World Down Syndrome Day Proclamation

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DANIEL C. SHAPIRO, Mayor of the Village of Deerfield, Illinois, do hereby proclaim March 21st, 2025 as “WORLD DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS DAY” and urge the residents of the Village to take cognizance of this event and participate fittingly in its observance.

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LSVT LOUD – A New Form of Speech Therapy

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LSVT LOUD for Kids helps children with Down syndrome improve speech clarity, vocal loudness, and overall communication skills. It focuses on teaching kids to use a stronger voice in a fun and engaging way, helping them communicate more confidently in daily life.

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Meet Dawn – A New Face at GiGi’s

Volunteer at GiGi's Playhouse Deerfield

Every GiGi’s Playhouse is filled with an incredible team of volunteers each bringing their unique skills and passion to continue equipping all the GiGi’s participants to ACHIEVE! Today, let’s meet Dawn! “Let’s jump up and down to warm up!”  “Now follow me through the obstacle course!” Hmm, you might be wondering who would provide those…

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