Social Change
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 friends, meet Courtney from Inclusion…
Read MoreGiGi’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 volunteer from GiGi’s Playhouse Cleveland.…
Read MoreHit By the Bus | Family Story
Nancy Gianni equates her journey with her daughter to a bus ride. She explained how some experiences are like driving the bus, some are like riding the bus and sadly, some are like being hit by that bus. Being one of the #luckyfew means that we will share these experiences. Today we are glad to welcome…
Read More321 Days of Acceptance | Week 6
Welcome to the week six 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 very heart and the very…
Read MoreThe GiGi’s Impact | Believers
Today we are excited to welcome a guest blogger from GiGi’s Playhouse Nashville. Jolene is a wife and mother, a writer and reader, a lover of, among many other things, good food, good music and good people. She is immeasurably grateful for the joy of this ordinary life, well-seasoned with a dash of the unexpected.…
Read MoreDear old me…..| GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers
GiGi’s Playhouse is looking to hear from you, our friends and families (new and old) so each month we will be asking a question and would love to feature you in upcoming #gigisblog posts. The April question is – If you could go back in time to the day you received a Down syndrome diagnosis,…
Read More321 Days of Acceptance | Week 3
Welcome to week three 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 very heart and the very best of…
Read MoreThe Fool Proof Guide To Loving Our Special Needs Family.
You don’t have to look too far into the world of special needs to find it chock full of inspirational stories. It’s bursting at the seams with determination and it’s spilling over with promise, pride and people prevailing. This is why I will not speak of my son Judah’s struggles. I will not dive into…
Read MorePressing on and giving your #bestofall | Notes from Nancy
We are excited to have Nancy Gianni, Chief Belief officer & GiGi’s mom, on the blog today! Like all of us Nancy has hard days, gets tired and thinks about stepping back…..but then she is reminded why she works as hard as she does. Her passion, determination and fire have helped to create a network…
Read More321 Days of Acceptance | Week 2
We have now finished week two of 321 Days of Acceptance and we are thrilled to have so many of you taking action to help GiGi’s Playhouse to spread the message of acceptance and belief! We had a week filled with inspiration, great stories and adorable faces. Day 7 – Meet sweet Lexi from GiGi’s…
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