Because of my stutter, I speak.

I just got back from one of my first speaking engagements on GiGi’s Playhouse and Generation G. What an experience! I am so thankful to have this honor as the Site Coordinator and to have the opportunity to go out into our community and spread our message of acceptance for...

Family Spotlight – Celeste’s Story

Every family with a child who has Down syndrome has a “Diagnosis Story”- the story of how and when you were told there were “concerns” and “soft markers” about your child. The day your life changes. Our story began at our 20 week anatomy ultrasound, where our daughter, who we...

Is it okay to ask about special needs?

Topic: “How can I respond when my child points out a child with special needs?” In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we are welcoming mom & volunteer, Jaclyn, from our friends at GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee to answer this question. We love her answer and tips. Read & Share! “Great question! I think...

understanding the learner with Down syndrome

  Sofia here has made amazing strides since coming to GiGi's Playhouse back in January. We love her determination! Sofia was a part of our pilot literacy program over the summer and we have heard great things from her literacy tutor, Ann. She just started kindergarten today and is writing...

Volunteer Spotlight – Colleen Hyland

Our first spotlight shines on Colleen Hyland! Colleen joins our volunteer staff with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Penn State University and a Master's Degree in Educational Administration from Cleveland State University. She is entering her fourteenth year of teaching at Granger Elementary in Highland Local Schools in...

Remembering Aayden Bradford

Yesterday our Playhouse had the incredible honor of being a part of the Bradford family's celebration of their son Aayden's 2nd birthday. Tim and Kerri, along with their children Sean, Molly, Nate and Jonah brought a big bin of musical instrument toys to donate to the children at the Playhouse in...

Lemonade Days “fun”-raiser!

Acceptance. Generosity. Kindness. I think we can all agree that this world can never have enough of this. It's about making that conscious decision to be better every single day. This is what the Generation G movement is all about. Our goal this summer is to spread this message and raise...