Therapeutic Play Center

Therapeutic Play Center Idea Board

     We have created a monthly "Idea Board" to be used with the new Therapeutic Play Center. Each month a different theme will be posted which will give everyone different ideas/suggestions of how they can use this amazing play area. Our main emphasis will give suggestions to enhance speech and/or...
Down syndrome I have a voice

‘i have a voice’ Traveling Galleries in Fort Dodge!

‘one million voices’ and counting Have you seen the ‘i have a voice’ traveling galleries? Have you become a part of our ‘one million voices’ in action? You can take part now!! Go to: gigismillionvoices.org and let your voice be heard! For the month of December you can see the...
Down syndrome Awareness Center

Happy Birthday to our Superman!

I was introduced to GiGi’s Playhouse by chance almost 2 years ago when I heard Megan speak at a chamber lunch. I knew immediately that it was a place that I wanted to be a part of. I was greeted with open arms by all and felt like I was...
Down syndrome Awareness Center

The Miss Amazing Pageant

One of our parents contacted us about "The Miss Amazing Pageant".  her daughter is already registered and she wanted to share the information with eveyone! Contact Maddie Lorenzen, who is helping coordinate The Miss Amazing Pageant for our area (Council Bluffs, IA). Follow this link for more information and registration:...
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Thankful for GiGi’s

Hello GiGi’s friends and families! My name is Jessica, and I am proud to introduce myself as the new Site Coordinator for GiGi’s Playhouse-Des Moines. I started in September, and I already feel like I’m part of the GiGi’s family! At the Therapeutic Play Center Celebration GiGi literally welcomed me...
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Ladies Night Out Vendor Fair

Ladies Night Out Vendor Fair! November 17, 2012 5-9 pm Need some help with holiday shopping, & want to help out an organization at the same time? - Come enjoy some stress free holiday shopping at GiGi's Playhouse- Des Moines!! - Bring your friends & have fun purchasing gifts, laughing...
GiGi's Playhouse Des Moines

Health Professional Profile: Advocate for Down’s awareness; Bargstadt has stake as mom, president of GiGi’s Playhouse

On October 24 the Des Moines Register ran a story about GiGi's Playhouse and the 'i have a voice' Traveling Galleries!   Health Professional Profile: Advocate for Down's awareness Bargstadt has stake as mom, president of GiGi's Playhouse Daniell Bargstadt had sought a place to gather socially and learn from...
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‘i have a voice’ Traveling Galleries featured on ABC

GiGi's Playhouse 'i have a voice' Traveling Galleries in the Media!   Please watch this video that aired on ABC on Sunday, October 21, 2012!  Then go to: gigismillionvoices.org to find out where you can see the GiGi's Playhouse Traveling Galleries next!
GiGi's Playhouse Des Moines/ Down syndrome Awareness Center

This Little Girl is Going to Change People

I can still remember the certainty in Pastor Kevin’s voice when he looked down at our tiny infant daughter in church one Sunday morning and declared, “This little girl is going to change people.” Pastor Kevin was right! Our daughter Bella has a new pink bike with white training wheels...
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Our Son, The Teacher

    I think back to the day Ian was born and clearly remember so many of the details. His birth, the diagnosis by the doctor, the phone calls to family and friends. It’s often said that parents go through a mourning period after a diagnosis of Down syndrome. I remember...
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Dress Down for Down Syndrome

As part of Down syndrome awareness month GiGi's Playhouse has rolled out a new fundraising program called Dress Down for Down Syndrome! Ask your school, work, or civic group to organize a Dress Down for Down syndrome Day to raise Awareness & funds to support the mission of GiGi’s Playhouse! We have Dress...
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Hallo-would you like to volunteer for our Halloween party?

Can you believe it's October already? We hardly can! It's been a great start to the month with the unveiling of our 'i have a voice' gallery. You know what's coming up? HALLOWEEN! What are you dressing up as? How about your kids? We heard a popular costume is a...