Posts by ksammons

#GenerationG: A True Story of Miracles, Hope, and Unconditional Acceptance   There were tears, “ah ha” moments, laugh out loads, and smiles while reading Nancy Gianni’s new book #Generation G: A True Story of Miracles, Hope, and Unconditional Acceptance. Truthfully, I didn’t want to read it.  Really had to talk myself into this one.  Not because…

On July 29, 2017, GiGi’s Playhouse Down syndrome Achievement Center of Fort Myers officially opened its doors.  After years of dedication, hard work, and fundraising the dream finally came true.  Participants and their families as well as our volunteers have made supportive connections, found strength for personal growth, and have learned so much from our…

by Kristie Sammons, Site Coordinator                                                                                                    …

Literacy in Action: Our tutors use various techniques in our one-on-one literacy tutoring classes. Here we see Vernazia (tutor) and Hope (student) using her dolls as a teaching tool. “I encouraged Hope to teach her dolls some of the skills she has learned so far, and she just loved it, This really helped me understand…

A desk.  Actually there are two, but they are NOT just desks.  These are TEAMWORK.    Yesterday, a Board member spotted these second-hand desks for sale and emailed another Board member.  They consulted others and decided they’d fill a need for space for Literacy program materials.   But…the desks were in Naples…and we are not.…