MYTH-BUSTING: Are people with Down syndrome always happier?
(“Myth-busting” is a multi-part blog series where we tackle all things Down syndrome: misconceptions, half-truths, and fabrications. We’re setting the record straight, once and for all.) We’ve all been there before. No matter how hard we try to stay positive, we have moments where our mood dips. Whether it’s a...
GiGi’s Playhouse Kicks Off 13-City Nationwide Tour with MLB Players at Cincinnati Playhouse
GiGi’s Playhouse, in partnership with MLB player Jake Burger and the Burger Family Foundation, kicked off its 13-city nationwide tour today in Cincinnati. Burger and his Texas Rangers teammates Corey Seager and opposing Reds players Graham Ashcraft and Nick Lodolo visited GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati to promote Down syndrome awareness and...
GiGi Gianni to speak at United Nations ahead of World Down Syndrome Day
At GiGi’s Playhouse, we believe Down Syndrome deserves to be celebrated on the world’s stage. On Thursday, March 20, GiGi Gianni is doing everything she can to ensure that happens. GiGi, the 22-year-old namesake and Chief Inspiration Officer of GiGi’s Playhouse, will be taking the stage at the United Nations...
World Down Syndrome Day: Celebrating Progress and Unleashing Unlimited Potential
Every day, people around the world demonstrate that nothing is impossible. Athletes, musicians, professionals, parents, children, and others constantly break barriers, defy expectations, and achieve remarkable feats. Individuals with Down syndrome are no different; March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) — a day that holds significant meaning for...
GiGi’s Playhouse and Harry Moon Books Launch Inclusive Book Highlighting Down Syndrome
CHICAGO, March 14, 2025 – GiGi’s Playhouse, the only network of Down Syndrome Achievement Centers, is thrilled to announce the release of Harry Moon’s “GiGi’s Journey,” a new collaborative book with Harry Moon Books, the beloved children’s series. This partnership will introduce GiGi, an eighth- grade girl with Down syndrome,...
No Matter What, No Matter When: GiGi’s Playhouse 2025 ‘i have a voice’ Gala
No matter what, no matter when. On Saturday, February 22, GiGi’s Playhouse held its 2025 National ‘i have a voice’ Gala in Schaumburg, IL. A black-tie affair and celebratory party, the National ‘i have a voice’ Gala is the organization’s largest fundraiser, but the night was much more than a...
GiGi’s Educator Symposium: helping everyone reach their full potential
We’ve all been there before. We have an ambitious goal — at school, at work, at the gym — and as insurmountable as the goal may seem, we know we can accomplish it; we just need the right tools. At GiGi’s Playhouse, we provide those tools. We believe that individuals...
Changing the conversation: GiGi’s Playhouse educates and advocates
Sometimes, the smallest interactions spark the most meaningful change. Last month, Fox News published a heartwarming article about the joys and challenges of raising a child with Down syndrome. The piece was uplifting and inspiring — exactly the kind of representation the Down syndrome community deserves. But there was a...
Changing the Game: NFL Players Support GiGi’s Playhouse for ‘My Cause My Cleats’
Sometimes, exposure makes all the difference. This year, as NFL fans fought through their food comas to watch their favorite team during Thanksgiving weekend, many saw special cleats. These cleats didn’t have “Nike,” “Adidas,” or “Jordan” etched on the side; instead, they had a different organization scribbled across them: GiGi’s...
A New Chapter in Acceptance: ‘GiGi’s Journey’
Books are powerful tools; after all, they can transport readers to magical, mythical lands that exist solely within the pages of the story. But stories don’t just send readers to fictitious places. Fiction and nonfiction books alike can help readers understand real places, people, and topics. And sometimes, stories can...
Speaking up: GiGi’s Participants are inspiring the world!
Public speaking isn’t exactly for the faint of heart. Let’s face it: whether it’s for school, work, or a public event, the thought of giving a speech or presentation makes most of us uneasy, and for good reason; it’s scary. Stepping on stage, speaking in front of a crowd, revealing...
MYTHBUSTING: Can People with Down Syndrome Vote?
(“Myth-busting” is a new multi-part blog series where we tackle all things Down syndrome: misconceptions, half-truths, and fabrications. We’re setting the record straight, once and for all.) “Rock the vote.” “Let your voice be heard.” Your vote matters.” As Americans, we’ve all heard these sayings again and again, especially during...
