary this year as many people gathered at the Capitol to witness the presentation of the House Resolution for Down Syndrome Consortium Day. Parents and advocates from key organizations supporting the T21 community had the opportunity to meet Governor Deal and speak with Representative Scott Hilton on...
Georgia Special Needs Scholarship info
This year, the Georgia legislature considered several bills to improve the educational choices for students with individualized education plans (IEPs), one of which is awaiting passage in the senate. Representative Scot Turner’s House Bill 759 would allow students who have previously qualified for the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship (GSNS) to...
Teen-Tastic Program is Popular With Roswell Teens!
Our Roswell Playhouse is not just popular for our younger kiddos, but for our teens as well. Our Teen-Tastic program led by Lydia Wilson has experienced great success! Being a mother of a teenager herself, she had a hunch that parents and their teens would benefit from a program like...
March 17th T21 Run for GiGi’s Playhouse
This year marks the fourth year of our annual T21 5K event, March 17th, 8 to 12:30, at John Howell Park. While many of you may be familiar with the race, what you might not know is that no running is required! This event has evolved over the years and offers...