What Down Syndrome Can Teach Us Now
by Katie Carper When I married nearly 20 years ago, I never dreamed I’d be parenting four kids, one with a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and Autism. I had no intention of managing what feels like a circus most days–not that I was opposed to circus life or extra...
Amazing improvements with the right supports
Down Syndrome Awareness Month Entry, submit your story here. ---------- Eli has an amazing service dog by the name of Nicky II, or as Eli endearingly calls him, "Nicky noodle." Since Eli received Nicky, he's become more independent. He was potty trained within months of receiving him. Eli helps care...
Jenny – A Musician with Down Syndrome!!
Down Syndrome Awareness Month Entry, submit your story here. ---------- Jenny Anne Lowther- Musician with Down Syndrome!! Jenny & I want to encourage everyone to do their best, pursue their Dreams, & never give up! Jenny & Nancy Lowther’s Musical Entertainment has been described as Great Music, Unique Combination, &...
My granddaughter Remi
Down Syndrome Awareness Month Entry, submit your story here. ---------- My granddaughter, Remi, was born on August 15, 21. She's been such a blessing. My daughter has given permission to share what she wrote... Why do I overshare Remi Jean, my daughter with Down Syndrome, with you? To teach, to...
Redefining Down syndrome
Down Syndrome Awareness Month Entry, submit your story here. ---------- I have a brother who has Down syndrome, and that is the least interesting thing about him! He is an actor, a singer, a student, a drummer, a boyfriend, a friend, a dancer, a gymnast, a basketball player, a public...
My Special Sweet Pea LeLe
Down Syndrome Awareness Month Entry, submit your story here. ---------- By: Alecia Harrison I want to share with you some photos of my Angel and Princess Alecia Harrison. This young lady is Truly Remarkable and Supernatural. You will see pics of her where she liss hair due to very critical...
My sister, Ali
Down Syndrome Awareness Month Entry, submit your story here. ---------- My sister, Ali, who is fourteen months younger than me, is the most hard-working, resilient, and compassionate person I have ever met. She can make just about anyone laugh, her presence lights up every room she walks into, and the thought of...
The Cromwell Family Story
Down Syndrome Awareness Month Entry, submit your story here. ---------- We started on our journey as a family with a child expected to have Down Syndrome at 11-12 weeks, initially by the nuchal fold measurement, then through the genetic screening, and confirmed through the CVS test on the last day,...
Bethany Hagen
Down Syndrome Awareness Month Entry, submit your story here. ---------- My daughter, Bethany Hagen, is an 18-year-old girl whose passion has always been singing and performing. She also loves to learn and use sign language (ASL). Despite some hurdles we have had to jump through and advocating we have had...
GiGi’s Educator Symposium – An AMAZING day of LEARNING
THANK YOU to the 160+ educators, therapists, volunteers, family, and community members who attended the GiGi’s Educator Symposium on September 10, 2022, from across the US, Mexico, and Pakistan! Together we are truly changing the way the WORLD views Down syndrome and sending a global message of acceptance for all. ...
Best of All- Ana del Carmen, Mexico
The Best of All! Ana del Carmen is 18 years old and is currently signed up for mathematics, reading, language, kitchen, and social skills programs. She came to GiGi’s Playhouse when she was 14 years old with the great challenge of requiring more support for her learning. As a teenager,...
Celebrating A Year of Friendship
Born on the Same Day, at the same hospital, Luke and Jace, celebrate their 1st Birthdays! It was a year ago yesterday that both Luke and Jace entered this world, but neither knew of the other until social media brought their families together. Read how these two boys (and their...
