DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH — PROVIDING THE RUNWAY FOR ACCEPTANCE!
Imagine walking into a room, and everyone’s eyes are on you. For most of us, it’s a fleeting moment, but for individuals with Down syndrome, it can feel like an everyday experience. Because their diagnosis is visible, they often encounter reactions that range from curious glances to uncomfortable stares. But...
Welcome, Bea!
Written by Bea Balaga Hi there! My name is Bea, and I'm a student from Wright College pursuing an Occupational Therapy Assistant degree. I'm thrilled to be starting my final fieldwork placement at GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago. During my eight-week stay, I'll be tutoring math and literacy and taking on the...
Tips For Tutoring
Hello, my name is Stephanie Vilchez. I am an occupational therapist assistant student from Wilbur Wright College. I have completed a rotation of 10 weeks for my Level II fieldwork, and I would like to talk about some tips and strategies from an OT perspective that I found helpful during...
DePaul’s Day of Service
DePaul University freshmen were busy with the “Discover Chicago” class last week. The course highlights disability culture in Chicago, universal design and inclusive practices, disability allyship, and exposure to the multiple resources available to people with disabilities in Chicago. Professors Molly Bathje and Erica K. Godfrey guided their class in...
Welcome, Lauren!
Written By: Lauren Berg, Occupational Therapy Assistant student at Wright College Hello! My name is Lauren, and I am an occupational therapy assistant student at Wright College. I am spending eight weeks at GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago to complete my final fieldwork before graduation. I look forward to working with participants...
Celebrate with a Cause: Host Your Fundraising Event with GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago Celebration Club
In a world where every celebration can be an opportunity to make a difference, GiGi's Playhouse Chicago Celebration Club stands out as a powerful online fundraising platform. Designed to turn your special events into meaningful contributions, this innovative platform allows you to support the mission of GiGi's Playhouse while creating...
A message from Feba, Kelly, and Caroline – UIC OT Students
Hi GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago! Our names are Feba, Kelly, and Caroline, and we are students in the occupational therapy doctorate program at UIC. We were given the amazing opportunity to lead groups for GiGi’s Adult Kitchen and Teen Tastic this summer, and we had the best time. During this time,...
Thank You, Zhenya!
Earlier this year, GiGi's Playhouse Chicago underwent a board transition, and we would like to highlight some achievements of our former president, Zhenya! Zhenya (Evguenia) Popova has been dedicated to GiGi's Playhouse Chicago for over 10 years. In 2020, she took on the role of president. During her presidency, she...
Summer Fitness with Our Amazing Instructors
Looking for ways to stay active this summer! Check out our fitness program run by our amazing instructors. During the most recent internship, 10 of our interns underwent an 8-week group fitness instructor training where they learned the basics of exercising. Throughout the training, interns learned how to lead group...
Celebrating Community and Support: Recap of the GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge 5k
On behalf of everyone at GiGi's Playhouse Chicago, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your incredible support during our recent Chicago GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge 5k, 1 mile walk, and Dash for Down syndrome that we hosted last Saturday! It was truly an unforgettable day, and we are...
Important Updates for Summer Programming at GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago
We are thrilled to announce that our summer programming session will commence the week of June 3rd! As we gear up for this exciting session, we want to inform you of some important program changes that have been implemented. Your understanding and cooperation with these adjustments are greatly appreciated, as they are...
Ignite a Love for Learning: Volunteer as a Math and Literacy Tutor at GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago!
Are you passionate about education and empowering others to reach their full potential? GiGi's Playhouse Chicago invites you to join our incredible team of volunteers as a Math and/or Literacy Tutor for our Summer 2024 session!Starting the week of June 3rd and running for 10 weeks until the week of...
