What does it mean to be an empowered young adult with Down syndrome?

March 16, 2021

Hi GiGi’s community!

 

World Down Syndrome Day is coming up on March 21st! At GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago, we are excited to celebrate all of the joy, enthusiasm, and achievement of our community. Our participants are bright and capable on World Down Syndrome Day and every day. Diego, Emily, Luis, and Natalia shared with us what it means to be an empowered young adult with Down syndrome. Check out these videos to see what amazing things they are up to. 

 

 

 

 

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