A Letter to the Teacher of My Son with Down syndrome | Guest Blogger
It's happening, the back to school ads are hitting, some have already had their first day back. The season is in the early stages of change and we are embarking on a new school year. We are so thankful to have an amazing guest blogger today With us. GiGi's Playhouse...
GiGi’s Impact – Long Lost Friends Find Each Other at GiGi’s
Every single day across the country (and in Mexico) amazing things are happening in the 33 GiGi's Playhouse's, .....Today we are sharing one story, that we promise, will make you smile and feel ALL the feels. Please welcome Lizz from GiGi's Playhouse Cleveland as she shares an incredible story.......
Marriage & Down syndrome | 321 Days of Acceptance
Yes you read that right Down syndrome and marriage. MYTH: Adults with Down syndrome are unable to form close interpersonal relationships leading to marriage. TRUTH: People with Down syndrome socialize and have meaningful friendships. Some choose to date, maintain ongoing relationships and marry. Today we are thrilled to...
LMNOP: Laugh, Love, Learn
LMNOP – “Language, Music N Our Peeps” is the BEST attended therapeutic program across the Playhouse network. Currently offered at 25 locations, GIGI’S PLAYHOUSE DELIVERED PROGRAMMING TO 4,500 LMNOP PARTICIPANTS IN 2016! Interactive and engaging, LMNOP helps children age newborn to 36 months old learn basic sign language and other...
GiGi’s Impact | Lancaster, PA.
Starting a Playhouse is a labor of love. Just like any grass root effort, opening a Playhouse in your community requires a lot of passion, dedication and help from a lot of hands. However, on that day when your Playhouse opens for the first time, and you see hundreds of...
The Home Stretch | GiGi’s Playhouse 5k, Walk 7 Dash for Down Syndrome
Today we welcome our National Director of Marketing & Communications, Marc Portugal, to the #gigisblog for a little Monday Motivation! I met my friend GiGi Gianni in 2013 at the original Playhouse, inspired by her birth. When she chose to pay attention to me…GiGi was always smart and funny. “Shy”...
321 Days of Acceptance | Day 76 Nadia
Can you believe it is already Day 76 of 321 Days of Acceptance! We have met some amazing individuals from all over the country and we are excited to introduce you to more! This campaign serves as a vital effort to advancing Generation G and our vision for global acceptance! Every...
Notes from Nancy | Why am I Surprised?
This week we are excited to hand over this space to our Chief Belief Officer & GiGi's mom, Nancy Gianni. We think what she has to share is going to touch many of your hearts, it certainly touches ours! What an emotional, crazy week it was! It started...
321 Days of Acceptance | Brandon
We LOVE hear how individual with Down syndrome have inspired their families and their communities. Today is Day 66 of 321 Days of Acceptance and we are excited to share Brandon! We have his sister Carly to share a bit about Brandon and how he has impacted her life on...
GiGi’s Impact | Volunteering
GiGi's Playhouse is possible in so many areas across the US & in Mexico because of Volunteers. The amount of time, talent and treasures these volunteers share with our families is just awe-inspiring. We can never say thank you enough. We are happy to share how GiGi's has impacted on...
321 Days of Acceptance | Week 9
Welcome to the week nine recap of 321 Days of Acceptance from Generation G! Generation G is a conscious decision to be better every day. Acceptance is a fundamental dignity for all people, regardless of ability. Acceptance is more than an act of charity, it is truly generosity “in action”. acceptance is the...
The GiGi’s Impact | A Parents Perspective
If you have been following along with our 321 Days of Acceptance campaign on on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram then you will recognize Jackson as Day 61. We are sharing this great #gigisblog post from our friends at GiGi's Playhouse Phoenix today and believe many families members will be able...