Welcome OTD Students, Michaela and Maya!
Hi there! My name is Michaela and I am an Occupational Therapy assistant student in my last Fieldwork Placement before I graduate. I grew up in the Northwest suburbs and completed classes at College of DuPage and transferred to Wilbur Wright in 2021 to join the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program. My journey as an OTA student...
Empowering Change: Ensuring a Vibrant Future for GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago through Your Support
Make An Impact At GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago, we are dedicated in our mission “to change the way the world views Down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all” by keeping our programs and services FREE and 99% volunteer run. Over the past year we have continued to...
Community Connection with North Park Elementary
Written by Maya Wilkins OTA Student GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago welcomed some very special visitors this week from neighboring North Park Elementary School! Ms. Lawrence’s first grade class arrived eager to learn more about GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago, Down syndrome, and how they can be a part of #GenerationG by being accepting, generous,...
Welcome to the team, Nillam!
We're thrilled to welcome Nillam Raja as our new Program Coordinator at GiGi's Playhouse Chicago! Hailing from Cape Town, South Africa, Nillam and her family made Chicago their new home in November 2021. With a background in Hospitality and Business Management from Leicester College in the United Kingdom, Nillam brings...
Empowering Teens Through Yoga, Teamwork, and Superhero Capes: A Look into Our Teen Tactic Program!
Written by OT Capstone Student - Zoe Goldman Our dynamic Teen Tactic program tailored for participants ages 13+, runs every other Thursday from 5:30-7:00pm! This program kicks off with a 45-minute yoga session followed by interactive group activities to promote the importance of teamwork, problem-solving, and social skills all while...
Make An Impact as a 321 Monthly Donor
At GiGi's Playhouse Chicago, we are dedicated to our mission “to change the way the world views Down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all” by keeping our programs and services FREE and 99% volunteer run. By becoming a monthly donor, you can help us sustain...
Embracing Differences and Celebrating Abilities Every Day!
Did you know that October is Down Syndrome Acceptance Month? Today and every day is a great time to spread awareness, acceptance, and celebration for people with Down syndrome. 💙💛💙💛 At GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago, our mission is to change the way the world views Down syndrome, and to achieve this...
Welcome OTA Student, Yesenia!
Written by Yesenia - OTA student from Wilbur Wright College Hello, my name is Yesenia. I am an OTA student at Wilbur Wright College. I am currently completing my Fieldwork placement at GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago. I am completing a week placement at the Playhouse. I look forward to meeting families...
Welcome OTA Student, Emily!
Written by Emily Joyce - OTA student at Wilbur Wright Community College. Hello! My name is Emily Joyce and I am in my last semester completing my Occupational Therapy Assistant degree at Wilbur Wright Community College in Chicago. I am spending the next 8 weeks at GiGi's Playhouse Chicago completing...
Destination Discovery Recap
Written by Amanda & Sophia - Rush University OT Students We had the BEST time leading Destination Discovery this summer! Throughout the past 3 months, we explored all of our senses through play! We dove into sensory bins, crawled through tunnels, blew bubbles, made art projects with paints and markers,...
We are Growing! Join Our Team at GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago!
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the Down syndrome community? Do you want to be part of a dedicated team working toward meaningful change? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Position: Program Coordinator Non-Profit: GiGi's Playhouse Location: Chicago At GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago, we're on...
A Visit to the Northcenter Chamber
Written by Outreach interns Ryan and Ellie Ryan, Outreach Intern from GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago, visited the Northcenter Chamber of Commerce to learn more about how they support the surrounding business in the neighborhood. Ryan learned that the Chamber does various things to help the Northcenter neighborhood stay new and fun....