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What an inspiring person and an amazing program. If you or your loved one went to one, please post a picture or comment. Night to Shine – 2017 Thank you to all who support this foundation. #generationG  #dontscreenusout  #GiGisBelieves    

John Truel (12 y.o.) and mom create their own cupcake business.  It never matters how old you are when you follow your dreams.  Never give up! “Peanut butter and cinnamon cupcakes,” John told ABC News when asked what are his favorite treats. Follow the link below to learn about John, his mom, and their cupcake…

Minnesota native Mikayla Holmgren will become the first woman with Down syndrome to compete in a Miss USA state pageant Good Luck Mikayla! Read all about Mikayla’s story at the link below! https://patch.com/minnesota/stillwater/1st-contestant-down-syndrome-compete-miss-minnesota?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=blasts&utm_content=national

Good Bye for now GiGi’s Families! Today is my last day as an intern at GiGi’s Playhouse Fox Valley.  This experience has been one of the most rewarding opportunities in more ways than I ever expected.  I can never thank Julie and Linda enough for all that they have taught me this past year.  I…

Hi everyone! This is Katelyn, one of the two interns here at Fox Valley.  Today is my final day here.  I am sad, yet also excited to see what the future holds for me!  I’ve learned so much from being here and I’ve met so many amazing families.  I could not thank my supervisors, Linda…

Thank you Carly Quinlan for continuing to support GiGi’s Families! Thank you to the families who attended Parent’s Night Out on Sunday!  It sounds like you enjoyed the event and found it helpful. Below is a link to Carly’s recent article that relates to her discussion from Sunday.  So families who were unable to attend,…

Emily Rosenberg is a BIG part of how GiGi’s Fox Valley got involved with Steps Dance Center.  She has been working with us for about 2 1/2 years and it has been wonderful!  She teaches the children, teens, and adults here at GiGi’s how to dance, through our Dance @ GiGi’s Program.  Each Sunday, our…

Thank you Carly Quinlan for sharing another great blog with us! Click below to read about how behavior can impact IEPs. “A well written and implemented Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) can make all the difference in a student’s success at school. A student can’t get to academic learning until behavioral learning is under control.” -Carly…

Check It Out! Carly Quinlan posted another informative blog about IEPs and will be presenting on April 23rd at Parent’s Night Out. This week we are sharing some insight on your child’s transition meetings that take place this time of year.  Follow the link below to read her blog now! Thanks Carly! https://iepconsultingllc.blogspot.com/2017/02/springtime-means-transition-meetings.html