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Occupational Therapy Month at GiGi’s
Written by Anna Machuga, OTD Student April is Occupational Therapy (OT) Month! As I finish up my time as the GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago OT Intern, I wanted to talk about the importance of occupational therapy, my role at the Playhouse, and explain how OT is integrated into the Playhouse in so many ways. One of…
Read MoreHelp Welcome Diana to GiGi’s Chicago
Diana Moreno is a rising senior at National Louis University and will be interning with GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago for the 2019 Summer. Diana grew up in the Southside of Chicago. She is majoring in Psychology and Human Services. She loves nature and finding different ways to help others. She plans to continue her education and…
Read MoreGiGi’s Chicago Welcomes New Intern!
Bella Vavra is a rising junior in college, and will be interning with GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago for the 2019 Summer. Bella grew up in the small town of Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Today she attends Northwestern University and is studying Communication Sciences and Disorders. Bella has grown up being inspired by her family, her church, and…
Read MoreGiGi’s National Leadership Conference: Stronger Together
We Are Stronger Together! The GiGi’s National Leadership Conference was November 7-11 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel. Over 300 playhouse staff and volunteers attended this year for inspiration and learning. For instance, sessions focused on technology, daily operations, programs, marketing, fundraising, and leadership development. We heard amazing self-advocates such as Brian Kilbane…
Read MoreMeet Isabelle, Our New Summer Intern
Hi everyone, my name is Isabelle Ketchum and I’m 18 years old. I attend Elmhurst college and this is the end of my freshmen year. I’m about to be a sophomore. I can’t wait to embark on a new chapter in my life let’s get started. For starters, I have Down syndrome which…
Read More#WishListWednesday – Our Biggest Wish
On #WishListWednesday we give thanks to all of our families and friends who have generously donated items from our wish list. A pop-in visit from Nancy Gianni and her son, Franco, yesterday reminded us what our BIGGEST Wish is: Acceptance. Nancy’s Message Nancy and Franco…
Read MoreCelebrate the Up side of Down syndrome!
March is Our Month! So many fun and exciting things have been planned in the month of March to celebrate our people with Down syndrome; and we can’t wait to put them in the spotlight! First we have our “i have a voice” gala on March 10th. It is our biggest fundraising opportunity each year…
Read MoreJoin GiGi’s Chicago on LinkedIn
Those of you who know us well will already be aware that we’re a social bunch at GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago! You can now find us on our LinkedIn Company Page, where you’ll find all of the latest news about GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago; community engagement and program event updates. If you have a LinkedIn profile then you can…
Read MoreFarewell to Our Intern, Jessica
Hello! This is Jessica. As many of you know, I have been the intern here at GiGi’s since January. Unfortunately, Friday, April 28th, was my last day. I have an incredible experience and gained a wealth of valuable experience during my time here, and I wanted to use this space to talk about my time here.…
Read MoreWhat is GiGi’s Playhouse?
Quincy Bane has been coming to GiGi’s Playhouse for years. Recently, she had to give a speech on a non-profit for her high school drama class, and she chose to talk about GiGi’s! We loved hearing about the different programs Quincy was a part of, and how she has been impacted by her experiences at GiGi’s.…
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