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...
Therapeutic Thursdays at GiGi’s Playhouse Atlanta
We had the opportunity to catch up with Cathy Shepherd and Gretchen Lehane, our OT & PT Specialists at GiGi’s Playhouse Atlanta. They bring over 25 years of experience helping children reach their potential. Cathy and Gretchen also run our “Crawlers, Walkers and NOW Talkers” program on Thursdays from 10:30-12...
Paytyn, Making a Difference in Our Community
Paytyn, a local Girl Scout, is making a sweet difference with her cookie sales. With cookie season in full swing, she will represent the good will of her Girl Scout troop, and donate proceeds to the Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta, U.S. military and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. We are so...
The Cutting Edge
We will be offering FREE tune-up Clinics with speech, PT and OT in January for families who want help with specific challenges such as attention, behavior, motor skills, eating, diet and communication, or for families who want to know if there are any new strategies that would help their child....
Dear Us
Dear Us- Ahead is a Blessing You Never Saw Coming October 1, 2017 | Wayne and Apryl, Rockin' Parents Dear Wayne and Apryl, What lies ahead of you is a journey that you never expected. It’s an adventure and an honor all at the same time. It is a journey...
GiGi’s Playhouse Atlanta Welcomes New Executive Director
Gigi’s Playhouse Atlanta Welcomes New Executive Director We are very excited to introduce you to Howie Rosenberg, our new Executive Director for Gigi’s Playhouse Atlanta and new Roswell location opening on Oct. 1. Howie comes to us from the Marcus Jewish Community Center in Atlanta (MJCCA) where he was the...
GiGi’s Playhouse Wish List: Can you help?
Everyday items: Soft Drinks/Water/Juice Boxes (Coca-Cola Products only) Envelopes (#10, 6x9 Greeting card, Manila clasp 6x9 and 9x12) Postage stamps Batteries (all sizes) Printing paper (multi-purpose, photo, cardstock) Printer ink (HP 950 series) ...
New Addition to our Blog:: The Cutting Edge
THE CUTTING EDGE Gretchen Lehane PT and Cathy Shepherd OT Welcome to the Cutting Edge. THE CUTTING EDGE is a new program we have developed here at GIGI'S Atlanta. We at GiGi’s in Atlanta want to update families on the latest treatments and information to support your child, help them...